Diagnostic Radiographer (General and Cardiac Catheter Lab)

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated experienced Radiographer to join our very busy Radiology Team here at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. This role is based at The Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), Telford.

The successful applicant must have a BSc (Hon) Diagnostic Radiography or DCR, current HCPC registration and post graduate experience, preferably including the Cath Lab setting.This post would be suitable for an experienced Radiographer who would be provided with the opportunity to develop their skills. The successful applicant will be an integral part of the Cath lab team, working closely with the Cardiology team. Training would be supported in all modalities. This role also includes participation in a busy general rotation including participation in the on-call and 7 day working rosters (including basic CT competency).

Previous experience working or training in an NHS hospital is essential.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high quality service for patients To undertake X-ray examinations as an operator in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017.
To 'Authorise under protocol' medical exposures using the Department's IR(ME)R Examination Protocols and own experience to ensure a safe effective X-ray service to all patients.
To produce a good quality diagnostic image whilst keeping the radiation dose as low as is reasonably practicable.
To assess and treat a workload of patients whilst maintaining a high standard of care to all patients and staff.

About us

We boast a state of the art imaging department with a Philips Azurion Cath Lab installed in 2020. All of our general X-ray rooms are Philips C90 DXR supported by DXR mobile machines (installed 2020). This is in addition to a Philips Combi fluoroscopy/ DXR Room. Our CT service is provided by 2 Canon Azurion CT scanners installed in 2019 and 2021 and Siemens Aera MRI was installed in 2017.

All Radiographers with more than 1 year Post Graduate experience contribute to the training and mentorship of undergraduate students, Apprentice radiographers and Assistant Practitioners. The department has an excellent on site teaching environment. The department is fully committed to role extension and has practicing Radiographers undertaking Ultrasound, Barium Swallows, CT Colonoscopy and plain film reporting.

SaTH is the main provider of acute medical care for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid-Wales and has been awarded over £300 million to invest in our hospitals.

Date posted

03 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

223-DRC-958

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital

Telford

TF1 6TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/BSc in Radiography
Current HCPC registration

Desirable

Post graduate qualification in Interventional radiography

Experience

Essential

Comprehensive experience working in general radiography
Experience in Cath. Lab.
Previous experience of working/ training in an NHS hospital

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/BSc in Radiography
Current HCPC registration

Desirable

Post graduate qualification in Interventional radiography

Experience

Essential

Comprehensive experience working in general radiography
Experience in Cath. Lab.
Previous experience of working/ training in an NHS hospital

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).