Senior Radiographer

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work a rotation through the Radiology rooms, conducting examinations using a range of equipment both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi-professional team
• To support other Radiographers, admin & clerical staff, radiology assistants and students whilst working in the Radiology departments.
• To carry out the full range of imaging /duties, to a consistently high standard.

To participate in the rosters to deliver a 24/7 service in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Radiography or equivalent
• Registered with HCPC

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential

• Experience in all aspects of general radiography
• Dealing with Ill/Injured/anxious patients

Desirable

• Experience working in/training in an NHS hospital

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Understand the IR(ME)R 2017 and how to implement them
• Able to prioritise workload
• Good eye for detail/accuracy
• Able to work alone and as part of a team

Flexible appraoch to work

Essential

• Flexibility to cover shifts across 7days/24 hours

Desirable

• Adaptable to rota amendments due to staffing requirements.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)