Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to undertake the role of Senior Radiographer with a specific focus on Quality in the Radiology Department at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
To work at an advanced level of practice, undertaking a lead role within the Radiology Service by assuming responsibility for Fluoroscopy. To carry out GI fluoroscopic examinations alongside the Radiologists and care for the patients in accordance with departmental protocols to ensure that the highest standards are maintained.
Applicants must be adaptable and be prepared to work evenings, nights and weekends as part of a seven-day service delivery. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment.
We are committed to role extension, career progression and actively encourage CPD. Staff are supported to achieve their personal professional goals and aspirations within imaging modalities.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- DCR or B.Sc. Diagnostic Radiography
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration
- Underpinning theory and professional knowledge acquired through diploma/degree
Desirable
- Evidence of further study/training
- Evidence of CPD
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Caring attitude towards patients
- Communicate effectively with staff at all levels
- Deal with all clients regardless of medical or social problems
- Tact and Diplomacy
- Ability to deal with clients who have barriers to communication (language, deafness, learning difficulties)
- Able to maintain client confidentiality
- Ability to deal with patients who have received bad news.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Supervisory experience
- Broad experience in General radiography
- Able to follow procedures and protocols
- Logical & Methodical manner
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post as required with flexible working and good attendance
- Able to travel independently between all sites as required.
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise workload
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Supervisory experience
- Significant experience at band 5, including evidence of competencies
- Broad experience in general radiography to include ED, orthopaedic, Fluoroscopic and theatre work. This may be supplemented by short courses + CPD.
- Previous NHS experience
Desirable
- Previous out of hours working
- Experience in Barium Studies
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- DCR or B.Sc. Diagnostic Radiography
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration
- Underpinning theory and professional knowledge acquired through diploma/degree
Desirable
- Evidence of further study/training
- Evidence of CPD
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Caring attitude towards patients
- Communicate effectively with staff at all levels
- Deal with all clients regardless of medical or social problems
- Tact and Diplomacy
- Ability to deal with clients who have barriers to communication (language, deafness, learning difficulties)
- Able to maintain client confidentiality
- Ability to deal with patients who have received bad news.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Supervisory experience
- Broad experience in General radiography
- Able to follow procedures and protocols
- Logical & Methodical manner
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post as required with flexible working and good attendance
- Able to travel independently between all sites as required.
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise workload
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Supervisory experience
- Significant experience at band 5, including evidence of competencies
- Broad experience in general radiography to include ED, orthopaedic, Fluoroscopic and theatre work. This may be supplemented by short courses + CPD.
- Previous NHS experience
Desirable
- Previous out of hours working
- Experience in Barium Studies
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
