Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Radiology Department at Birmingham Women's Hospital for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Radiographer to join our dedicated team.
The department is looking to recruit a Band 5 HCPC registered Radiographer. The applicant must be a keen team player who has patient care and image quality high on their agenda. They must have a good knowledge of CR, DR and PACS.
Applicants must have a flexible approach to working hours and will be required to participate in the on call service and work weekends and Bank Holidays as required.
The successful candidate will perform diagnostic radiological examinations on adults and neonates with hospital. They must be able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, taking direction from Radiologists, Neonatologists and Gynecologists when necessary. They will assist with fluoroscopic procedures such as hysterosalpingograms and urodynamic studies and must also have some experience in theatre work.
There is the potential for the successful candidate to rotate across both hospital sites and deliver a family focused and user-friendly ultrasound service to women, children, babies and their families.
Upon an application being submitted the Department encourages applicants to arrange an informal discussion.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team that undertakes all diagnostic radiographic procedures within professional scope of practice whilst maintaining accurate records.
To perform imaging examinations at a consistently high technical and professional standard of work, and to evaluate the clinical quality of images produced.
Assess, prioritise and organise own workload within assigned area of work.
Demonstrate levels of responsibility and initiative which supports junior staff and students.
Assist with ultrasound examinations as required.
The role is physically demanding and postholders may occasionally be subject to verbal abuse, often be exposed to body fluids and severely traumatised patients.
Required to participate in a 24/7 service provision and on call as rostered including weekends and Bank Holidays.
Be responsible for own CPD and professional and personal development.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR/BSc Diagnostic Radiography HCPC Registration
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Essential
- Evidence of professional up to date knowledge
- Evidence of up to date technical knowledge
Desirable
- Awareness of current NHS issues
- Wide range of practical experience
- Evidence of innovation
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Recognises and prevents situations that may be detrimental to the health and well being of an individual.
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate with patients, colleagues and other departments in an efficient coherent and professional manner
- Manages own work and time effectively.
- Evidence of good time keeping and punctuality.
- Able to accept instruction/direction.
- Can use own initiative within own competence
- Manual Dexterity
- Numeric Skills
- Visual Acuity
- Good Attendance Record
- Able to move patients safely within hospital environment including use of moving aids, trolleys.
- Ability to concentrate on the tasks at hand and be able to cope with highly charged situations.
- Recognise and effectively deal with traumatic and emotional situations.
Desirable
- Evidence of working in a team
- Ability to motivate others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR/BSc Diagnostic Radiography HCPC Registration
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Essential
- Evidence of professional up to date knowledge
- Evidence of up to date technical knowledge
Desirable
- Awareness of current NHS issues
- Wide range of practical experience
- Evidence of innovation
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Recognises and prevents situations that may be detrimental to the health and well being of an individual.
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate with patients, colleagues and other departments in an efficient coherent and professional manner
- Manages own work and time effectively.
- Evidence of good time keeping and punctuality.
- Able to accept instruction/direction.
- Can use own initiative within own competence
- Manual Dexterity
- Numeric Skills
- Visual Acuity
- Good Attendance Record
- Able to move patients safely within hospital environment including use of moving aids, trolleys.
- Ability to concentrate on the tasks at hand and be able to cope with highly charged situations.
- Recognise and effectively deal with traumatic and emotional situations.
Desirable
- Evidence of working in a team
- Ability to motivate others
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).
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