Job summary
The Imaging Department at SWB NHS Trust is currently looking to recruit Band 6 Cross-Sectional Radiographers. If you are looking for a new challenge this could be the opportunity for you! Cross site we have four Sola 1.5T MRI scanners, as well as a Siemens Flash, AS, Drive, Xcite and Edge CT scanners.
The Imaging Department at SWB NHS Trust is experiencing an exciting period of transformation. With over £1 million investment in Imaging Services we are leading the way in response times for patient x-rays and scan meaning access to faster treatment for patients.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the cross-sectional team you will work across all 3 hospital sites, and be expected to rotate through both MRI and CT. If the successful candidate is only currently trained in one modality, they will be expected to train in the other modality once in post. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in the out of hours Rota, which will include working night shifts.
Role extension is actively encouraged within SWBH together with both personal and professional development. Staff progression includes Advanced Practice and Reporting roles
We provide Imaging across a 7 day service at the City health Campus, Sandwell Health Campus and Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, our new acute hospital, which opened its doors on the 6th October 2024.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality. Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opened this October and provides care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role will be MMUH . If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continue your application with this understanding. The new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities. We have three strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job description and personnel spec for further details, on the main responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job description and personnel spec for further details, on the main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience at Senior Radiographer Grade
- Proven experience in MRI or CT
- Evidence of current Continuing Professional Development to Health Professions Council (HPC) standard
- Must be willing to undertake Post Grad level study
Desirable
- Able to undertake audit
- Proven Experience in Both MRI and CT
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc(Hons) Radiography
- Current HPC Registration
Knowledge
Essential
- Must have practical skills within MRI Imaging that is underpinned by theoretical training
- Must be able to undertake Quality Assurance checks of equipment on a daily, weekly and monthly basis as appropriate
- Must have a working knowledge of IR(ME)R Regulations, Health & Safety and Confidentiality of Information
- Must have a working knowledge of electronic Patient Management and Radiology Information systems
Communication
Essential
- Must communicate complex information such as when discussing allergies, MRI safety prior to undertaking CT or MRI
- Expected to discuss sensitive information i.e. pregnancy related issues, with patients
- Expected to undertake scans on patients with learning difficulties
- Must possess good verbal English
- Able to communicate by face-to-face contact, telephone and e-mail
Desirable
- Able to undertake verbal communication in languages other than English
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience at Senior Radiographer Grade
- Proven experience in MRI or CT
- Evidence of current Continuing Professional Development to Health Professions Council (HPC) standard
- Must be willing to undertake Post Grad level study
Desirable
- Able to undertake audit
- Proven Experience in Both MRI and CT
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc(Hons) Radiography
- Current HPC Registration
Knowledge
Essential
- Must have practical skills within MRI Imaging that is underpinned by theoretical training
- Must be able to undertake Quality Assurance checks of equipment on a daily, weekly and monthly basis as appropriate
- Must have a working knowledge of IR(ME)R Regulations, Health & Safety and Confidentiality of Information
- Must have a working knowledge of electronic Patient Management and Radiology Information systems
Communication
Essential
- Must communicate complex information such as when discussing allergies, MRI safety prior to undertaking CT or MRI
- Expected to discuss sensitive information i.e. pregnancy related issues, with patients
- Expected to undertake scans on patients with learning difficulties
- Must possess good verbal English
- Able to communicate by face-to-face contact, telephone and e-mail
Desirable
- Able to undertake verbal communication in languages other than English
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
