Job summary
We have an excellent opportunity for a Band 6 radiographer to join our friendly and supportive team and expand your clinical expertise. We have a new radiology management team & so this really is an exciting time to come and work with us.
We have an Excellent Preceptorship programme to help new recruits not just to get to know the department but also get to know the area where the hospital is based. All radiographers and IV cannulation and Red Dot courses will be encouraged as standard for this post.
The main department comprises of 5 general rooms, a 2 room A+E department, 2 MRI scanners, ultrasound department, digital fluoroscopy, Interventional suite, maxillo-facial unit and 2 Hologic tomosynthesis units. We have 4 CT scanners.
We open our CDC in Milford opening next year & opened our beautiful new MRI suite in Nov 2022; our new Interventional suite in January 2023 and extended our community diagnostic facilities with additional ultrasound rooms in May 2023.
Main duties of the job
As well as the main hospital you will rotate to our 3 community sites based at Haslemere, Milford and Cranleigh Community Hospitals. In April 24 we have a new community diagnostic centre opening in Milford with 2 new Siemens MRI scanners and 1 new GE CT scanner.
Our Band 6 rotation includes all general areas, theatres, maxillo - facial, fluoroscopy, Interventional and CT. There will be opportunities to rotate through MRI, Mammography and the Cardiac Cath Lab.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team that undertakes diagnostic radiographic procedures in a timely fashion in keeping with established protocol, within designated areas. To participate in on-call duties and extended working days as required with a view to participating in the 7 day working week. Work independently when providing an on-call service to patients requiring urgent imaging due to trauma or acute illness. Demonstrate levels of responsibility and initiative to assist radiologists during radiological investigations and procedures. Maintain accurate patient records to reflect the service provided and meet professional standards. Supervise junior radiographers, support ancillary staff and students, as required. To promote a patient focused imaging service in a caring environment and facilitate collaborative working relationships with all other departments within the trust. Demonstrate, maintain & update skills & knowledge of evolving practice & legislative requirements and undertake specialist training as appropriate to the post.
Opportunities for CPD are very well supported at The Royal Surrey. We have an established radiographer led CT colonography service and have 9 qualified reporting advanced practitioners and a Radiographer Clinical Lead for AI. We have a number of our radiographers on advanced practice pathways including ultrasound and mammography interventional and film reading courses with a number of radiographers working towards being a consultant.
For further information; please refer to the attached job description and person specification; as any short-listed applicants will be selected and interviewed against these criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team that undertakes diagnostic radiographic procedures in a timely fashion in keeping with established protocol, within designated areas. To participate in on-call duties and extended working days as required with a view to participating in the 7 day working week. Work independently when providing an on-call service to patients requiring urgent imaging due to trauma or acute illness. Demonstrate levels of responsibility and initiative to assist radiologists during radiological investigations and procedures. Maintain accurate patient records to reflect the service provided and meet professional standards. Supervise junior radiographers, support ancillary staff and students, as required. To promote a patient focused imaging service in a caring environment and facilitate collaborative working relationships with all other departments within the trust. Demonstrate, maintain & update skills & knowledge of evolving practice & legislative requirements and undertake specialist training as appropriate to the post.
Opportunities for CPD are very well supported at The Royal Surrey. We have an established radiographer led CT colonography service and have 9 qualified reporting advanced practitioners and a Radiographer Clinical Lead for AI. We have a number of our radiographers on advanced practice pathways including ultrasound and mammography interventional and film reading courses with a number of radiographers working towards being a consultant.
For further information; please refer to the attached job description and person specification; as any short-listed applicants will be selected and interviewed against these criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold an appropriate professional qualification recognised by college of radiographers D.C.R or BSc in Diagnostic radiography
- Registered with HPC (Health Professionals Council).
- Portfolio with evidence of C.P.D.
Desirable
- Attend specialist short courses/seminars.
- E.C.D.L. or equivalent.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of PACS and RIS system
- Radiation Protection.
- Knowledge of IR(ME)R
- Experience of Quality Control.
- Used to working in a busy environment.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Word/Excel.
- Experience in CT
- Experience of Fluoroscopy .
- Experience in Cardiac Cath Lab .
- Experience of Interventional procedures
- Experience of Audit.
- Experience of Adverse Incident & risk management.
- Experience of Research methodology.
- Knowledge of local & National targets and initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold an appropriate professional qualification recognised by college of radiographers D.C.R or BSc in Diagnostic radiography
- Registered with HPC (Health Professionals Council).
- Portfolio with evidence of C.P.D.
Desirable
- Attend specialist short courses/seminars.
- E.C.D.L. or equivalent.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of PACS and RIS system
- Radiation Protection.
- Knowledge of IR(ME)R
- Experience of Quality Control.
- Used to working in a busy environment.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Word/Excel.
- Experience in CT
- Experience of Fluoroscopy .
- Experience in Cardiac Cath Lab .
- Experience of Interventional procedures
- Experience of Audit.
- Experience of Adverse Incident & risk management.
- Experience of Research methodology.
- Knowledge of local & National targets and initiatives.
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).
