Job summary
Are you enthusiastic and ambitious Radiographer, do you want an opportunity to develop your skills? If this is you we would welcome your application to become part of the team at Dorset County Hospital.
Are you looking for your first Radiography job or looking for the next step in your career? We have vacancies for Band 5. The department has a development pathway in place for progression from Band 5 to Band 6.
Main duties of the job
We actively encourage all our Radiographers to develop their radiographic skills further and we are able to offer lots of opportunities to train in specialist modalities.
We pride ourselves on a supportive environment for all Diagnostic Imaging staff. There is in house provision of education and training e.g. CPD evenings and post-graduate training opportunities are encouraged. Radiographers will participate in the provision of a 24 hours seven day a week imaging service.
The Diagnostic Imaging Department is a cohesive, friendly and forward looking department. We are constantly striving to improve the service we offer our patients and the department is proud to have been awarded QSI accreditation.
At Dorset County Hospital we welcome Radiographers into a friendly, supportive environment. We also enrol all new graduates into the Trust's preceptorship programme and allocate a mentor to guide new starters.
About us
Dorset County Hospital is in the county town of Dorchester which has good rail links to Southampton, Bristol and London and boasts highly rated schools. Dorset is a delightful place to live and work with the choice of coast or country for leisure activities. Dorchester has undergone a major refurbishment with lots of bars and restaurants providing evening entertainment. The seaside town of Weymouth is nearby with lots of water sports opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our busy, modern hospital provides a full range of district general services and links with satellite units in five community hospitals. We are a designated trauma unit and part of the Wessex Trauma network. The hospital is nationally recognised for research and audit activity.
Radiographers will rotate around all areas of the general department, including ED, theatres, endoscopy and the community hospitals.
The department prides itself on providing lots of opportunities to develop for our radiographers to develop their skills in specialist areas
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our busy, modern hospital provides a full range of district general services and links with satellite units in five community hospitals. We are a designated trauma unit and part of the Wessex Trauma network. The hospital is nationally recognised for research and audit activity.
Radiographers will rotate around all areas of the general department, including ED, theatres, endoscopy and the community hospitals.
The department prides itself on providing lots of opportunities to develop for our radiographers to develop their skills in specialist areas
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and training
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC registration
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of technical skills and competency in general radiography, theatre and trauma work.
- Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, relatives and all levels of staff throughout the organisation
Desirable
- Knowledge and ability to identify bony abnormality in trauma examinations (red dot )
- Understanding of current legislation relating to the use of Ionising Radiation
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and how it relates to the Diagnostic Imaging service
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in general radiography, theatre and trauma
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and training
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC registration
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of technical skills and competency in general radiography, theatre and trauma work.
- Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, relatives and all levels of staff throughout the organisation
Desirable
- Knowledge and ability to identify bony abnormality in trauma examinations (red dot )
- Understanding of current legislation relating to the use of Ionising Radiation
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and how it relates to the Diagnostic Imaging service
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in general radiography, theatre and trauma
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).
