Job summary
WUTH Radiology department is looking to recruit a Band 5 Radiographer to join our General X-ray team. We require applications from highly motivated, forward thinking, enthusiastic, team playing radiographers to join the team on a full time basis.
We are a friendly, busy, dynamic team who are committed to delivering an excellent service with patient care at the centre. The X-Ray staff enjoy a wide variety of modalities to rotate around, as well as multiple sites.
We have 4 sites for staff to rotate around, giving an opportunity to see a range of different patients and work in different environments. This allows for staff to advance their learning and skills.
Shift patterns can include weekdays, weekends and nights. Alongside our flat-week shifts, we offer the opportunity during the shift rotation pattern to work full time hours over 3 extended days, which has been warmly received by the current staff highlighting an improved work-life balance.
The rota is a mix of Mon-Fri 9-5, 3 Long Days, 3 evenings or 3 Night shifts, with staff rotating through the different options. The ability to swap these with colleagues has allowed staff to be able to more flexible and given staff a more varied work flow.
A preceptorship programme along with an individual mentor, is offered to ensure new starters are aware of our working processes before undertaking any out of hours duties and to ensure new started feel fully supported and integrated into the team.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to work across all 4 sites across WUTH.
You must be able to work extended days and shifts patterns to meet the demands of a robust 24/7 service for Main X-ray.
You will also participate in an on call system.
You will have the opportunity to work through a variety of modalities, across multiple sites in differing environments.
Applicants must hold the BSc in Radiography or the DCR(R) and be HCPC registered.
The successful candidates will be expected to uphold Trust Core Values and behaviours
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Radiographer position available with WUTH.
If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have an enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Radiographer position available with WUTH.
If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have an enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- BSc or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
- Registration with the Health Professional Council as a Radiographer
Desirable
- Experience in the training of student radiographers
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of training in all radiographic techniques
- Knowledge of basic computer skills
- Knowledge of radiation protection, IR(ME)R 2017, IRR 2017
- To be able to work without direct supervision
- Able to prioritise own workload and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Ability to communicate complex information to staff of all levels
- Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, carers and staff
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Maintain accurate, up to date electronic reports
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivation
- Team working skills
- Commitment to quality
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Education
- Tact, discretion and diplomacy
- Flexibility for cross-site working
- Able to encourage by good example
- Good attendance record
Other Requirements
Essential
- Must be able to participate in the relevant on call or 24/7 rota
- May be required to work in an equivalent role in any other Imaging Department encompassed by the Radiology directorate
- Flexible and adaptable in meeting service needs
- Comply with the Trust's policies of data protection, confidentiality, equality and diversity, Health and Safety
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- BSc or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
- Registration with the Health Professional Council as a Radiographer
Desirable
- Experience in the training of student radiographers
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of training in all radiographic techniques
- Knowledge of basic computer skills
- Knowledge of radiation protection, IR(ME)R 2017, IRR 2017
- To be able to work without direct supervision
- Able to prioritise own workload and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Ability to communicate complex information to staff of all levels
- Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, carers and staff
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Maintain accurate, up to date electronic reports
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivation
- Team working skills
- Commitment to quality
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Education
- Tact, discretion and diplomacy
- Flexibility for cross-site working
- Able to encourage by good example
- Good attendance record
Other Requirements
Essential
- Must be able to participate in the relevant on call or 24/7 rota
- May be required to work in an equivalent role in any other Imaging Department encompassed by the Radiology directorate
- Flexible and adaptable in meeting service needs
- Comply with the Trust's policies of data protection, confidentiality, equality and diversity, Health and Safety
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).
