Job summary
We have a vacancy for a Radiographer who is looking for a varied Radiography career in an area renowned for its beaches, local countryside and national Parks, and only a short distance by train or car from the beautiful city of York and other larger cities.
Newly qualified students are encouraged to apply as are more experienced staff (banding for more experienced staff would be subject to experience and transferrable skills)
This post is a General Radiographer rotation through Emergency Department, General Radiology Department, Mobiles and Theatre. Candidates with experience in either CT or MRI will be considered for rotation through these specialties.
At Scarborough we recognise that work is only a part of your life. The area is ideally located for walking, cycling, climbing, sailing and many other indoor and outdoor pursuits.
Radiology at Scarborough Hospital provides imaging within all modalities. The summer season and visiting holidaymakers add to the variety of the workload within this busy hospital.
Do contact us for an informal chat about this opportunity!
Main duties of the job
We have Radiographers undertaking advanced practice roles including reporting (plain film, MRI and ultrasound) . Opportunities exist for Radiographers to undertake funded post-graduate study in all modalities. Recent qualifications obtained by staff include post graduate certificates in MRI, CT and Image Reporting, Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Imaging, Post Graduate Diploma in Ultrasound and PhD in MRI.
Students from Leeds University attend the department for work placement. Radiographers are encouraged to become mentors and assessors and training is provided.
Initial duties will include plain film, Theatre/Fluoroscopy, Trauma and Orthopaedics and mobiles with a salary scale dependent on relevant transferrable knowledge and skills. Radiographers with existing skills in CT or MRI could join a rotation through these areas.
A 24/7 shift system is in place for General Radiography.
Please note: This vacancy may close at short notice should sufficient applications be received.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: recruitment@york.nhs.uk.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: recruitment@york.nhs.uk.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant prescribed clinical experience leading to qualification
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable excellent communications skills including ability to overcome barriers to understanding and reassurance skills
- Able to work without direct clinical supervision
- A sufficiently developed standard of imaging technique resulting in a high level of patient care
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification, registration with the Health Professions Council
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant prescribed clinical experience leading to qualification
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable excellent communications skills including ability to overcome barriers to understanding and reassurance skills
- Able to work without direct clinical supervision
- A sufficiently developed standard of imaging technique resulting in a high level of patient care
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification, registration with the Health Professions Council
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).
