Assistant Radiographic Practitioner

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge? Would you like to work with the latest technology whilst providing excellent patient care?

We are a multi-disciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical staff who provide high quality, user-friendly diagnostic radiology service. We are a friendly, inclusive team with a great skill mix which helps us support each other to provide excellent patient centred care.

We are looking for a highly motived, qualified, assistant radiographic practitioner to work in our busy department in York. York is a wonderful city within North Yorkshire, an area renowned for its beaches, National Parks, and history.

This position will be based in the x-ray department at York Hospital, and at our satellite site at Clifton Park Clinic. The assistant practitioner will be working alongside a qualified supervising radiographer, undertaking a range of x-ray examinations on patients who are non-complex in nature.

Main duties of the job

Undertake all the professional and technical requirements of the post as an assistant radiographic practitioner, while working under clinical supervision, within the Radiology service at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Undertake a defined range of radiographic examinations under supervision
Adhere to the defined imaging criteria of the Trust whilst ensuring the best interests of the patient are always maintained, including acting as a patient's advocate as necessary.
Provide an efficient and ethical imaging service while remaining sensitive at all times to the needs and concerns of all service users.
Observe all statutory and local rules & practices concerning Ionising Radiation Regulations IRMER 2017 and IRR 2017.
Initiate and/or maintain all required records associated with imaging examinations in electronic and/or paper form.

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.

Date posted

30 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-6647457-ARP-CSD

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

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: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

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.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

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.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

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

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English at GCSE A-C/4-9orFunctional Skills Level 2 (proof of certification will be required) or ENIC UK/NARIC confirmation of comparability.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Recent experience working within a diagnostic imaging environment

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

Understands the communication needs of others and adapts communication style accordingly
Demonstrate the ability to provide and receive complex and sensitive information
Able to problem solve and prioritise tasks
Detailed understanding of the role of an assistant practitioner in radiology

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

Team player, motivated and able to motivate others

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English at GCSE A-C/4-9orFunctional Skills Level 2 (proof of certification will be required) or ENIC UK/NARIC confirmation of comparability.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Recent experience working within a diagnostic imaging environment

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

Understands the communication needs of others and adapts communication style accordingly
Demonstrate the ability to provide and receive complex and sensitive information
Able to problem solve and prioritise tasks
Detailed understanding of the role of an assistant practitioner in radiology

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

Essential

Team player, motivated and able to motivate others

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.