Job summary
Radiographer
Imaging Department
Band 5 £28,407-£34,581 per annum pro rata if part-time
Hours: 37.5 per week, pluson-callcommitments, evenings and weekends.
All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and self-motivated radiographers who want to develop their career at MKUH NHS trust.
Our Imaging Department has awiderange ofDRimaging modalities and has a Trust wide PACS. We invest in high quality patient care of which we can be proud and in which the local community has confidence. We aim to value all our staff as individuals and help each to realise their full potential.
You will work as part of the friendly team to provide a high quality, responsive diagnostic service delivering excellent patient care in line with the Trust core values. You will be expected to maintain high clinical standards and share this practice with colleagues and students.
You must have excellent communication and organisational skills, a commitment to CPD and a practical knowledge of radiation protection, legislation and health and safety requirements. A flexible approach to working will be required. Above all, patients must be at the forefront of your practice.
Rotation through CT, Interventional,Cardiologyand MRIcan be offered. The department supports role extension and has practicing radiographers reporting on axial and appendicular skeleton as well as Chest Reporting.
Interview dates: 11 and 12 December 2023
Main duties of the job
We support Accelerated Progression from Band 5 to Band 6 using Annex T AFC, which is achieved by producing acompetence-basedportfolio of evidenced practice for assessment.
Student Radiographers rotate through the department from the University of Hertfordshire and there are also Radiography Apprentices studying at the University of Exeter.
Student Radiographersare invited to apply, we offer direct recruitment to Band 4 pending registration.
It is an exciting time to join Milton Keynes with plans underway to build a dedicated Imaging Scanner Centre for CT, MRI and Ultrasound.
Main duties :
- To help organise and participate in the day to day running of the assigned area of radiographic work
- To appear on duty promptly, following trust uniform policy and while at work behaving in a professional and courteous manner
- To undertake a wide range of radiographic examinations in the best interests of the patient whilst minimising radiation dose and using resources optimally
- To ensure a high-quality, safe, and responsive diagnostic imaging service is maintained with patient waiting times kept to a minimum
- To acquire knowledge of developments in imaging techniques and to improve and maintain professional expertise via continuous professional development.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
- To carry out high quality imaging examinations across a range of modalities to the agreed standard of the imaging department
- To maintain a high standard of patient care and comfort and be patient focused at all times.
Communication:
- Possesses the skills necessary to deliver services to patients with a variety of presentations including the unconscious, uncooperative, incapacitated, incompetent, confused, those with physical &/or mental disability and those exhibiting anti-social or threatening behaviour
- Communicates effectively, empathically, and persuasively with patients to facilitate accurate positioning of patients and obtain diagnostic images. This will include dealing with patients (and their relatives or carers) who may have communication difficulties e.g., deafness or who speak a foreign language.
Teaching, Training and Research:
- Plans and undertakes continued studies, both in the workplace and in own personal time to fulfil the annual CPD requirements to maintain HCPC state registration.
- Completes the training necessary to provide high quality diagnostic images within the defined scope of practice.
Professional role responsibilities:
- Practices in accordance with the professional, ethical, and legal codes of the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), the Society of Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct and Trust and NHS protocols and guidelines.
- Develops own skills, maintaining and developing competencies across the repertoire of the department as appropriate to grade.
General Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates excellent time management & prioritisation skills; takes responsibility for the management of own work activities and learning
- Is fully conversant with departmental policies and supports the department in ensuring that performance complies with departmental and professional standards.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
- To carry out high quality imaging examinations across a range of modalities to the agreed standard of the imaging department
- To maintain a high standard of patient care and comfort and be patient focused at all times.
Communication:
- Possesses the skills necessary to deliver services to patients with a variety of presentations including the unconscious, uncooperative, incapacitated, incompetent, confused, those with physical &/or mental disability and those exhibiting anti-social or threatening behaviour
- Communicates effectively, empathically, and persuasively with patients to facilitate accurate positioning of patients and obtain diagnostic images. This will include dealing with patients (and their relatives or carers) who may have communication difficulties e.g., deafness or who speak a foreign language.
Teaching, Training and Research:
- Plans and undertakes continued studies, both in the workplace and in own personal time to fulfil the annual CPD requirements to maintain HCPC state registration.
- Completes the training necessary to provide high quality diagnostic images within the defined scope of practice.
Professional role responsibilities:
- Practices in accordance with the professional, ethical, and legal codes of the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), the Society of Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct and Trust and NHS protocols and guidelines.
- Develops own skills, maintaining and developing competencies across the repertoire of the department as appropriate to grade.
General Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates excellent time management & prioritisation skills; takes responsibility for the management of own work activities and learning
- Is fully conversant with departmental policies and supports the department in ensuring that performance complies with departmental and professional standards.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration
- Evidence of a sound level of computer literacy (MS Teams, word, outlook, power point and excel)
- Familiarity with hospital information systems (HIS), radiology information systems (RIS) and picture archiving communications systems (PACS)
- Knowledge of diagnostic imaging procedures
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements
- Sound awareness of data protection, freedom of information and confidentiality issues within NHS
- Evidence of keeping informed of the current imaging techniques and practices
- Knowledge of relevant national imaging standards (e.g., IR(ME)R 2017, IRR '17 and associated codes of practice)
Skills
Essential
- Good organizational and time management skills
- High level of self-motivation and ability to learn and develop
- Logical approach to problem solving
- Ability to work to agreed protocols and standards of good practice
- Ability to prioritize own workload and work effectively under pressure
- Flexible attitude to service provision and enthusiasm for change
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of as team
- Ability to cope with the physical demands of the role which will include manual support/ lifting of patients and equipment safely and efficiently
- Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance
- Proven ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness
- Deal calmly and politely with members of hospital staff who are working in areas of extreme pressure
- To assist less experienced staff & students when in imaging and help attending students in their training and development
- Maintain continued professional development as required by HCPC
Communication
Essential
- Good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
- Consistently demonstrates a friendly professional attitude and approach in the workplace
- Good empathic skills and the ability to manage issues in a caring, compassionate, and considerate manner
- Ability to work across disciplines and with a wide range of professional groups
- Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis
- Professional in appearance and conduct
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations i.e., see functional requirements of apprentice radiographer)
- To participate in the departmental shift system including working weekends, evenings, and nights
- Satisfactory pre-employment checks. Occupational Health and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance and references spanning 3 years
- Has an acceptable attendance and punctuality record at work
- Ability to travel to all trust sites
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration
- Evidence of a sound level of computer literacy (MS Teams, word, outlook, power point and excel)
- Familiarity with hospital information systems (HIS), radiology information systems (RIS) and picture archiving communications systems (PACS)
- Knowledge of diagnostic imaging procedures
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements
- Sound awareness of data protection, freedom of information and confidentiality issues within NHS
- Evidence of keeping informed of the current imaging techniques and practices
- Knowledge of relevant national imaging standards (e.g., IR(ME)R 2017, IRR '17 and associated codes of practice)
Skills
Essential
- Good organizational and time management skills
- High level of self-motivation and ability to learn and develop
- Logical approach to problem solving
- Ability to work to agreed protocols and standards of good practice
- Ability to prioritize own workload and work effectively under pressure
- Flexible attitude to service provision and enthusiasm for change
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of as team
- Ability to cope with the physical demands of the role which will include manual support/ lifting of patients and equipment safely and efficiently
- Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance
- Proven ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness
- Deal calmly and politely with members of hospital staff who are working in areas of extreme pressure
- To assist less experienced staff & students when in imaging and help attending students in their training and development
- Maintain continued professional development as required by HCPC
Communication
Essential
- Good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
- Consistently demonstrates a friendly professional attitude and approach in the workplace
- Good empathic skills and the ability to manage issues in a caring, compassionate, and considerate manner
- Ability to work across disciplines and with a wide range of professional groups
- Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis
- Professional in appearance and conduct
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations i.e., see functional requirements of apprentice radiographer)
- To participate in the departmental shift system including working weekends, evenings, and nights
- Satisfactory pre-employment checks. Occupational Health and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance and references spanning 3 years
- Has an acceptable attendance and punctuality record at work
- Ability to travel to all trust sites
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).
