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Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Senior Radiographer - General / DEXA / Dental

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Job summary

Amersham Hospital is a large community hospital for outpatients, therapy and community-based services. It also includes a large dermatology (skin) department, and the Buckinghamshire Neurorehabilitation Unit for people with neurological and rehabilitation needs.

Radiology provides plain film imaging for GPs and Out-patients. DEXA scanning and dental imaging. We have recently installed an Xograph DR x-ray room and are currently in the process of having a second DR room installed which should be operational late Summer. We also have a DR dental unit with Cone Beam CT capabilities and a Hologic Horizon W DEXA scanner.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder would be expected to rotate through plain film, DEXA and Dental, with training being provided where necessary. You will provide high quality diagnostic imaging for the service users.

You would be expected to ensure smooth running of the daily service, liaising with the bookings team and vetting imaging requests where necessary. You will provide training and supervision to junior Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and students.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

  • As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
  • We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
  • We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce

Why work for us?

  • We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
  • As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
  • Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
  • A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

  • Ourvisionis to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
  • Ourmissionis to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
  • Ourcarevalues are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details

Date posted

01 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

434-SS5420974-A

Job locations

Amersham Hospital

Whielden Street

Amersham

HP7 0JD


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent in Radiography
  • HCPC Registration
  • Evidence of recent CPD and relevant short courses

Desirable

  • Post Graduate Certificate

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Essential

  • Ionising Radiation Legislation
  • Manual handling skills
  • Clear concise oral and written communication skills in order to deal with a range of staff/ patients and provide written reports.
  • Ability to develop protocols for clinical imaging
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety issues
  • Ability to deal with difficult situations, complaints, aggressive behaviour
  • Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team
  • Computer literate

Desirable

  • Keyboard skills
  • Appraisal and objective setting
  • Organisational skills

Experience

Essential

  • 2-3 years' experience in Radiography
  • Experience in Dexa scanning.
  • Supervision and training of junior colleagues
  • Experience of Quality Assurance or up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety and Risk Assessment issues.

Desirable

  • Experience in Dental imaging and Cone Beam CT
  • Previous NHS experience

Special Circumstances

Essential

  • Travel to other sites if required
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent in Radiography
  • HCPC Registration
  • Evidence of recent CPD and relevant short courses

Desirable

  • Post Graduate Certificate

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Essential

  • Ionising Radiation Legislation
  • Manual handling skills
  • Clear concise oral and written communication skills in order to deal with a range of staff/ patients and provide written reports.
  • Ability to develop protocols for clinical imaging
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety issues
  • Ability to deal with difficult situations, complaints, aggressive behaviour
  • Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team
  • Computer literate

Desirable

  • Keyboard skills
  • Appraisal and objective setting
  • Organisational skills

Experience

Essential

  • 2-3 years' experience in Radiography
  • Experience in Dexa scanning.
  • Supervision and training of junior colleagues
  • Experience of Quality Assurance or up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety and Risk Assessment issues.

Desirable

  • Experience in Dental imaging and Cone Beam CT
  • Previous NHS experience

Special Circumstances

Essential

  • Travel to other sites if required

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Amersham Hospital

Whielden Street

Amersham

HP7 0JD


Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Amersham Hospital

Whielden Street

Amersham

HP7 0JD


Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Lead Radiogrpaher

Joanna Rotherham

joanna.rotherham@nhs.net

01296316917

Details

Date posted

01 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

434-SS5420974-A

Job locations

Amersham Hospital

Whielden Street

Amersham

HP7 0JD


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