Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and ambitious reporting radiographer to join us and become part of our engaging and forward thinking Radiology Team.
There will be opportunities for you to develop your career. We offer a great working environment, investing in training and new equipment, and a highly skilled, patient focused and friendly team. This is a rotational post, in addition to reporting there will be rotation through General x-ray, A&E, CT, MRI and intervention, dependent on applicants experience.
Stoke Mandeville is a world renowned Spinal Injuries Rehabilitation Centre and Radiology is pivotal in providing imaging services for spinal injury patients.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an experienced reporting radiographers to join our Plain Film reporting service.
We are in the process of expanding and developing the reporting radiographer role within the Trust to include trauma, non-trauma and chest reporting.
Applications from radiographers who are already working towards a post graduate qualification may be considered.
This post will be based at Stoke Mandeville but the successful applicant may work cross-site as required.
The successful candidate will be expected to partake in the out of hour's service.
Radiology at SMH provides Plain Film including ED and Theatre, MRI, CT, Ultrasound, and Interventional Radiography. A plain film service is also provided at 2 community sites, Amersham and Buckingham.
The successful applicant will be expected to be an exemplar for the plain film reporting service , taking part in training, audit and continued quality improvement.
The Department prides itself on an active audit/teaching and quality improvement programme. The department also provides clinical placements for under graduate students and an Apprenticeship Programme.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD
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 withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
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, Qualification & Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Radiography
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD and attendance at relevant short courses
- Post Graduate qualification in Reporting
- Evidence of CPD and attendance at relevant short courses
- Certificate in IV Injections
Desirable
- Post Graduate Certificate or evidence of working towards PGC
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Travel to other sites if required
- Participation in out-of-hours rota
Experience
Essential
- 5 years' experience in radiography including out of hours work
- Supervision and training of junior colleagues
- Experience of Quality Assurance or up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety and Risk Assessment issues.
- Assisted in protocol development
Desirable
- Plus 1 year MRI experience and CT scanning.
- Experience of day to day running of a service.
- Appraisal experience
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Ionising Radiation Legislation
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- 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
- Organisational skills
- Appraisal and objective setting
- RPS
Person Specification
Education, Qualification & Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Radiography
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD and attendance at relevant short courses
- Post Graduate qualification in Reporting
- Evidence of CPD and attendance at relevant short courses
- Certificate in IV Injections
Desirable
- Post Graduate Certificate or evidence of working towards PGC
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Travel to other sites if required
- Participation in out-of-hours rota
Experience
Essential
- 5 years' experience in radiography including out of hours work
- Supervision and training of junior colleagues
- Experience of Quality Assurance or up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety and Risk Assessment issues.
- Assisted in protocol development
Desirable
- Plus 1 year MRI experience and CT scanning.
- Experience of day to day running of a service.
- Appraisal experience
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Ionising Radiation Legislation
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- 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
- Organisational skills
- Appraisal and objective setting
- RPS
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).
