Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Radiographer to join our friendly and supportive Radiology team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury.You will be joining a dynamic organisation in Buckinghamshire, where you can develop your career.We are looking for a highly skilled and ambitious Radiographer who likes a challenge, with at least 18 months post qualification experience.
We have recently had an extensive equipment replacement programme with a second MRI scanner recently being installed plus replacement of our General Fluoroscopy room, Interventional suite and General x-ray rooms.
This post will be based at Stoke Mandeville but the successful applicant will be expected to work cross-site as required. There is a requirement to participate in the out of hours service which includes weekend work and night shifts.
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust covers 6 Hospital sites, 2 Acute and 4 community hospitals, the Stoke Mandeville site provides a full range of services including a busy A&E as well as its world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre.
There are dedicated staff and training facilities in each Department and an active audit/teaching programme. The departments also provide clinical placements for undergraduate students and Apprenticeship training. We are keen to develop and train staff and support radiographer role extension, including U/S guided prostate biopsies, PICC line insertions, Barium Swallows and Reporting.
Main duties of the job
- Work without supervision in designated specialised and general areas of imaging, managing own workload and organisation of junior colleagues.
- Vet and accept imaging requests and advising medical officers of the appropriateness of requests.
- To undertake intravenous injection of contrast media by hand or by high pressure injector (over 16 years old) in line with the injection policy.
- To undertake equipment quality assurance in line with QA programmes and takes appropriate action.
- Interpret images sufficient to discuss with a Consultant Radiologist further sequences within agreed protocols. In absence of Radiologist use experience and judgement of previous cases to take further images to demonstrate an area of abnormality.
- Use of advanced imaging software in CT and MRI software to produce required images and measurements.
About us
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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.
- 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?
- 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.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
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.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Radiography
- Evidence of CPD and attendance at relevant short courses
- Certificate in IV Injections
- HPC Registration
Desirable
- Post Graduate Certificate
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Strong experience in radiography including out of hours work
- Experience of Quality Assurance or up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety and Risk Assessment issues
- Supervision and training of junior colleagues
- Experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- Plus experience with Fluroscopy procedures
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Desirable
- Travel to other sites if required
- Participation in out-of-hours rota
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
- Appraisal and objective setting
- Keyboard skills
- Organisation Skills
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Radiography
- Evidence of CPD and attendance at relevant short courses
- Certificate in IV Injections
- HPC Registration
Desirable
- Post Graduate Certificate
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Strong experience in radiography including out of hours work
- Experience of Quality Assurance or up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety and Risk Assessment issues
- Supervision and training of junior colleagues
- Experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- Plus experience with Fluroscopy procedures
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Desirable
- Travel to other sites if required
- Participation in out-of-hours rota
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
- Appraisal and objective setting
- Keyboard skills
- Organisation Skills
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).
