Job summary
Would you love to work in a stunning location, somewhere that offers great career development and where you can achieve a good work-life balance? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated radiographer to join our hospital's Radiology Department on the beautiful island of Jersey, Channel Islands.
If you are an experienced radiographer looking for a new direction, or a newly qualified wanting a preceptorship we would like to join you in your journey whilst giving you the opportunity to experience a different way of life.
We will give you training and development opportunities, thesupport to reach your potential and the freedom to be inspired, be valued and be unique.
All our teams members are fully immersed in audit and teaching. There will be an on call commitment.
In Jersey you can benefit from great lifestyle opportunities, a safe environment and great schools. Jersey residents benefit from lower tax rates compared to most countries in the EU and we offer a generous relocation package.
Salary ranges from £55,626.26 to £71,038.46 depending on experience and skills, with a generous pension contribution.
Whatever you want from your career, you have the scope to find it here. We actively look to recruit people from different backgrounds, with diverse perspectives. This creates a richer, more varied environment, where you're exposed to new ideas, new ways of thinking and new opportunities, so you can develop an exciting and rewarding career.
Main duties of the job
Imaging patients using a high level of skill and experience to diagnose and facilitate
treatment.
Organise the day to day work allocated to the team and managing unscheduled referrals.
Supervision of junior radiographers and assistants within an imaging modality.
Perform a wide range of imaging including, specialist and complex examinations. Practicing to
a very high standard and passing this knowledge on to more junior radiographers. Assume the
role of Operator and Practitioner in accordance with the Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure
Regulations Policies and Procedures.
Prioritise work and use personal knowledge and experience to adapt imaging practice to suit
individual patient circumstances.
Personal responsibility for the administration or oral, rectal and intravenous drugs to patients
where authorised.
Recognise the diverse needs of all service users with complex, acute or chronic conditions.
The patients may be vulnerable, paediatric and adult Safeguarding referrals are to be made if
appropriate.
About us
At Health and Care Jersey, were not just delivering healthcare - were shaping the future of health and wellbeing for over 100,000 Islanders and visitors. Our dedicated team of over 2,000 professionals provides essential care across 30+ diverse departments, offering a wide range of specialist services from acute and emergency care to community and preventative health initiatives. With state-of-the-art facilities like the brand-new Enid Quenault Health and Wellbeing Centre and exciting plans to modernise our healthcare infrastructure, this is a great time to join us. Whether you're providing frontline patient care, supporting health initiatives in the community, or contributing to vital mental health and social services, your work will make a meaningful impact on people's lives every day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Operate complex imaging equipment to an advanced level, pass knowledge on to more junior
radiographers. Follow the departmental quality assurance programme. Take responsibility for
problem solving of faulty equipment, fault recognition, recording and reporting. Ensure that the
work area and the wider department conforms to infection prevention and control standards
and report defects.
Work independently carrying out the duties allocated. Where required take on the lead role co ordinating the activities of a group of radiographers and assistants. Manage referrals
determining clinical priority and respond to changing demands. Maintain all relevant records
in the required format and on time. Operate systems of work that result in the integrity of
information stored on all data bases.
Carry out dynamic risk assessments during the examination to ensure patient safety. Solely
responsible for the Health and Safety of a multi-disciplinary team in respect of radiation safety
during ward and theatre imaging. Enforcing the correct use of radiation protection equipment.
Carry out audit of imaging practices. Keep up to date with advances within radiography and
make recommendations when service improvements are identified. Report incidents using the
Hospital DATIX system. Deal in the first instance with patient or healthcare workers complaints
as they arise.
Adhere to appropriate legislation, the Government of Jersey, HCS and Radiology policies and
procedures. Keep a personal portfolio of Continued Professional Development (CPD)
activities, attend all mandatory training sessions.
Participate in an on-call service. As a lone worker, responsible for prioritising the work and
taking ownership of all imaging decisions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Operate complex imaging equipment to an advanced level, pass knowledge on to more junior
radiographers. Follow the departmental quality assurance programme. Take responsibility for
problem solving of faulty equipment, fault recognition, recording and reporting. Ensure that the
work area and the wider department conforms to infection prevention and control standards
and report defects.
Work independently carrying out the duties allocated. Where required take on the lead role co ordinating the activities of a group of radiographers and assistants. Manage referrals
determining clinical priority and respond to changing demands. Maintain all relevant records
in the required format and on time. Operate systems of work that result in the integrity of
information stored on all data bases.
Carry out dynamic risk assessments during the examination to ensure patient safety. Solely
responsible for the Health and Safety of a multi-disciplinary team in respect of radiation safety
during ward and theatre imaging. Enforcing the correct use of radiation protection equipment.
Carry out audit of imaging practices. Keep up to date with advances within radiography and
make recommendations when service improvements are identified. Report incidents using the
Hospital DATIX system. Deal in the first instance with patient or healthcare workers complaints
as they arise.
Adhere to appropriate legislation, the Government of Jersey, HCS and Radiology policies and
procedures. Keep a personal portfolio of Continued Professional Development (CPD)
activities, attend all mandatory training sessions.
Participate in an on-call service. As a lone worker, responsible for prioritising the work and
taking ownership of all imaging decisions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in diagnostic imaging or equivalent.
- Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and has
- Jersey Care Commission Registration.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in specialist imaging modality.
- Cannulation/Contrast administration certificate.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years post graduate experience where a wide range of
- imaging achievements can be demonstrated.
- Work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Participation in the training and development of professional and non qualified staff.
Knowledge
Essential
- Practical knowledge of how to independently perform a wide range of
- general and specialist modality examinations.
- Detailed knowledge of pathology with good understanding of medical
- conditions that require imaging.
- Excellent understanding of Radiation Safety.
- An understanding of clinical governance.
- Good understanding of Health and Safety requirements.
- Good understanding of data protection requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in diagnostic imaging or equivalent.
- Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and has
- Jersey Care Commission Registration.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in specialist imaging modality.
- Cannulation/Contrast administration certificate.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years post graduate experience where a wide range of
- imaging achievements can be demonstrated.
- Work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Participation in the training and development of professional and non qualified staff.
Knowledge
Essential
- Practical knowledge of how to independently perform a wide range of
- general and specialist modality examinations.
- Detailed knowledge of pathology with good understanding of medical
- conditions that require imaging.
- Excellent understanding of Radiation Safety.
- An understanding of clinical governance.
- Good understanding of Health and Safety requirements.
- Good understanding of data protection requirements.
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).