A vacancy has arisen for a Band 5 Radiographer to work with our team of Radiographers at Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital.

We are a busy, friendly department with dedicated teams of Radiographers and Consultant Radiologists, with a good working relationship with other modalities, clinicians and other service users.

We are actively committed to CPD and PPD and encourage our Radiographers to widen their scope of practice. We have a comprehensive induction programme, directly linked to a competency-based structure. Our academic link is with Sheffield Hallam University from where we provide clinical placements across sites for student radiographers.

In order to maintain a continuously high standard of patient care, maximum flexibility of our workforce is necessary and therefore staff will be expected to work across all three sites within the Trust if the service demands. We consider ourselves a forward thinking department that gives support and provides opportunities for career progression to all our staff.

Once appointed you will access the many benefits of working for the NHS including an excellent pensions scheme, increasing annual leave allowance of up to 41 days per annum (including bank holidays) once you have completed 10 years' service, multiple discount schemes and the opportunity to develop and grow your skills within the NHS through our excellent training and development schemes.

Main duties of the job

There will be experience to be gained in Accident and Emergency, General Radiography, Orthopaedics, Dental and Fluoroscopy. In addition to this, you will also have the opportunity to gain experience in CT/MRI in our Cross Sectional Imaging Department. We have a rolling equipment replacement programme ensuring the use of modern up to date equipment in our departments.We are actively committed to CPD, PPD and encourage our Radiographers to widen their scope of practice. We have a comprehensive Induction Programme, which is directly linked to a competency-based structure.We have academic links with Sheffield Hallam University from where we provide clinical placements across sites for student radiographers.It is a requirement of the posts to participate in the shift system at Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby. In order to maintain a continuously high standard of patient care, maximum flexibility of our workforce is necessary and therefore staff will be expected to work across all three sites within the Trust if the service demands.We consider ourselves a forward thinking, friendly department that give support and provides opportunities for career progression to all our staff.

About us

We're a large organisation with three hospitals located in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole. We also provide community services in North Lincolnshire. Our 6,500 members of staff care for and support a population of more than 400,000 people.

We encourage all our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' so we can deliver excellent care to our patients. We ask staff to live our values kindness, courage and respect.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. You could be one of them.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/

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Job description

Job responsibilities

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• DCR(R) or BSc
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Evidence of an interest in CT, MRI or other specialised radiographic imaging techniques

Occupational Exp & Abilities

Essential

• Computer literacy
• Effective literacy and numerical skills

Desirable

• Driving Licence

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital

Scartho Road

Grimsby

DN33 2BA

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