To work at the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust as a Trainee Advanced Practitioner in Radiographic Plain Film reporting, (Chest and Abdomen) at the Royal Stoke, County and Peripheral sites.

To carry out high quality diagnostic imaging examinations in a way which meets patients needs within the Imaging Directorate of the UHNM, within your specialist area.

Upon qualification to provide clinical expertise in your specialist area in the Radiographic Departments of the UHNM.

Main duties of the job

Some Key Areas - Please see job description and person specification for full details

• It is expected that ALL employees of the Trust will take part in the Performance and Development Review (PDR) process each year with the first PDR taking place within the first 6 months from appointment
• To promote a high order of care skills, maintain a high professional and ethical standard of work at all times.
• To report independently of a radiologist.
• To be prepared to undertake any formal study or informal training required to fulfil the needs of the post. This includes self study.
• Play a leadership role in department Audit and Quality Assurance to maintain effective Clinical Governance, e.g. analysis of a particular technique in improving diagnosis, capacity and demand measurement or process mapping.
• To assist in organising staff rotas and deployment of staff to ensure adequate service provision can be maintained, when required.
• Ability to manage complex clinical situations.
• Able to organise and motivate others to deliver plans.
• Ability to take responsibility and make decisions.
• Team worker with developed and appropriate leadership style.
• Evidence of a high level of analytical problem solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills to negotiate influence and inspire.
• Have a positive attitude to flexible working to meet the demands of the service.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Trainee Advanced Practice Radiographer (Chest and Abdomen Reporting)

Hours of Duty: 37.5 over a 7 day working week

Role Summary

To work at the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust as a Trainee Advanced Practice Radiographer (Chest and Abdomen Reporting) working at the Royal Stoke, County and Peripheral sites.

To carry out high quality diagnostic imaging examinations in a way which meets patients needs within the Imaging Directorate of the UHNM, within your specialist area.

To provide clinical expertise in your specialist area in the Radiographic Departments of the UHNM.

Qualifications

BSc (Hon) Radiography or equivalent.

HCPC Registered.

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team where, in order to give the best quality of service, great importance is placed on communication and relationships:

Adopting a caring, co-operative and flexible approach to their working practices.

Maintaining a professional attitude for the dignity and well being of the patient and ensuring full confidentiality at all times.

Maintaining a good public image both verbally and visually.

Play an active part in maintaining Directorate standards.

Please see job description and person specification for full details.

Person Specification

Excellent communication skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills

Essential

Essential

• BSc Radiographer/DCR(R) 2:2 or above
• Recent clinical experience in busy NHS Imaging department
• Extensive knowledge of Imaging protocols and IR(ME)R
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service as required within a 24/7 teaching hospital/trauma centre.
• Ability to work as part of the 7 day service at Royal Stoke, Communities and County Hospital sites.
• Empathetic, caring and patient focussed. Initiative, innovative, proactive. Excellent interpersonal skills Reliability, Ability to cope/difficult issues, Assertive.
• Evidence of CPD relevant to this training post

Desirable

• CPD/Short course in relevant subject area
• Development /Area of Responsibility within role
• Evidence knowledge of UHNM Plain Film Authorisation Criteria
• Plain film & CT/MRI imaging experience / knowledge
• Evidence of service development

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG

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