Amersham Hospital is a large community hospital for outpatients, therapy and community-based services. It also includes a large dermatology (skin) department, and the Buckinghamshire Neurorehabilitation Unit for people with neurological and rehabilitation needs.

Radiology is a small and friendly team providing plain film imaging for GPs and Out-patients. DEXA scanning and dental imaging. We have recently installed two Xograph DR x-ray rooms. We also have a DR dental unit with Cone Beam CT capabilities and a Hologic Horizon W DEXA scanner.

There is an opportunity to rotate to our acute site at Stoke Mandeville Hospital if desired and to participate in the night and weekend rota.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder would be expected to rotate through plain film, including dental and DEXA , with training being provided where necessary. You will provide high quality diagnostic imaging for the service users.

You would be expected to ensure smooth running of the daily service, liaising with the bookings team and vetting imaging requests where necessary. You will provide training and supervision to junior Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and students.

If you chose to rotate to Stoke Mandeville there are opportunities to be trained and rotate through CT, MRI and/ or fluoroscopy based on departmental needs.

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 within our BHT family improves positive 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?

• Ourvisionis to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Ourmissionis to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Ourcarevalues 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.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Radiography
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of recent CPD and relevant short courses

Desirable

• Post Graduate Certificate

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Essential

• Ionising Radiation Legislation
• 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
• Keyboard skills

Desirable

• Appraisal and objective setting
• Organisational skills

Experience

Essential

• 2-3 years' experience in Radiography
• Experience in Dexa scanning.
• Supervision and training of junior colleagues
• Experience of Quality Assurance or up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety and Risk Assessment issues.
• Experience in Dental imaging and Cone Beam CT

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Special Circumstances

Essential

• Travel to other sites if required

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Amersham Hospital

Whielden Street

Amersham

HP7 0JD

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

434-SCS6449973