Band 5/6 Full time (37.5hrs) Radiographer

As part of an expansion to our Radiology Services we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to come and join our dynamic Radiology Team at QMH. We are looking for a full time band 5/6 senior radiographer, and also students who are graduating this year to apply.

Dartford and Gravesham Trust has Radiology Departments at Sidcup and Darent Valley, servicing the local Bexley population and Dartford community of over 500,000, along with satellite radiology sites Erith and Gravesend.

Main duties of the job

The Queen Mary's Hospital site at Sidcup is undergoing a massive regeneration in services around the site with facilities such as the GSTT cancer unit being based here, along with a radical transformation and updating of the existing hospital infrastructure in radiology. As part of the regeneration, QMH have a brand new CT scanner installed for April 2021, with an extended service being provided. A 2nd new CT scanner has also been added , and installed March 2022. There is also inhouse pathways for staff to progress through plain film reporting, sonographer, CT and mammography training ,

The successful candidates will be based at Queen Mary's Sidcup and Erith Radiology departments working in normal hours, along with out of hours as part of the on call team. There is an opportunity to rotate through the Radiology Department at Darent Valley Hospital. Please note that Banding will be dependent on candidates experience and qualifications. For newly qualified B5 radiographer, they will be expected to achieve predetermined standards and will become eligible for band 6 status after a period of between 12 months and 24 months depending on progress.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all of our staff are double vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job description

Job responsibilities

With a view to seven day working and enhancing our Radiology Service - flexible hours are expected as part-time or full time, working weekends and evenings as part of core hours.

We currently have over 70 Radiographers working in our Trust and we have an extensive range of modalities including DR, CT, MRI, ultrasound, breast imaging, nuclear medicine, bone densitometry, Lithotripsy, interventional and cardiac angiography and all aspects of general and fluoroscopic radiography. Radiographer role extension/CPD is actively encouraged and supported in Radiology. Examples being: Appendicular and Axial, CT Head, MRI and lower and upper GI reporting. We currently have one Consultant Radiographer in Breast Imaging and we are working towards creating a Consultant Radiographer Lead in Image Interpretation.

See JD for comprehensive list of duties.

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Essential

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc in Radiography
• State Registered Radiographer

Desirable

• Certificate of competency in IV cannulation, along with the ability to practise these skills.

Knowledge

Essential

• Able work safely and effectively without direct supervision but with Senior Staff guidance where necessary
• Good communication skills with patients, colleagues and other Trust workers
• In depth knowledge of all routine radiographic procedures
• A working knowledge of the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017
• Knowledge of the College of Radiographers statements for Professional Conduct
• Knowledge of the Health Professions Council Standards of Proficiency
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work safely, avoiding the hazards that may be encountered in Radiology

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Newly or recently qualified for progression to senior level once competencies have been achieved
• Ability to work in all areas of Radiology
• Provide training/mentoring for students

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Polite pleasant and understanding manner
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to be adaptable to meet changing needs
• Ability to work within a team
• Able to demonstrate CPD
• Able to take part in the on-call rota

Desirable

• Own transport

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup

Frognal Avenue

Sidcup

DA14 6LT

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