We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive Plain Film Radiographer with good organisational skills to join our Diagnostic Imaging Team at University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB).

Located right in the centre of the UK we are ideally placed within easy driving distance of Birmingham, Nottingham and Leicester with good public transport routes. We are also very close to the Peak District.

Whether you are newly qualified or have experience, we will have something to offer you.

We operate a busy 24/7 shift rota and you will gain experience in all areas of plain film that you would expect in a large acute hospital.

We also have lots of opportunity to progress within our dynamic team.

Main duties of the job

You must be suitably qualified as an HCPC State Registered Diagnostic Radiographer with a BSc (Hons) Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent. You will be able to display excellent interpersonal skills with a caring patient centred and flexible approach to work. The work will be shift based and cover a 24/7 rota.

We have mostly DR equipment and most of it is modern and recently replaced.

As a progressive teaching department for Radiographers we have established links with universities and actively encourage CPD and role extension, with support available to pursue academic courses and develop your career within a supportive and friendly environment.

We are a QSI accredited department.

They may be requirement for you to move between our UHDB sites, dependent on service need.

Closing date of applications: 11 August 2024

Interview date: 23 August 2024

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A& Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registered and relevant radiography qualification

Desirable

• Further Courses Attended

Communication Skills

Essential

• Evidence of good communication skills

Team Working

Essential

• Evidence of working in a team

Desirable

• Radiographic skills in all areas

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working in a similar acute setting and awareness of clinical governance
• Evidence of patient care

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

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