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Clinical Radiographer - Peterborough

Employer
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Peterborough
Salary
£29,970 to £44,962 Per annum
Closing date
16 Oct 2024
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Profession
Radiographer
Grade
Band 5
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Would you like to work in a progressive, forward thinking Imaging Department?

With career progression opportunities for all grades, work with new equipment across all modalities and have the opportunity to increase your earnings. We at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust (NWAFT) are looking to hire both Band 5 and 6 Radiographers right now at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.

At NWAFT we foster a learning environment, support Radiographers to identify their development needs, give them opportunities to move between specialties and find their niche.

Main duties of the job

To produce high quality diagnostic images and provide high quality patient care to the service users adhering to national guidelines and taking into account relevant legislation including, but not limited to, the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) 2018 and the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17).

The post holder will participate in all areas of the clinical rota to include dental, theatre, accident and emergency, orthopaedics, endoscopy, mobile procedures, paediatrics, CT and fluoroscopy and work independently when required. There will be a requirement to work outside of normal working hours, where you will be working unsupervised in a multi disciplinary role as part of the decision process in patient management (A& E red dot).

May undertake one of more of the following as extended role:
  • Venopuncture
  • Work in a specialised modality, e.g. Computerised Tomography or Nuclear Medicine
  • Representative at Trust wide meetings e.g. improving working lives


About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays
  • Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role
  • Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment
  • Access to our in-house physiotherapy service
  • On-site canteens offering subsidised meals
  • Subsidised staff parking (currently free)
  • Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full description and main responsibilities.

To undertake tasks in all areas of the department in line with departmental protocols.

These includes:
  • Providing high quality clinical and technical service
  • Implementing diagnostic procedures in line with department protocols
  • Using professional and highly developed physical skills to manipulate equipment with narrow margins for error.
  • Position patients using dexterity, coordination and sensory skills and where appropriate intravenous access and administration of medicines in accordance with department protocols.
  • Ensuring all necessary documentation pertaining to radiography is completed
  • Ensuring all radiographs are correctly identified and managed in accordance with departmental protocols
  • Operation and maintenance of radiography equipment according to established protocols


Person Specification

Education & qualification

Essential

  • GCSE & A level equivalent
  • HCPC Registration
  • DCR or BSC Hons


Desirable

  • CPD Portfolio


Experience

Essential

  • Recent general radiography experience


Desirable

  • Experience in intravenous cannulation
  • Mentor coaching experience


Key Skills

Essential

  • Keyboard skills


Desirable

  • Ability to clearly communicate and relate information concisely


Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of local NHS targets and initiatives
  • Knowledge of CRIS and PACS


Desirable

  • Risk Management and adverse incident reporting


Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

176-F-6633815

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