Are you looking for a change in lifestyle plus a rewarding career? We have a Band 6 radiographer vacancy at Dorset County Hospital. This is an ideal opportunity to develop your career in an excellent hospital environment. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic and passionate about patient care and service improvement. As a senior member of the team, experience in a specialist modality would be advantageous. We are accredited with the Quality Standard for Imaging and you will be encouraged to be active in maintaining this standard.
Main duties of the job
The Diagnostic Imaging Department at Dorset County Hospital is a cohesive, friendly and forward-looking department. We pride ourselves on a supportive environment for all Diagnostic Imaging staff. There is in-house provision of education and training e.g. CPD evenings and opportunities in the various modalities. The ED department has undergone a major refurbishment and a new ED and ITU is planned under the new hospital project for 2027. You will be part of the team responsible for high-quality imaging across the different sites in plain film and dental radiography, theatre and fluoroscopy. We have student radiographers and apprentices from Exeter University training in our department. The post will require participation in the provision of a 24/7 seven-day-a-week imaging service.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff. Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities. We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
1. HCPC registration
2. DCR / BSc diagnostic radiography
Desirable
1. Postgraduate training or extensive experience in a specialist field
EXPERIENCE
Essential
1. Considerable postgraduate experience in general radiography
2. Evidence of continuing professional development and interest in a specialty area
3. Evidence of participation in clinical governance
4. Experience of working in a multidisciplinary imaging team
Desirable
1. Experience of supervising junior staff and students
2. Evidence of participation in departmental audit
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Essential
1. Evidence of technical skills in general radiography
2. Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, relatives, and all levels of staff throughout the organisation
3. Ability to supervise and train radiographers and students
4. Understanding of clinical governance and how it relates to Diagnostic Imaging service
5. Solid understanding of radiation legislation and how it impacts on our practice
6. Ability to organise and manage the daily running of the general department and/or specialist area
Desirable
1. Ability to participate in CPD training sessions by delivering training
2. Development of knowledge and skills in a specialty area
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
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