Job summary We are recruiting for a Radiographer who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. We have an exciting opportunity for a general radiographer your role will include plain film, theatre and mobile work, and CT. You will be based at the Lister Hospital but will be expected to participate as required at the Trust's two other hospital sites in Welwyn Garden City and Hertford. We pride ourselves on being a friendly, energetic department. There is a strong culture of team work and staff development, with CPD being actively encouraged and supported. The department operates a 7 day shift pattern extended working day so a flexible approach to work patterns is essential. Below is what members of the team had to say about the Radiology department: "A lovely place to work with a great team spirit" "A very caring and very diverse and multicultural department who will make anyone who starts to work here feel very welcome" "We all work together as a team and help each other as much as we can" At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us. Main duties of the job The department has CR/DR systems, integrated with Carestream PACS and encompass a comprehensive range of equipment including DR general and dental rooms, flat plate interventional room, CT, MRI, Breast Imaging, DXA Scanning, Spect CT scanner and a wide range of Ultrasound services. The Trust currently has 5 CT scanners and 3 MRI scanners (3T and a new 1.5T). There is a dedicated recovery area for interventional cases in Radiology. The new hybrid theatre for interventional and vascular cases opens in November 2024 You will rotate within the main departments, theatres and CT departments. CT and cannulation training will be provided. Flexibility and a professional attitude to your role are essential. About us At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now. We run the following hospitals: The Lister Hospital, Stevenage New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City Hertford County, Hertford Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda. We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 361-6714575 Job locations Lister Hospital Coreys Mill Lane Stevenage SG1 4AB Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential DCR or BSc Diagnostic Radiography HCPC registration as a Radiographer Desirable Continuous Professional Development Previous Experience Essential No previous experience required other than relevant training Desirable Some Experience of RIS,CR/DR imaging systems and PACS Skills Essential Good communication skills Able to work as part of the team Good organisational skills Knowledge Essential An understanding of IRR 17/IR(ME)R 2017 legislation Computer literacy Commitment to CPD Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential DCR or BSc Diagnostic Radiography HCPC registration as a Radiographer Desirable Continuous Professional Development Previous Experience Essential No previous experience required other than relevant training Desirable Some Experience of RIS,CR/DR imaging systems and PACS Skills Essential Good communication skills Able to work as part of the team Good organisational skills Knowledge Essential An understanding of IRR 17/IR(ME)R 2017 legislation Computer literacy Commitment to CPD Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East and North Herts NHS Trust Address Lister Hospital Coreys Mill Lane Stevenage SG1 4AB Employer's website https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)