A Vacancy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
An opportunity has arisen to join this well established, friendly, hardworking team of over 60 Radiographers working within the Cross-Sectional Imaging Department at the Trust. Due to continued service expansion we are seeking enthusiastic, talented Band 5 radiographers who would like to progress to a Band 6 role in Cross-sectional Imaging. We would help the right candidate to develop their skills with appropriate support to become competent in CT, MRI and Neuro Interventional Angiography. We will ensure all competencies are met prior to working as a specialist Radiographer.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
ABOUT THE TEAM
We operate 24/7 providing services to some 1.9 million people living in Southampton and south Hampshire, plus specialist services such as neurosciences, cardiac services and children's intensive care to more than 3.7 million people in central southern England and the Channel Islands.
Within Cross-sectional imaging we have the following equipment installed: -
• 2 Siemens Sola 1.5T MRI scanners
• 1 Siemens Aera 1.5T MRI scanners
• 1 Siemens Vida 3T MRI scanners
• 1 Siemens Skyra 3T MRI scanners
• 2 Siemens Definition Edge Plus dual energy CT scanners
• 2 Siemens Definition Edge dual energy CT scanners
• 1 Siemens Drive Dual Source CT scanner
• GE Revolution GSI CT and GE Discovery HD CT
• Siemens Go Top CT on our own Mobile unit
• Siemens Artis Zee Bi-plane Neuro-Interventional Angiography suite
• Siemens Artis Zee Single plane Neuro-Interventional Angiography Suite
• Expecting further CT scanners later in the year.
We work in partnership with a Siemens managed equipment service ensuring our equipment is well maintained, up to date and state of the art.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The successful post holder will develop to become a key member of the Cross-sectional team with a high level of competence in specialist modalities of MRI, CT scanning and Neuro Interventional Angiography.
You will be working on the Southampton General site and as part of a rotation off site in the Southampton city area CT scanning as part of the targeted lung health check screening service and our Community Diagnostic Centre at Royal South Hants.
Our supportive team of Superintendents and Radiologists lead our Imaging services with an open and inclusive approach.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills, enthusiasm, professionalism and a flexible approach to working to ensure the delivery of a safe, efficient and effective service.
This advert closes on Wednesday 22 Jan 2025