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Main area: Diagnostic Radiographer Grade Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Will include out of hours, nights and weekends.)
Job ref: 279-7028171-MAR25
Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital
Town: Brighton
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 03/04/2025 23:59
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition, and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a skilled and enthusiastic Senior Radiographer to join our friendly and dynamic Imaging team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) in Brighton.
The Imaging Department is predominantly based in Level 4 of the Louisa Martindale Building, with emergency x-ray and CT imaging services provided separately in our department on the acute floor. The Department currently has:
* Canon and Siemens CT scanners.
* Siemens and Philips MRI scanners, including 3T which will open in Spring 2025.
* Philips IR suite and hybrid theatre.
The successful applicant will become a core part of our multidisciplinary team, rotating through all areas of plain film, fluoroscopy, mobile x-ray and theatres, whilst also having the opportunity to train in CT, MRI and Interventional Radiology.
Main duties of the job
* The Senior Radiographer will be expected to work in all areas of Imaging at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH), the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital (RACH), and Hove Polyclinic (HPC).
* The Senior Radiographer will need to be able to undertake a wide range of clinical duties to provide a high-quality imaging service and assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
* Ensure the department delivers an exemplary service and experience to patients and members of the public.
* Ensure departmental adherence to Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) 2017 and Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR) 2017, MRHA MRI safety guidelines and the Trust’s policies, protocols, and guidelines.
* Actively participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, including the supervision of newly qualified and junior members of staff, assistant practitioners, and student Radiographers.
* Support the Superintendent Radiographers to ensure the day-to-day running of the Imaging Department is smoothly coordinated.
* The post-holder will be expected to participate in the 7-day extended day and out-of-hours (OOH) rotas, providing a high standard of emergency service for RSCH.
Person specification
Training, HCPC registration and NHS experience
* HCPC registration
* Previous NHS experience
* Experience in trauma and A&E plain film radiography
* Experience in general radiography including plain film, mobile, theatres and fluoroscopy
* Experience in cross-sectional imaging
* Experience in Interventional radiology
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the manager's discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria.
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