Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Exciting Opportunity: Rotational Band 6 Radiographer
We are thrilled to announce an opening for a Rotational Band 6 Radiographer at King's Mill Hospital in Sutton-in-Ashfield. This role is perfect for a well-motivated and flexible radiographer with significant experience at Band 5 level. The position includes rotation across our fully digital Radiology Department and specialized training in areas such as CT or Interventional Radiography, to be discussed with successful candidates post-interview.
Key Responsibilities:
* Dose Optimisation: Ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and image quality.
* Appraisals and Mentorship: Providing guidance and support to junior staff.
* Audit and Leadership Development: Contributing to continuous improvement and personal growth.
Main Duties of the Job
* Perform x-ray examinations to a high standard, whilst observing the Ionising Radiations Regulations 17 and the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017 and the Local rules.
* Communicate effectively in an appropriate manner, information to patients and staff concerning radiological examinations.
* Communicate with external MDT teams and professionals to ensure high standards of patient care and an efficient service.
* Be aware of the responsibilities placed on him/her under the Health and Safety at Work Act, 1974 and subsequent Health and Safety legislations ensuring that the agreed safety procedures are carried out and maintaining a safe environment for staff and visitors.
* Contribute to delivering and improving a high quality service, by participation in the department's Quality Assurance and Standards setting programmes, and by updating skills and knowledge on a continuing basis and maintaining a Personal Development.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
* Underpinning theory and professional knowledge acquired through diploma/degree.
Qualifications
* DCR(R) or BSc (Hons) Radiography.
* HCPC registration.
* Evidence of further study.
Experience
* Significant experience at band 5, including evidence of competencies.
* Broad experience in general radiography to include ED, orthopaedic and theatre work.
* This may be supplemented by short courses + CPD.
* Previous NHS experience.
* CT scanning, cath lab/interventional experience or any other specialty experience.
Contractual Requirements
* To work at other x-ray departments within the Trust.
* Participation in the on-call rota including Christmas and Bank holiday rota.
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.
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