Job summary
Exciting Opportunity: Rotational Band 6 Radiographer
We are thrilled to announce an opening for aRotational Band 6 Radiographerat 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 deliver 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.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.
We would love you to join us.
Date posted: 28 March 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 214-CSTO-7075888
Job locations: King's Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, NG17 4JL
Job description Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached
Person Specification knowledge requirements
Essential:
* Underpinning theory and professional knowledge acquired through diploma/degree
Qualifications Essential:
* DCR(R) or BSc (Hons) Radiography
* HCPC registration
* Post graduate qualification at M level
Desirable:
* Evidence of further study
* Management qualification
Further training Desirable:
* Displays range of teaching skills
* RPS experience
Experience Essential:
* 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
Desirable:
* CT scanning, cath lab/interventional experience or any other speciality experience
Contractual Requirements Essential:
* 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.
UK Registration:
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: King's Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, NG17 4JL
Employer's website: https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/
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