Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated paediatric Radiology Department.
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a high quality, responsive diagnostic service to children in Sheffield, South Yorkshire and the surrounding areas.
You must have excellent communication and organisation skills, commitment to CPD and a growing knowledge of Radiation Protection legislation and health and safety requirements to ensure patients receive the best possible quality care. We have many opportunities for CPD, including research, audits and specialist training and we are committed to supporting and encouraging our staff to promote quality within our department.
Our X-ray service provision is currently under review to develop a pathway based on performance and development to enhance progression of Band 5 radiographers towards Band 6 paediatric speciality under the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF).
Main duties of the job
You will be joining our friendly, flexible and welcoming paediatric department that encompasses 3 general x-ray rooms, DEXA, EOS scanner, CT and Spect CT scanners, theatre and mobile imaging. The x-ray department supports a range of specialities including neurosurgery, oncology, abdominal, vascular, forensic and musculo-skeletal work.
There is also a requirement after an initial training period to participate in the provision of an on-call / shift based radiographic service on a rotational basis.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* HCPC registration
* DCR(R) / Degree in Radiography or recognised equivalent
* Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including reflective practice.
* Interest or CPD aimed at paediatric radiology imaging
* Knowledge of radiation protection legislation
* To undertake further appropriate training to develop knowledge and skill as the post requires
* Awareness for health and safety requirements
* Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications for services
* Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and health and safety requirements in meeting the needs of the child and family
* Understanding of information governance
* Knowledge of consent issues specific to paediatrics
* Simple research methodology
* Involvement in audit, research or service evaluation
Personal Attributes
* Ability to work effectively within a team and independently
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to keep accurate and legible clinical records
* Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and within emotional or challenging situations.
Experience
* Evidence of interest / experience in working in paediatric radiography
* Experience in working as part of a team
* Working on call / shift system
* Currently working in paediatric imaging or recent paediatric experience
* Working in CT
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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