Would you like to work in a progressive, forward thinking Imaging Department?
With career progression opportunities for all grades, work with new equipment across all modalities and have the opportunity to increase your earnings. We at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust (NWAFT) are looking to hire both Band 5 and 6 Radiographers right now at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.
At NWAFT we foster a learning environment, support Radiographers to identify their development needs, give them opportunities to move between specialties and find their niche.
We are happy to accept applications from students who are due to qualify in 2025.
We have 1 x permanent post and 1 x fixed-term post.
To produce high quality diagnostic images and provide high quality patient care to the service users adhering to national guidelines and taking into account relevant legislation including, but not limited to, the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) 2018 and the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17).
The post holder will participate in all areas of the clinical rota to include dental, theatre, accident and emergency, orthopaedics, endoscopy, mobile procedures, paediatrics, CT and fluoroscopy and work independently when required. There will be a requirement to work outside of normal working hours, where you will be working unsupervised in a multi disciplinary role as part of the decision process in patient management (A&E red dot).
May undertake one of more of the following as extended role:
• Venopuncture
• Work in a specialised modality, e.g. Computerised Tomography or Nuclear Medicine
• Representative at Trust wide meetings e.g. improving working lives
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full description and main responsibilities.
To undertake tasks in all areas of the department in line with departmental protocols.
These includes:
• Providing high quality clinical and technical service
• Implementing diagnostic procedures in line with department protocols
• Using professional and highly developed physical skills to manipulate equipment with narrow margins for error.
• Position patients using dexterity, coordination and sensory skills and where appropriate intravenous access and administration of medicines in accordance with department protocols.
• Ensuring all necessary documentation pertaining to radiography is completed
• Ensuring all radiographs are correctly identified and managed in accordance with departmental protocols
• Operation and maintenance of radiography equipment according to established protocols
This advert closes on Thursday 20 Feb 2025