Senior Radiographer - Band 6 - Community/Acute Site Rotational (Band 6) - Radiology - Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Are you interested in working in a friendly, forward thinking department?
We currently have vacancies to join our fantastic team as a Senior Radiographer. The post holder will rotate between some community hospitals and the acute sites in Cheltenham and Gloucester. There are 7 community hospitals from Stroud, Dursley, Tetbury, Cirencester to Norths Cotswold, Tewkesbury and Cinderford. The post holder will be required to have transport or be able to get public transport if available to the community sites.
This is an ideal post for those who take real pride in general radiography and the vital role it plays in patient care, and enjoy working either single-handed or as part of a multidisciplinary team. We can offer full or part time hours as well as the opportunity to participate in additional bank in the Acute hospital sites or community sites if desired. Flexibility with working hours may be required.
There has been a number of projects over the last 3 years which has resulted in new state of the art X-ray equipment on the acute and community sites.
We are nearing the end of the project on the Gloucestershire Royal site as part of the Image Guided Interventional Service (IGIS) and fit for the future project.
The community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) opened early this year near Gloucester Quays, offering X-ray, DEXA, Ultrasound, CT and MRI to patients from both city and surrounding areas.
The proposed interview date is 12th December.
Minimum Requirements:
1. BSc in Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent) and appropriate experience within General Radiography.
2. HCPC registration.
3. Substantial clinical experience post qualification gaining general radiographic experience underpinned by theoretical knowledge.
4. Evidence of appropriate ongoing professional development (professional portfolio).
5. Evidence of mandatory training and appropriate skills acquired.
6. Effective day-to-day multidisciplinary team and leadership skills.
7. Excellent communication abilities.
8. Ability to motivate others.
9. Developed judgement and decision-making skills.
10. Skills to supervise, instruct and train student radiographers on placement and trainee assistant practitioners; ideally with a level 3 or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification.
11. Basic knowledge of IT skills.
12. Physical skills required - dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills for precise positioning of patients.
13. Good self-organisational skills, working within codes of practice and broad occupational policies.
For more information please contact:
Catherine Phillips (Modality Lead Radiography)
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