A Vacancy at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Our specialists deliver complex and minimally invasive x-ray guided procedures and are at the forefront of the very latest techniques in a fast paced, ever evolving specialism using image guidance covering many specialties including vascular, oncology, hepatobiliary, urology and gastroenterology.
Newcastle Hospitals has an outstanding reputation for its Interventional Radiology expertise, providing life-saving diagnostic and therapeutic treatment for patients from all over the North East and North Cumbria. Newcastle’s main hospital sites at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital both benefit from pioneering interventional radiology and CT departments so we are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Radiographers with an interest in Interventional Radiology and CT imaging to work within the Radiology department, Lithotripsy, CT and Interventional suites at Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Trust.
The posts will be based at the Freeman Hospital but there may be rotation to the Royal Victoria Infirmary Hospital if required. The Trust undertakes a wide range of interventional procedures and within our portfolio of equipment we have several high specification systems across both sites including a Siemens Pheno at the Freeman and an Artis Q recently installed at the Royal Victoria site.
The posts are ideal for suitably experienced professionals to extend their skills and experience whilst working in a truly team-based environment.
The posts offer a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in the whole range of examinations we undertake as a tertiary referral Trust. The post holders will work alongside the Team Lead Radiographers and Superintendent Radiographers in Interventional Radiology, Lithotripsy, CT and Radiology at a time of development within our service. The Radiology department offers a broad range of modalities and full training will be provided to the successful candidates. The out of hours emergency CT and IR services are provided via an on call service and the successful candidates will be expected to participate in this on call service. Previous CT or IR experience is beneficial but is not imperative, as full training will be given. The posts will also include rotation into Lithotripsy and the Radiology department to meet the service requirements.
The post holders will take responsibility for producing images of a high standard, supervising and training of junior staff including radiography students and assistant practitioners.
Opportunities for further training and development are available. Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential, and knowledge of the current radiation legislation is required.
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
• Freeman Hospital
• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service
• Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under ‘Documents to download’ or ‘Supporting documents’.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit:Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle HospitalsandNewcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Interview date: 3 April 2025
• 37 hours 30 minutes/week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
The roles require working as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality imaging using a patient centred approach.
The applicant should hold a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent and have HCPC registration.
Job Purpose
• To be part of a team delivering a high quality efficient and effective radiographic service, to make an informed decision on the diagnostic images required and demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to patients.
• There is a commitment to out of hour’s work and “on call” and extended working day duties within the imaging departments primarily based at either the Freeman or RVI site but with commitments to work within Radiology departments Trust wide when required.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.
This advert closes on Sunday 16 Mar 2025
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