Progressive Band 5-6 Specialist Diagnostic Radiographer
Main area Radiology Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week Job ref 188-CL100125
Site Southampton General Hospital Town Southampton Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum (PA) Pro rata Closing 26/01/2025 23:59 Interview date 12/02/2025
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen to join this well established, friendly, hardworking team of over 60 Radiographers working within the Cross-Sectional Imaging Department at the Trust. Due to continued service expansion we are seeking enthusiastic, talented Band 5 radiographers who would like to progress to a Band 6 role in Cross-sectional Imaging. We will help the right candidate to develop their skills with appropriate support to become competent in CT, MRI and Neuro Interventional Angiography. We will ensure all competencies are met prior to working as a specialist Radiographer.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
ABOUT THE TEAM
We operate 24/7 providing services to some 1.9 million people living in Southampton and south Hampshire, plus specialist services such as neurosciences, cardiac services and children's intensive care to more than 3.7 million people in central southern England and the Channel Islands.
Within Cross-sectional imaging we have the following equipment installed:
* 1 Siemens Vida 3T MRI scanners
* GE Revolution GSI CT and GE Discovery HD CT
* Siemens Go Top CT on our own Mobile unit
* Siemens Artis Zee Bi-plane Neuro-Interventional Angiography suite
* Siemens Artis Zee Single plane Neuro-Interventional Angiography Suite
We work in partnership with a Siemens managed equipment service ensuring our equipment is well maintained, up to date and state of the art.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The successful post holder will develop to become a key member of the Cross-sectional team with a high level of competence in specialist modalities of MRI, CT scanning and Neuro Interventional Angiography.
You will be working on the Southampton General site and as part of a rotation off site in the Southampton city area CT scanning as part of the targeted lung health check screening service and our Community Diagnostic Centre at Royal South Hants.
Our supportive team of Superintendents and Radiologists lead our Imaging services with an open and inclusive approach.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills, enthusiasm, professionalism and a flexible approach to working to ensure the delivery of a safe, efficient and effective service.
Person specification
Trust Values
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Skills and competencies
* Communication
* Working under pressure
* Teamwork
Qualifications, knowledge, and experience
* Previous imaging experience within specialist area
* Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification
* Current HCPC registration or pending within 6 months
* Evidence of personal and professional development
* Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance including H&S, COSHH, Manual Handling and MHRA
* Ability to understand, interpret and communicate complex information
* Evidence of teamwork
* Capable of attaining relevant specialist competencies within agreed timeframe
* Evidence of post graduate imaging experience within specialist area.
* Post graduate certificate or relevant experience in an area of clinical specialism and/or management
* Experience of teaching, mentoring, or supporting colleagues training and development
* Experience working in the NHS
* Evidence of audit and R&D
* Evidence of leadership experience
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.
Our commitment to equality
Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.
UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens.
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