Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
To work in all areas of the department on a rotational basis, working within set clinical protocols and IRMER regulations ensuring a high quality and efficient Radiographic Service. To ensure consistency of medical imaging quality and standards of patient care in a wide range of clinical environments as well as to a diverse range of patient presentations.
Main duties of the job
Please note - previous experience is an essential requirement for this role.
We are recognised in SWL as being a capable and fast expanding service. St Helier now has 3 CT scanners and 2 MRI scanners, while Epsom has 2 CT scanners and 2 MRI scanners. We have new US and DEXA equipment for all age groups, and a fantastic Paediatric service at St Helier for x-ray and dental x-ray. We also have very successful Nuclear Medicine, Fluoroscopy and Interventional Radiology services.
We encourage applications from newly qualified Radiographers, more experienced radiographers, and students about to qualify are also welcome to apply.
As a department, we provide excellent opportunities for our staff to develop their career. Our department supports advanced practice where we have an established ultrasound training programme alongside radiographers trained in reporting CT, MRI, plain film, and undertaking PICC line insertions. We are a teaching hospital and clinical placement centre for undergraduate students from Kingston University, and all Radiographers are expected to contribute to the training of students.
There is a 24-hour Accident & Emergency (A&E) department at both St Helier and Epsom sites. You will be required to take part in the out of hours on-call service and extended days evenings and weekends to ensure we provide consistent care to our patients through 7 day working.
Job summary
To work in all areas of the department on a rotational basis, working within set clinical protocols and IRMER regulations ensuring a high quality and efficient Radiographic Service. To ensure consistency of medical imaging quality and standards of patient care in a wide range of clinical environments as well as to a diverse range of patient presentations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
* HPC registration
* DCR or BSc (Hons) in Radiography
Desirable
* Evidence of Diverse learning experiences
Experience
Essential
* Wide experience of all radiographic procedures and equipment
* Knowledge of current legislation (IRMER/ Health and Safety)
* Previous Radiography NHS experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Basic Computer skills
* Ability to organise.
Desirable
* Attendance at Relevant Courses and teaching sessions
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Epsom & St Helier Hospital
Epsom/Carshalton
SM5 1AA
Employer's website
https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us
£34,521 to £41,956 a year Pro-rata pa inc HCAS (Outer)
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