Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for highly motivated and passionate Diagnostic Radiographers to join our X-ray Imaging team at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
As a world-renowned hospital, there are many opportunities to develop your career. CUH are proud to have a team of Radiographers with extended roles in MSK reporting, chest and abdominal reporting, Fluoroscopy, HSGs, and Lithotripsy.
After an induction period, you will work within the different areas of imaging, and have a developmental rotation where you have the opportunity to work in an area that can help develop your future career. Please note that you will not rotate through cross sectional Imaging.
CUH provide an X-ray service to satellite Hospitals in Saffron Walden and Ely. You will be based at CUH but may be required to work offsite at these locations when required.
We welcome current 3rd year undergraduates qualifying in 2025 to apply and posts will be held for successful candidates.
HCPC registration and BSc in Diagnostic Radiography is essential. If you are a current undergraduate you will need to apply for HCPC upon qualification.
Main duties of the job
1. To perform a range of diagnostic radiographic procedures, as required throughout the department, and maintain associated records.
2. To supervise, assist and train student radiographers and assistant staff in both the delivery of the service and their individual development needs.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job responsibilities
The X-ray department provides a 24 hour emergency service and operates an out of hours shift system. Radiographers are contracted to work a variety of shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
* Current / Applied for (if new graduate) HCPC registration
Experience
* Recent experience in a wide range of general plain film radiography
* Experience working in an acute hospital care setting
* Experience in trauma and theatre work
* Experience in use of DR equipment
* Working with student Radiographers
* Experience working in the NHS
Knowledge
* Accurate patient positioning
* Good radiographic technique
* Good knowledge of anatomy
* Knowledge of exposure factors
* Working knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017
* Evidence of recent CPD
* Awareness of NHS policies and documents
Skills
* Open to the acquisition of new skills and knowledge
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Works methodically and uses initiative
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and able to make decisions related to imaging
* Responsive to service needs
* A thorough understanding of the needs of all patients and their families
* Good IT skills in radiology and hospital IT systems and in Microsoft programmes
* Self-awareness of own limitations and learning needs
* Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team
* Ability to interpret clinical information on request forms accurately
* Ability to prioritise workload in a changing work environment
Additional Requirements
* The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
* Flexible approach to working in line with service requirements
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.
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