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We are on a continuous journey of improvement and transformation; however, our main priority is, and always will be, providing safe and high-quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. If you share our passion, then apply for this opportunity and help us make our patients’ experience the best it can possibly be.
With a budget of around £365m, three hospitals, and 5,500 staff, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital-based services to the population of Hartlepool, Stockton on Tees, and parts of East Durham and Sedgefield, as well as community, therapeutic, and screening to a wider population across Durham and Teesside.
Job overview
Advert may close early once a sufficient number of applications are reached.
An opportunity has arisen to join this busy acute Trust, joining a dedicated team of clinical staff to support the provision of patient care.
The post holder will be required to form part of the team of Specialist Radiographers performing CT scans working at the acute site of University Hospital of North Tees and University Hospital of Hartlepool in accordance with service needs.
The post holder will be required to become part of the 24/7 shifts to cover emergency CT scans.
The post holder will be required to take part in the general department rotation and maintain skills in plain film radiography and theatre work.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be employed by North Tees/South Tees Trust; however, cross-site collaborative working models are being developed to ensure equity of service provision for patients across the southern ICP. There is therefore the expectation that the post holder will form part of the flexible workforce to deliver the radiology service for the Tees Valley CDC with rotation between acute and elective sites.
This post will be a cross-site position, with the successful applicant required to work at the acute site of University Hospital of North Tees and University Hospital of Hartlepool in accordance with service needs. CT experience is desirable but training will be given if required.
There are 5 Siemens CT scanners across the Trust (Siemens Edge, Flash, and Drive at North Tees and Siemens Edge and Xcite at Hartlepool).
The post will be primarily based in CT with rotation through the general department with a range of DR/CR equipment.
The Trust operates a 24/7 shift system (12-hour days, 12-hour nights, and some 7.5-hour day shifts) which this post holder would be expected to participate in.
Qualifications:
The successful applicant must have the following qualifications:
* HCPC Registration
This post is deemed to require an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check.
Working for our organisation
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high-quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars, and Service Awards.
We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool.”
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* To perform CT examinations and become part of the 24/7 shifts to cover emergency CT scans.
* Be prepared to organise workload and re-arrange junior staff allocation to meet service demands.
* To supervise and train junior radiographic staff, Assistant Practitioners, and students.
* Post holder will be required to take part in the general department rotation and maintain skills in plain film radiography and theatre work.
* Maintain own CPD file and organise staff and workload to facilitate other staff having time for CPD and mandatory training.
* Report equipment faults promptly and re-arrange appointments if necessary.
* Ensure own practice complies with relevant legislation, e.g., IR (ME) R 2000, Trust policies, and meets clinical governance requirements.
* Participate in equipment Q.A. and keep required records.
* Competent and confident with all I.T. systems within Radiology for both clinical, e.g., PACS, or managerial use.
* Have a professional approach to patients and colleagues at all times and challenge unacceptable behavior.
* Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns to meet the needs of the service and staff.
Person specification
BSc/MSc Radiography
* BSc/MSc radiography
HCPC registration
* HCPC registration (pending if current student)
UK Driving license
* Full
Please note - Once sufficient applications have been received, this vacancy may close early.
Please check your email address on a regular basis as applicants invited to attend an interview will be notified via this method.
As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to undertake pre-employment screening:
Disclosure and Barring Scheme (previously Criminal Records Bureau)
Where a post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, it may be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Scheme to check for any previous criminal convictions. Should you require a copy of the Trust's Disclosure and Barring Service Policy, please contact a member of the recruitment team on 01642 624023.
It is the policy of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered are required to pay the cost for their DBS certificate. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay on commencement with the Trust.
Please note the essential qualifications required for the post outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to hold and provide evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted.
For any new employees commencing employment with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed-term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently partway through a probationary period or a bank member of staff).
If the hours advertised for the post are up to full-time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours, and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust operates a No Smoking Policy.
If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this post, please contact a member of our recruitment team on 01642 624023 quoting the vacancy reference.
The details in the Monitoring Information section of your application will be used for monitoring our recruitment process and will not be seen by the interview panel. The information you give will be treated in the strictest confidence. To meet its commitment to promoting equality of opportunity, the Trust’s policy is that individuals will be recruited, trained, and promoted according to ability and job requirements only. As such, we welcome your application irrespective of your gender, race, disability, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality, marital status, responsibility for dependants, religion, trade union activity, and age.
Disability
The Trust gives full and fair consideration to applications for employment received from disabled people. We are a “Positive about Disabled People” employer, and we hold the ‘two ticks’ Disability Symbol, which is a recognition given by Jobcentre Plus to employers who have agreed to meet five commitments regarding the recruitment, employment, retention, and career development of disabled people. If you have a disability, which makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please do not hesitate to contact the recruitment team on 01642 624023.
As a supporter of the Armed Forces and an employer of Reservists, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, which is a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve or who have served in the UK Armed Forces (and their families) are treated fairly.
We recognise that reservists and veterans bring a variety of transferable skills and qualities to our workplace, developed through their military careers. Our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community has been recognised through the Armed Forces Covenant as a Silver Employer.
What does this mean?
We proactively demonstrate our forces-friendly credentials within our recruitment and selection processes by having a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for those indicated as part of the Armed Forces Community. We engage with our local and regional Career Transition Partnership representatives and are a member of Step Into Health. We employ veterans and reservists from differing branches of the Armed Forces and actively promote our positive policies for the Armed Forces Community, including our Special Leave policy. We advocate support for defence people issues, including facilitating easier access to Healthcare Services for our patients within the AF Community. We have supported employees through Reservist training, through additional leave for their training and ongoing support under our Special Leave policy.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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