An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Radiology departments at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at the Friarage hospital site for a Band 6 Radiographer to work within the radiography team. The role includes the provision of plain film, A&E and theatre services, as well as specialist modalities, including CT and fluoroscopy/interventional radiology.
Main duties of the job
The Radiology service is dedicated to facilitating continuous professional development and role extension/advanced practice. There are more than 30 Advanced Practitioners within the service, with specialist experience in fluoroscopy/interventional radiology, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and plain film radiographer reporting. South Tees Hospitals is the largest hospital trust in the Tees Valley with two acute hospitals and services in several community hospitals. The Trust is nationally recognised as one of the leading healthcare providers in England for the quality of its services. It is a designated regional Major Trauma Centre with a 24-hour acute admissions unit and specialised services in cancer, neurosciences, vascular surgery, spinal injuries, cardiology, and renal medicine.
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to:
1. Explore leadership within the NHS
2. Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
3. Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
4. Equip you with the skills to champion, lead, and complete quality improvement within your role
After completing this four and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We offer additional in-house courses depending upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at levels 3, 5, and 7.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc or MSc Radiography or DCR(R)
* HCPC Registration
* Postgraduate experience
Knowledge
Essential
* Evidence of good general experience in radiography
* Evidence of active CPD
* Comply with National Radiation Guidelines (IRMER regulations)
Experience
Essential
* Computer literacy
* Manual Handling skills - of patients and complex radiographic equipment.
* Physically fit to fully participate in night and weekend working.
* Calm under pressure
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Friarage Hospital
Northallerton
DL6 1JG
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