Job summary
Join us at Hastings, in 1066 country. Home to some of Sussex's finest coast and countryside. We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5radiographer to join our expanding Department of Radiology at the Conquest Hospital Hastings.
This is a clinical role with an emphasis on General and Trauma Radiography so the right candidate will requirerelevant experience.
Previous experience working as a radiographer in the UK or working in a Radiology Department at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust will be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
Shift duties to provide a comprehensive 24 hour, 365 day a year servicein Trauma and General Radiographyare an essential part of this role. You should be able to work a variety of shifts in order to meet this commitment together with out of hours working.
The department is home to a Siemens Artis Zee Interventional Suite, Phillips Azurion Cardiac, Siemens Artis Zee Multipurpose, Toshiba SP and an Aquilion ONE CT Scanner, Agfa Automated DR600 X-ray, GE Senographe Pristina and two Siemens Aera MRI Scanners.
Additional duties include supervision of junior staff, clinical audit, vetting and justification overview, as well as being an independent practitioner.
The department actively supports internal training in speciality modalities to include Cardiac and Interventional Radiography, CT and MR scanning. External training is supported in Medical Ultrasound, Radiographer reporting and Mammography.
We have permanent roles available.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. BSC Honours Diagnostic Radiographer / DCR or equivalent (Grade or above only)
2. HPC registration (must be obtained prior to commencement of employment)
Desirable
3. Previous experience working as a radiographer in the UK Previous experience working in a Radiology Department at ESHT
Experience
Essential
4. Must have substantial clinical experience at Band 5, or already be employed at Band 6 in a similar role
5. Experience of supervising junior staff
Desirable
6. Evidence of leadership in supplementary role ( student link, H&S, audit lead etc.)
Skills, knowledge and Abilities
Essential
7. General Radiography
8. Team working within multi-disciplinary setting
9. Good written skills
10. Performing clinical audit
11. Managing clinical lists
Other
Essential
12. Demonstrates attention to detail and professional attitude towards completion of application form
Desirable
13. Experience in Radiation Protection supervisory role