Job summary We are seeking a highly motivated, flexible and enthusiastic Band 6 Radiographer to join our friendly team at Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust to work in the projectional and theatre radiography department. MCHFT has a growing imaging department and offers its team the opportunity to progress in various fields within Medical Imaging. We believe in home growing talent, and actively encourage CPD and personal development. We achieved a "Good" Hospital CQC rating in 2020. Main duties of the job The posts will provide you with opportunities to excel in a wide range of disciplines including General Radiography, Accident and Emergency work, Theatre work, Mobiles and Fluoroscopy. The successful applicants will be required to participate in our busy seven-day service which includes working evenings, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated protectional radiographer who strives to provide radiographic images of the highest quality. They will enjoy working with students and will actively share knowledge and skills with others. This is a busy department which has had major investment in CT/MR and general x ray. We are currently replacing CR X ray rooms with DR and have had plans approved to build a new unit within the ED department which will house a DR room and CT .We have recently purchased 5 new DR mobiles which are due for delivery. We actively encourage role extension together with both personal and professional development. About us Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008. We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies and children's health. The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal. During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 412-DCSS-6965469 Job locations Leighton Hopital Middlewich Road Crewe CW1 4QJ Job description Job responsibilities 1. To maintain professional standards in accordance with Society of Radiographers policies andprofessional code of conduct.2. To adhere to Departmental and Trust policies and ensure others do so.3. Attend all Mandatory training as directed by the Trust.4. Report incidents where procedures fail or do not have the intended effect.5. To work in accordance with:-The IRR 17 and IR(ME)R 18 regulations, ALARA, Health & Safety Regulations andDepartmental and Trust Policies and Procedures6. To provide evidence of continuing professional development, to identify training needs and to develop skills including organisation and supervisory skills and techniques.7. To maintain HPC registration.8. To use independently after training the Trust PACS (Picture Archive Communication System)and department CR (Computerised Radiography) System recording accurate details of faults/issues and reporting fault/issues to senior staff.9. Maintain up to date skills and knowledge, and maintain an awareness of patient led service issues.10. Maintain a professional/personal portfolio.11. Adhere to Trust policy, procedures and guidelines.12. Adhere to Trust standards of behaviour and expected performance.13. Comply with Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) policies and procedures as appropriate to their role and responsibilities in their individual work setting. Staff are required to be personally accountable for their actions and be responsible for their own compliance in relation to IP&C polices protocols or advice.14. To perform duties in a caring and professional manner.15. To perform all imaging techniques for which adequate training has been given as required including Theatre and Portable, AE, Barium, Dental, General and Specialist Radiography. Job description Job responsibilities 1. To maintain professional standards in accordance with Society of Radiographers policies andprofessional code of conduct.2. To adhere to Departmental and Trust policies and ensure others do so.3. Attend all Mandatory training as directed by the Trust.4. Report incidents where procedures fail or do not have the intended effect.5. To work in accordance with:-The IRR 17 and IR(ME)R 18 regulations, ALARA, Health & Safety Regulations andDepartmental and Trust Policies and Procedures6. To provide evidence of continuing professional development, to identify training needs and to develop skills including organisation and supervisory skills and techniques.7. To maintain HPC registration.8. To use independently after training the Trust PACS (Picture Archive Communication System)and department CR (Computerised Radiography) System recording accurate details of faults/issues and reporting fault/issues to senior staff.9. Maintain up to date skills and knowledge, and maintain an awareness of patient led service issues.10. Maintain a professional/personal portfolio.11. Adhere to Trust policy, procedures and guidelines.12. Adhere to Trust standards of behaviour and expected performance.13. Comply with Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) policies and procedures as appropriate to their role and responsibilities in their individual work setting. Staff are required to be personally accountable for their actions and be responsible for their own compliance in relation to IP&C polices protocols or advice.14. To perform duties in a caring and professional manner.15. To perform all imaging techniques for which adequate training has been given as required including Theatre and Portable, AE, Barium, Dental, General and Specialist Radiography. Person Specification Qualifications Essential DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography. HCPC registration Minimum of 2 years experience Skills Essential Good communication skills. Computer literate. Desirable Ability to solve problems & make decisions under pressure Knowledge Essential Evidence of leadership skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography. HCPC registration Minimum of 2 years experience Skills Essential Good communication skills. Computer literate. Desirable Ability to solve problems & make decisions under pressure Knowledge Essential Evidence of leadership skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Leighton Hopital Middlewich Road Crewe CW1 4QJ Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)