Main area: Clinical Support Services
L3 Grade Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 165 hours permanent and 30 hours Fixed term 12 Months
Job ref: 328-CD-6812124
Employer: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: The James Cook University Hospital
Town: Middlesbrough
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum (pro rata)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 27/01/2025 23:59
Radiographer
Band 5
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Plain Film X-Ray Imaging department at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking a Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer to work within the radiography team. The department includes the provision of plain film x-ray, dental (including cone beam CT) and theatre services as well as specialist modalities, including US, CT, MRI and fluoroscopy/interventional radiology.
The successful candidate will be a role model for demonstrating our Trust's values through their leadership attributes and be committed to providing high quality, patient-focused care.
Although the successful candidate will be employed by STNHSFT (South Tees Foundation Trust), there will be an expectation of collaborative working across the Tees Valley in the future should the need arise. However, this role is primarily for STNHSFT The James Cook University Hospital Plain Film services. The successful candidate will join the Community Plain Film roster STNHSFT and work across all service sites.
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. South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is already nationally recognized as one of the leading healthcare providers in England for the quality of our services.
Working for our organisation
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust. This training program has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Knowledge
* Evidence of good general experience in radiography
* Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
* Comply with National Radiation Guidelines (IRMER regulations)
* Experience of developing working relationships
Qualifications
* BSc HONS Radiography/DCR/MSc or equivalent
* HCPC registered
Experience
* Manual Handling skills – of patients and complex radiographic equipment.
* Physically fit to participate in night and weekend working.
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust and require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. This will be deducted from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [emailprotected]
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
IMPORTANT-Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.
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As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 years of employment and/or training/education.
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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