Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer
Requirements
Requires a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR with HCPC registration and previous NHS or UK experience. Candidates must be able to work a flexible 7-day shift pattern and demonstrate up-to-date professional and technical knowledge.
Job Description
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Radiographers, with NHS/UK experience to deliver exceptional patient care across our diverse Imaging Directorate. We are passionate to invest in staff development and health and wellbeing. The Imaging Directorate provides 24/7 service delivery and are investing in the upgrade and modernisation of equipment and facilities. As a Band 5 Radiographer, you'll build a broad range of clinical skills by working across multiple clinical areas and patient pathways. You'll play an important role in providing a safe and high-quality patient care to adults, children and young people, working closely within multidisciplinary teams therefore strong communication and teamwork skills are essential. You will be part of a 7-day shift system covering out-of-hours service including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
We are committed to helping you thrive. Our structured DR CPD programme includes regular internal teaching sessions from Advanced Practitioners, with access to wider internal and external education opportunities. Ongoing support is available from line managers and the Practice & Education Team to develop your career into Advanced Practice roles in Fluoroscopy and Plain Film Reporting. If you're looking for a department where you'll be supported, challenged and encouraged to reach your potential, we would love to hear from you.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
The post holder will undertake radiographic examinations, seeking guidance where necessary, and work as part of a team providing a caring and effective imaging service. Working independently within their scope of practice, the successful candidate will assess workload demands and patients' ability to cooperate with examinations. Effective communication with colleagues and patients is essential, alongside a patient-centred approach to ensure individual needs are met.
Responsibility for maintaining accurate records and adhering to departmental protocols forms a key part of the role. All practice must comply with IRR2017 and IR(ME)R2017 requirements. Professional standards will be maintained in accordance with the Society of Radiographers' Code of Conduct, with ongoing commitment to CPD and continuous service improvement.
The successful candidate will contribute to the training and supervision of student radiographers and Assistant Practitioners.
Safe and competent use of imaging equipment is required, including reporting faults promptly, carrying out daily equipment checks and participating in the quality assurance programme. High standards of infection control, with compliance to Trust infection prevention and control policies. Awareness of, and adherence to, relevant Trust policies are expected, together with participation in mandatory training.
This is a physically demanding role and may involve exposure to body fluids, severely traumatised patients and challenging behaviour.
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job Description
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications leading to BSc Diagnostic Radiography or DCR
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography or DCR and to include HCPC Registration
- Pass Grade 2.2
Essential
- Evidence of up-to-date professional knowledge
- Evidence of up-to-date technical knowledge
- Awareness of current NHS issues
- NHS and/or UK experience
- Wide range of practical clinical radiographic experience
Essential
- High level of enthusiasm
- Ability to work shifts
- Evidence of innovation
- Energy/drive/ambition
- Shows initiative
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.
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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
For Help With Your Application, Contact
Kathryn Cook
Kathryn.cook@uhb.nhs.uk
01214249163
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32073.00 to £39043.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-Time, Flexible Working
Reference number
304-9014499
Job locations
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
Attachments
Job Description
Band 5 Radiographer JDPS .pdf – 559KB Opens in a new window
Education
Skills
About University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England, serving a regional, national and international population. It includes Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Solihull Hospital and Community Services, Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham Chest Clinic. We also run a number of smaller satellite units, allowing people to be treated as close to home as possible. We see and treat more than 2.2 million people every year across our sites and our hospitals deliver more babies than anywhere else in Europe. We are a regional centre for cancer, trauma, renal dialysis, burns and plastics, HIV and AIDS, as well as respiratory conditions like cystic fibrosis. We also have expertise in premature baby care, bone marrow transplants and thoracic surgery and have the largest solid organ transplantation programme in Europe. We provide a series of highly specialist cardiac, liver and neurosurgery services to patients from across the UK. We are world-renowned for our trauma care and have developed pioneering surgical techniques in the management of ballistic and blast injuries, including bespoke surgical solutions for previously unseen injuries. As a result of its clinical expertise in treating trauma patients and military casualties, the QEHB has been designated both a Level 1 Trauma Centre and host of the UK’s only £20m National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Surgical Reconstruction and Microbiology Research Centre (SRMRC). We have over 24,000 members of staff and we are committed to investing in their development and their health and wellbeing. UHB is a Stonewall Diversity Champion and aims to achieve positive change for LGBTQ+ people by creating an inclusive, inspiring and equal environment for both staff and service users.
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