About this role
Job summary
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 of the job
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 Job responsibilities *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
Desirable
*Pass Grade 2.2
Experience 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
Desirable
*Wide range of practical clinical radiographic experience
Additional Criteria Essential
*High level of enthusiasm *Ability to work shifts
Desirable
*Evidence of innovation *Energy/drive/ambition *Shows initiative
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 University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)