About this role
Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Radiographers to join our bank team. Shifts will be on an ad hock basis. and based at Lewes Victoria Hospital, Uckfield Community Hospital, Chailey Clinical Services or Crowborough War Memorial Hospital.
Our departments consist of 3 well-equipped digital x-ray rooms, 1 CR x-ray room, 3 ultrasound rooms and a brand new Bone Densitometry suite.
The department performs a wide range of X-ray examinations from a variety of referral sources including Primary Care, Musculoskeletal services and the Minor Injury Unit on-site. We provide an X-ray and Ultrasound service for the local population and Bone Densitometry scanning for a wider population within East Sussex.
As a member of the bank team you will be helping us to provide a responsive and efficient service in keeping with our Foundation Trust vision and values. You will be able to display excellent interpersonal skills with a caring patient-centred and flexible approach to work.
Main duties of the job
a)To undertake radiographic examinations using analytical, judgemental and physical skills to achieve the appropriate high-quality image.b) To liaise with referrers and service users to maintain an efficient servicec) To assist referring Emergency Nurse Practitioners in the Minor Injury Unit by employing the Red Dot Scheme for identifying abnormal appearances on x-ray images.d) To use the CRIS radiology information system for patient management, data collection and storage. To use PACS for data management and storage. The information on both these systems is shared with other sites.e) To be aware of the Trust's emergency planning processes and follow such processes as necessary in the event of a sudden unexpected incidentf) To work with the Radiology Team Leader to ensure the day-to-day smooth running of the department including absence coverg) To take responsibility for Health & Safety issues and reporting within the departmenth) To undertake training as necessary in line with development of the posti) To participate fully in the development review (appraisal) process andundertake Continuing Professional Development as required.j)To participate in the out of hours radiographer rota at Uckfield Community Hospital.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast
Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for more details regarding this bank role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or professional registration Essential
BSc Honours Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR Diagnostic Radiography Current Health & Care Professions Council Registration
Desirable
CPD to reflect interest in developments relevant to Imaging Department and expansion of the services provided
Experience Essential
Relevant wide post qualification experience to include general radiography and trauma and use of CR/DR systems. Experience of working unassisted. Experience leading teams within Radiology departments Experience supervising and teaching students and junior radiographic staff
Skills and knowledge Criteria Essential or Essential
Highest standard of radiographic skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work using own initiative Good interpersonal skills Current knowledge of IRMER IT literacy Experience of Digital Imaging systems Experience of Digital Imaging systems
Other requirements Essential
Ability to work and concentrate in stressful situations
Desirable
Flexibility of work pattern
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.
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 Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address Lewes Victoria Hospital
Neville Road
Lewes
BN1 1PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)