About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer to join the team here at Stepping Hill Hospital. Successful candidates will be joining a dynamic and forward looking organisation ideally situated between the peak district and the city of Manchester.
Our fully digital department includes 7 Plain Film rooms, all recently refurbished with the state of the art Carestream equipment. We also have 2 fluoroscopy/interventional rooms, dental, DEXA and 4 CT scanners. We have 5 image intensifiers which support a range of surgical procedures. The radiology service also provides a full range of Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac pacing and MRI scanning services.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will gain a wide range of general radiographic experience, including CT rotation and opportunities for further development.
This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified radiographer to consolidate their skills and develop in their career.
Ability to participate in 24 hour working patterns is essential as the department operates a full Radiographer shift system.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BSC (hons) Diagnostic Radiography - achieved/pending
- HCPC Registration - achieved/pending
- Evidence of CPD and/or Portfolio
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- General Radiography experience and knowledge of current trends and Ionising Radiation Regulations
- Awareness of alternative imaging modalities
Desirable
- Post qualification experience as a Radiographer
Values / Behavioural / Attitudes
Essential
- Flexible approach to working and ability to participate in 24/7 working patterns
- Professional appearance
- Ability to assist in moving and handling of patients and equipment
- Willingness to take on additional duties as required
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Team Member
- Ability to work under pressure
- Professional attitude and approach to both staff and patients
- Enthusiasm and desire to develop and undertake new techniques and skills
- To be sensitive to the needs of others
- Keyboard skills
- Commitment to department and colleagues
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
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)