About this role
Job summary
This is a Band 5 preceptorship role with successful applicant progressing onto a Band 6 position upon the completion of their preceptorship. Progression is dependant on successful applicants completion of competencies.
We are looking for enthusiastic Radiographers to join our Community Radiology Service in East Sussex. We have one full-time position (37.5 hours per week) or two part-time positions (22.5 hours per week) available.
Successful applicants can expect to work at Lewes Victoria Hospital, Uckfield Community Hospital, Chailey Clinical Services and 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 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.
Our current working hours are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. 11am-5pm Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays,
Main duties of the job
To carry out x-ray examinations which comply with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR99) and the ionising Radiations (Medical exposure) Regulations 2017 [IR(ME)R2017], ensuring good practice in accordance with the guidelines set by the Royal College of Radiologists and the College of Radiographers.
To carry out supervision as per the trusts policy on other staff members.
To supervise Student Radiographers.
Perform imaging examinations and care for patients during these examinations, respecting their rights of privacy and confidentially, thereby providing a high quality service to both patients and clinicians.
To be able to work independently, work within a clearly defined set of department protocols and make informed clinical decisions in the absence of a Radiologist.
To ensure patient confidentiality and data protection within the Trusts guidelines.
Undertake the quality assurance testing of equipment as part of daily routine if required.
To abide by the Trusts Health and Safety Policy to ensure safe practice whilst manual and patient handling, working with radiation, hazardous chemicals, noxious fumes and bodily fluids.
To observe the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, always maintaining a safe system of work and reporting any hazards.
To report any incident involving staff, patients or visitors to the Radiology Team Leader.
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 2023 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
To undertake radiographic examinations using analytical, judgemental and physical skills to achieve the appropriate high quality image.
To liaise with referrers and service users to maintain an efficient service.
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.
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.
To be aware of the Trusts emergency planning processes and follow such processes as necessary in the event of a sudden unexpected incident.
To work with the Radiology Team Lead to ensure the day to day smooth running of the department including absence cover.
To take responsibility for Health & Safety issues and reporting within the department.
To undertake training as necessary in line with development of the post.
To participate fully in the development review (appraisal) process and undertake Continuing Professional Development as required.
To participate in the out of hours radiographer rota at UckfieldCommunity Hospital.
Person Specification
Qualifications/skills Essential
Degree level qualification in radiography or equivalent professional radiography qualification or due to graduate Summer 2026. State registration with the Health Professions Council or awaiting for approval
Other requirements Essential
Evidence of recent CPD Each applicant will be expected to demonstrate a basic understanding of the principles of equal opportunities in relation to the post. Demonstrates a good standard of basic IT skills
Desirable
Personal statement has been written by applicant and not AI Evidences of a good understanding on the scope and limitations of community work
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Must be a skilled communicator with the ability to convey complex technical / clinical information in an understandable, manner to patients. Must be able to handle/lift equipment and patients. Will be required to communicate with consultants and other clinical staff on sensitive clinical matters
Desirable
Ability to use radiology, computed radiography and PACS IT systems Organisation of daily departmental workload, planning appointment schedules for patients
Experience Essential
Knowledge of Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 and Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000. Radiographer with recent experience, either qualified or as a student
Desirable
Ability to work autonomously, to organise own workload and to make informed clinical decisions in the absence of a radiologist.
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 Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address Lewes Victoria Hospital
Nevill Road
Lewes
BN7 1PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)