About this role
Job summary
As we prepare to officially launch our brand-new Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC) in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, UHNM's Imaging Department is excited to welcome enthusiastic and motivated Diagnostic Radiographersto join our expanding Community X-ray team. Roles are available on a full-time, part-time, or flexible basis.
In this vital support role, you'll work alongside Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners at the new CDC and across our four existing community sites. The team operates seven X-ray rooms across five locations in North Staffordshire, including:
Haywood Hospital Leek Moorlands Hospital Longton Cottage Hospital Cobridge Health Centre Hanley CDC
You'll be part of a rotational team, delivering high-quality care across all sites.
We're looking for individuals who are passionate about patient-centred care, excellent communicators, and adaptable team players ready to make a difference in a dynamic, multi-site environment.
Main duties of the job
You will act as clinical lead when you are on duty. You will organise and prioritise competing clinical demands. You will be responsible for ensuring a safe, clean, professional environment that we can all be proud of. You will need to be knowledgeable, confident, handle pressure well whilst still being approachable, supportive and caring to all.
You may be a band 6 Radiographer looking for a change or an experienced Band 5 Radiographer looking to progress and join an exciting imaging department
We would welcome you to come and visit our department if you are interested to take a look for yourself and meet our small friendly fantastic team ! This can be arranged with the management team via email or telephone.
Please note you will need a BSc Hons Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent, HCPC registration, a minimum of 12 Months NHS experience; and have had recent work experiance within a general x-ray team using digital radiography technology.
Successful candidates will be expected to contribute towards the community teams 7 day rotation which includes shifts from 7am to 10pm and also BH's.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM)is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential
Minimum of 12 Months working knowledge of Plain Film Radiography Experience of using a RIS and PACS System Organisation, Prioitisation and Planning Skills Awareness and knowledge of current H&S Regulations Experience and understanding of Quality Assurance Good Knowledge of current IRR17 & IR(ME)R Regulations
Desirable
Knowledge of Wellbeing CRIS and Sectra PACS systems Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Applications Knowledge of Equipment Experience of working in an NHS Imaging Department
Qualifications Essential
Educated to 'A' Level or Equivalent Educated to DCR/BSC in Diagnostic Radiography Registered with the HCPC Evidence of CPD
Desirable
Educated to PgCert/PgDip/MSc in a Modality/Speciality Completion of a RPS Course
Personal Qualities Essential
Good Interpersonal skills Reliable, Flexible, Trustworthy, Assertive, Innovative High standard of Diagnostic Imaging Willingness to train others Full driving license and access to a vehicle (Essential due to community-based role) Ability to participate in 24/7 rosters and flexible approach
Desirable
Experience of Appraising Junior / Support Staff
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.
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Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address Community Diagnostic Centre
Etruria Road, Hanley
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 5HU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)