About this role
Job summary
Here is an exciting opportunity for your to join our radiology team as a diagnostic radiographer.You will be an experienced radiographer, with autonomous responsibility for providing a high quality specialist and general radiography service to all patients, across a broad spectrum of imaging techniques, using best practice at all times.
You will be responsible for supervising radiographers, assistant practitioners and support workers on a daily basis in one of the specialist modalities. Duties will include ensuring adequate staffing in your area and respond to changes in demand in an efficient manner, to ensure smooth service provision across 7 days.
You will be responsible for managing their own workload and for the coordination and allocation of work to those under their supervision.If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
We may close this role early due to number of applications.
Main duties of the job
Perform a broad range of scanning procedures to a high level of accuracy, adapting radiographic technique where necessary, following careful assessment of the patient's condition and the complex, clinical information received Prioritise workload according to clinical urgency/need when working single handed and running an area Take responsibility for the patient whilst under your care, maintaining their dignity and considering their physical, emotional and psychological needs adapting your practice as required Be responsible for the safe intravenous injection of contrast media, when required, checking for any contra-indications for each patient Cannulate patients as required for procedures Participate in departmental audits, making suggestions on, and participating in departmental audits, as required Participate in the seven day radiography service on a rota as required. Working during unsocial hours, you will work independently in unpredictable situations with emergencies.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.
We look forward to your application!
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
BScRadiography CPD activity relevant to Cross section
Desirable
Cannulation Experience Post Graduate Cross sectional Education Audit Experience
desirable Essential
Demonstrate experience of working in ct/mri
Desirable
Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS15 6NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)