About this role
Job summary
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We are seeking a motivated and experiencedSenior Radiographer to join our Diagnostic Imaging team. The post will be primarily based at Falmouth Community Hospital, with rotation to Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, and other community sites as required.
You will play a key role in delivering a safe, efficient, and high-quality general radiography service, supporting patient care across acute and community settings.
Must have experience in the NHS.
Must have experience in a imaging setting.
Main duties of the job Undertake a wide range of general X-ray examinations Justifyradiology referrals in line with IR(ME)R and NICE guidelines Ensurecompliance with radiation protection and safety standards Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team Support and supervise students, assistant practitioners, and junior staff Contributeto clinical governance, audit, and service development Assist with the maintenance and basic troubleshooting of imaging equipment. This post includes rotation across multiple sites. Applicants must hold afull driving licence and have access to their own transport.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.
RCHT is responsible for the provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities, and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.
Job description Job responsibilities
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulatio
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography Current HCPC Registration Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
Post Graduate Experience
Experience Essential
Minimum 2 years in acute NHS environment Experience across multiple clinical settings Experience in clinical governance/audit
Desirable
Trauma and emergency imaging Multi-site service delivery
Practical & Intellectual Skills Essential
Knowledge of IRR17 and IR(ME)R 2024 Autonomous working with clinical accountability Ability to prioritise own workload and work under pressure Excellent IT skills necessary to use specialist imaging equipment. To carry out audit and contribute to clinical governance
Desirable
Post Graduate Experience
Disposition / Adjustment & Attitude Essential
Motivated and confident Accurate written and verbal communication skills Effective listening skills. Ability to communicate clinical information to patients and clinicians Caring and professional attitude oFlexibility and ability to take part in shifts including out-of-hours, weekends, and bank holidays
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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address Falmouth Community Hospital
Trescobeas Road
Falmouth
TR11 2JA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)