About this role
Job summary
Full time, permanent position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Radiographer to join our friendly team in The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Radiology department.
As a Radiographer on the Plain Film department you will be responsible for providing an efficient and high standard of practice, utilising high quality Radiography skills. You will be expected to have a high standard of professional knowledge and excellent communication skills ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care. You will be expected to work as part of a friendly and effective team. You will participate in 7/7 working pattern incorporating shift work and covering staff sickness. A flexible approach to these working patterns will be expected.
Please note that the interview for this position will be conducted in person. If you're unable to attend an in-person interview, we kindly ask that you reconsider applying for this role.
Please also be aware that this job will close early should we receive a large number of applications.
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Main duties of the job
- To carry out all required imaging examinations, ensuring policies and protocols are closely followed.
- To work as part of the Clinical Radiology team, providing a high quality service.
- To maintain a high degree of professionalism with other healthcare workers and ensure excellent communication skills with both staff and patients.
- To participate in 7-7 working covering out of hours and sickness.
- To ensure that CPD is up to date, in line with HCPC recommendations and support departmental Quality Improvement initiatives.
- To participate in multi professional audit.
- To assess imaging requests for clinical appropriateness, ensuring justification criteria are met and escalating concerns where necessary in accordance with IR(ME)R regulations.
- To adapt imaging techniques based on patient presentation, anatomy, and clinical indications, including trauma, complex conditions and postoperative cases.
- To recognise radiographic appearances of pathology and promptly escalate urgent or unexpected findings in line with departmental escalation procedures.
- To maintain a comprehensive understanding of radiographic positioning, exposure factors and optimisation techniques, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images while minimising radiation dose.
- To understand and apply radiation protection principles, ensuring patient safety, justification and optimisation in all imaging procedures.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility.GOV.UK www.gov.uk
All band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship. The trust no longer supports HCSW band 3 roles with sponsorship
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent in Radiography State Registration
Experience Essential
Training as student radiographer Evidence of training
Desirable
Rotation through all modalities
Knowledge Essential
Evidence of training in all radiographic techniques Knowledge of basic computer skills Knowledge of radiation protection, IR(ME)R 2017, IRR 2017 and radiographic protocols To be able to work without direct supervision Maintain a high degree of professionalism
Training and Education Desirable
Provide training and support to student radiographers
Skills & Abilities Essential
Planning and organising: Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations Analytical and Judgement: Makes decisions based on evidence Communication and relationships: Able to present and receive complex information within a multi professional team. Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients,relative/carers and staff. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
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.
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 The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Woodside Building
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
S60 2UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)