Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the Plain Film Radiographers team at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. The department offers a supportive and encouraging environment in which to develop as a professional.
This is a varied and exciting post; the Band 5 Radiographers are exposed to all elements of the Plain film department and rotate through ED, Theatres/mobile, Fluoroscopy as well as GP and Out Patient work.
The appointment will be hours per week on a 12 week shift pattern with an additional two/three weekend clinical shifts per month and will require flexibility to fulfil all hours on the shift pattern.
Our high performing Hospital is led by people who believe that a fantastic quality of life can go hand-in-hand with progressive working practices.
Our award winning hospital is also in an award winning location providing genuine opportunities for a great work-life balance. Yorkshire has recently been voted as the third best region in the world by Lonely Planet, and our local town of Skipton has been voted as the best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times, commending its top class schools, great transport links, low crime and beautiful surrounding countryside.
Main duties of the job
**There will be a written image interpretation assessment which we can not do via teams, therefore only face to face interviews can be accommodated**
To undertake all radiographic procedures and duties as required.
Mentoring students as and when required.
To work within the HCPC standards of proficiency to be able to practice safely and effectively, whilst maintaining legal and ethical boundaries.
To commit to your professional obligation to do your fair share of additional hours towards the weekend and bank holidays pick lists to enable this to be a fully staffed rota.
About us
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
PLEASE NOTE:
**There will be a written image interpretation assessment which we can not do via teams, therefore only face to face interviews can be accommodated**
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
1. Significant radiographer student experience
2. Providing timely examinations
3. Knowledge of IRR17 and IRMER, COSHH, Health and Safety and other relevant regulations governing particular specialities
4. Ability to use initiative, analyse and solve problems, make decisions
5. Experience of quality assurance and audit programmes
6. Experience of working with CRIS, PACs etc
Desirable
7. The ability to work unsupervised out of hours situations as sole on-call practitioner providing timely examinations
8. Experience of working with theatre, ED and interventional radiology
Qualifications
Essential
9. BSc Hons Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent (or pending 2024)
10. State Registration with the Health Professionals Council
11. Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
Skills
Essential
12. Good organisational skills
13. Flexible
14. Helpful and responsible attitude
15. Good communication skills
Desirable
16. Ability to work effectively in a busy and changing environment
17. Ability to work independently and unsupervised, using your own initiative and working as part of a busy team
Personal
Essential
18. Motivated team worker
19. To maintain a flexible approach and to develop the role according to service needs
20. Compassionate
21. Understands the Trust Right Care Behaviours