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Job Summary
Our Imaging Department plays an essential role in the Trust, offering a range of diagnostic tests with modern equipment. We have recently refurbished our fluoroscopy room into an additional digital x-ray room. This high level of investment by the Trust ensures we are able to provide the best imaging facilities for our patients. We have recently commissioned 6 Cios Flow Image Intensifier to be used within out theatres.
Job Summary
Our Imaging Department plays an essential role in the Trust, offering a range of diagnostic tests with modern equipment. We have recently refurbished our fluoroscopy room into an additional digital x-ray room. This high level of investment by the Trust ensures we are able to provide the best imaging facilities for our patients. We have recently commissioned 6 Cios Flow Image Intensifier to be used within out theatres.
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit 2 x full time radiographer and, with a passion for imaging, to expand our experienced team. With significant or extensive experience in plain film and theatre is essential and this post will give you the opportunity to build on and extend your clinical expertise in MSK imaging.
The successful applicant be required to work extended weekdays and weekends on a rolling rota as well as on-call duties.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right person. You will need to be motivated to learn, flexible and enthusiastic to develop your skills. It is essential that you have significant or extensive experience.
You should have strong communication and interpersonal skills. You will play an important role in patient care, so you should be positive, adaptable and work to high standards to ensure our Trust maintains its good reputation.
Main duties of the job
To undertake a range of general radiographic procedures and organise service provision within the main X-Ray Department and Operating Theatres under the supervision of the X-ray Team Lead Radiographer. To directly supervise Assistant Practitioners and Radiographic Assistants to maximise throughput and monitor image quality. To provide an on call and 7-day service to the patients
About Us
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
To find more about our staff benefits, please visit our website.
Details
Date posted
30 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata if part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
303-7355507
Job locations
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Bristol Road South
Birmingham
B31 2AP
Job Description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical
* Regularly undertake a wide range of radiographic examinations including plain film, fluoroscopy and CT ensuring high standards of technique and patient care.
* Work within and adhere to departmental and Trust policies and procedures and to ensure that these are adhered to by more junior staff.
* Participate in the Imaging On-Call rota, extended working day system and weekend duties.
* Perform intravenous injections of contrast media as directed by the Radiologists and with the appropriate qualification, as required.
* To liaise with other areas of the Trust to ensure the best patient care by having a flexible approach to use of staff and equipment.
* To communicate and liaise with all members Trust staff including the multidisciplinary team and to deliver sensitive information to patients and carers where there may be barriers to communication, ensuring that patients understand the procedure and receive appropriate reassurance.
* To record data concerning the patients examination, in line with IRMER 2017 legislation and factors relating to the patients clinical condition,
* Maintain a professional attitude for the dignity and well-being of the patient and ensuring confidentiality at all times.
* To organise and prioritise workload as required, in a specialized modality / departmental area considering the patients clinical condition and the imaging request, in a safe and efficient manner.
* Maintain the highest professional standards and good public image both verbally and visually.
* Actively assist in the clinical education/training of trainee assistant practitioners, radiographic assistants and radiography students, as required.
* Participate in research, technical developments and introduce new techniques and instruct staff on the same under the direction of the Team Lead Radiographer and with the agreement of the relevant medical staff.
* Assist in the development and production of protocols, procedures and training manuals as directed by the Team Lead Radiographer.
* Provide advice on the appropriateness of Imaging requests in line with departmental protocols. To make the decision to reject requests which do not meet these guidelines.
Job Description
Full job description available as a supporting document.
Job responsibilities
Full Job Description Available As a Supporting Document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Radiography
* Current HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
* Post-Basic Registration with extensive relevant experience within the NHS
* Post Graduate Certificate relevant to Diagnostic Imaging
* Wide ranging experience of plain film, fluoroscopy and mobile radiography.
Desirable
* Experience of specialist orthopaedic procedures
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
* Must communicate complex information such as when discussing allergies and past Medical history, prior to undertaking examinations.
* Expected to discuss sensitive information i.e. pregnancy related issues, with patients
* Expected to undertake examinations on patients with special needs or learning difficulties.
* Must possess good verbal English
* Able to communicate by face-to-face contact, telephone and e-mail
* Expected to produce high quality diagnostic images in line with ALARA and IR(ME)R regulations
* To act as practitioner and operator to challenge unjustified requests
* To participate in QA testing
* To be able to respond to challenging and difficult situations
* To be involved with QSI 2021
Desirable
* Specialist in orthopaedics
Person Specification
Essential
* Must communicate complex information such as when discussing allergies and past Medical history, prior to undertaking examinations.
* Expected to discuss sensitive information i.e. pregnancy related issues, with patients
* Expected to undertake examinations on patients with special needs or learning difficulties.
* Must possess good verbal English
* Able to communicate by face-to-face contact, telephone and e-mail
* Expected to produce high quality diagnostic images in line with ALARA and IR(ME)R regulations
* To act as practitioner and operator to challenge unjustified requests
* To participate in QA testing
* To be able to respond to challenging and difficult situations
* To be involved with QSI 2021
Desirable
* Specialist in orthopaedics
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).
Additional information
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
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Bristol Road South
Birmingham
B31 2AP
Employer's website
https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Bristol Road South
Birmingham
B31 2AP
Employer's website
https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
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