We would like to invite you to join our friendly team in Devon. Plymouth is a dynamic waterfront city within minutes of Dartmoor, one of the largest national parks in Britain. This is beautiful walking and cycling country and water sports are well catered for. If the arts hold appeal, the city is home to the Theatre Royal Plymouth which, in addition to local and independent projects, hosts national opera, ballet and dance companies and touring musicals. There is a thriving University which includes both medical and dental schools. Plymouth has one of the largest shopping centres in the South West with a range of both big names and independent stores. The Barbican has arts and crafts stores, a renowned Gin Distillery and is a vibrant place for a day or night out. Plymouth also has an interesting maritime history including the Plymouth steps which mark the point at which the Pilgrim fathers set sail for North America. Plymouth is the gateway into Cornwall, has good transport links to the rest of the UK and Europe via road, rail and sea and is only an hour away from the international airport at Exeter.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a B5 X-Ray radiographer: we welcome applications from qualified radiographers with NHS experience as well as 2025 graduates. All new team members will be supported with a structured induction led by our Practice Education team, to include mentorship and image review as part of our team-wide comprehensive radiographer development programme.
Successful candidates will be able to gain a wide range of experience including trauma imaging, general and orthopaedics imaging, theatre and mobile imaging, paediatrics, fluoroscopy, and dental radiography. We are committed to providing increased opportunities to gain more experience in specialist areas and the department supports role extension. We have Assistant Practitioners and reporting radiographers in post, as well as advanced clinical practitioners and consultant radiographers demonstrating commitment to developing the 4 tier structure of radiography.
The department hosts undergraduate radiographers on placement from two local HEI's as well as training apprentice radiographers and Assistant Practitioners, so you will be expected to be actively involved in their training and supervision as part of your role. Education and training is at the heart of everything we do.
This position carries a commitment to out of hours duties at Derriford Hospital and our peripheral sites as part of an AfC compliant rota. You will be expected to work flexible hours across the week.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job responsibilities
Undertake radiographic duties in any of the radiographic or clinical areas of Derriford Hospital and in the peripheral units under our management, ensuring the high standards of radiographic quality and patient care are maintained, and delivered in a timely manner.
To be responsible for the patient whilst in your care and where appropriate to inform relatives and carers when necessary of the procedure being under taken.
Be competent in all routine diagnostic techniques, using highly developed physical skills to provide images of diagnostic quality in a timely manner. Be able to accurately position patients with minimum discomfort to facilitate accurate diagnostic images without the need for repeats.
Assess information on X-ray requests to ensure it is relevant and can be justified under IRMER 2017. You are expected to assess clinical information to support the requested examination.
You will work to agreed protocols, but will be expected to modify an examination if you believe clinical indications require it.
Assess the Radiation risk to the patient and ensure it is kept as low as reasonably practicable (the ALARP principle).
For further details please see attached JD&PS.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Bsc or equivaleet in Diagnostic Radiography
* Current HCPC registration
Knowledge & Experience
* Previous demonstrable experience working within a clinical setting
* Proven understanding and working knowledge of up to date radiation protection legislation
* An ability to employ manual handling techniques, with or without mechanical aids
* Ability to accurately position patients thus ensuring good radiographic technique.
* Demonstrable experience of supervising and supporting learners
* Recent demonstrable radiographic experience if not newly qualified
Aptitude and Ability
* Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
* Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
* Show initiative and be responsive to service needs
* Ability to concentrate on the task in hand despite the distractions of a busy department
* Supports learning and development of self and others
* Ability to adapt to change within the work area
* Ability to interpret the Trust's policy on Violence and Aggression in order to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and colleagues
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.
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