Job Overview
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 30 hours per week across a 7 day shift system including long days, evening, nights, weekends and bank holidays shifts .
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.
* Please note if sufficient number of applications are received this post may close early*
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 will 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 and contribute to the 7 day work shift patterns including long days, evening, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Please Note
* Please note if sufficient number of applications are received this post may close early*
* There will be a written image interpretation assessment which we can not do via teams, therefore only face to face interviews will be accommodated**
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
* Significant radiographer student experience
* Providing timely examinations
* Knowledge of IRR17 and IRMER, COSHH, Health and Safety and other relevant regulations governing particular specialities
* Ability to use initiative, analyse and solve problems, make decisions
* Experience of quality assurance and audit programmes
* Experience of working with CRIS, PACs etc
Desirable criteria
* The ability to work unsupervised out of hours situations as sole on-call practitioner providing timely examinations
* Experience of working with theatre, ED and interventional radiology
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* BSc Hons Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent (or pending 2025)
* State Registration with the Health Professionals Council
* Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
Skills
Essential criteria
* Good organisational skills
* Flexible
* Helpful and responsible attitude
* Good communication skills
Desirable criteria
* Ability to work effectively in a busy and changing environment
* Ability to work independently and unsupervised, using your own initiative and working as part of a busy team
Personal
Essential Criteria
* Motivated team worker
* To maintain a flexible approach and to develop the role according to service needs
* Compassionate
* Understands the Trust Right Care Behaviours