RCHT is currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Radiographer looking to develop their clinical and professional skills.
The role will include rotating to other sites within the imaging department.
3rd Year students hoping to qualify this summer are encouraged to apply as we can employ as a B4 ARP until HCPC registration is achieved.
We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time for this vacancy. Please only apply for this role if you have right to work in the UK"
Main duties of the job
To perform a wide range of clinical imaging examinations within Clinical Imaging as well as in Theatres, Wards and Accident and Emergency.
To work as part of a team providing a 24-hour, 7-day radiographic service for the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust, including a commitment to the 'on-call' service.
The Practitioner will comply with the Ionising Radiation Regulation (IRR 17), Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) regulation (IR(ME)R 17) and the Trust Radiation Safety Policy.
Justify radiology referrals (within scope of practice) using referral criteria which falls within the Royal College of Radiologists Guidelines and the Clinical Imaging Protocol Manual.
To rotate to other Hospitals within imaging department.
To work closely with colleagues within a multidisciplinary team
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
* Identity Checks
* Professional registration and qualification checks
* Employment history and reference checks
* Occupational Health clearance
* Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
* Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* DCR(R) or BSc Hons (Radiography) in Diagnostic Imaging
* Current state registration through HCPC.
* 3rd Year students
Experience
* Previous experience working in the NHS/ Healthcare setting
* Experience working in a busy Imaging Department
* Placement Experience in a imaging department
Practical Skills
* Ability to work autonomously or part of a team
* Ability to prioritise own workload and work under pressure
* Good analytical and problem-solving skills
* Basic IT skills necessary to use specialist imaging equipment
* Experience in using PACS and RIS
Disposition Adjustment and Attitude
* Pleasant, cheerful team player
* Motivated- Can Do Attitude
* Accurate written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to communicate clinical information clinical information to patients and colleagues
* Caring and professional attitude
* Flexibility and ability to take part in shifts including out of hours, weekends and bank holidays.
* Rotate to other Hospitals within Imaging
Training
* Commitment to attend in-house training and CPD learning
* Willingness to further current knowledge
* Mandatory training
Additional Circumstances
* Ability to undertake duties
* A criminal record check satisfactory to the Trust.
* Post holder must comply with professional code of conduct and/or code of conduct for NHS managers where applicable
* To hold a valid Full UK drivers license
* Right to work in the UK
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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