Job overview
We are looking for a Band 7 radiographer to join our expanding team at this exciting time. Due to a relocation of services, we are opening 2 brand new hybrid theatres within our new hospital wing - both with brand new imaging equipment. As the hub of the vascular services for Bedfordshire and Luton, these hybrid theatres will undertake the vascular intervention cases along with facilitating interventional radiology procedures. We are looking for an experienced radiographer in interventional procedures and another specialty.
Main duties of the job
To take an active part in the provision of service in Vascular Imaging and/or (CT) (MRI) and/or (Radiography and Fluoroscopy) and/or (Nuclear Medicine) and/or (DEXA) and/or (Cardiac Imaging) (no more than two specialised modalities will be expected in a specific job description) whilst maintaining the highest standards of imaging and patient care at all times. To be a good example to and train radiographers, student radiographers and other health care workers and help them to develop into skilled considerate workers. To supervise staff within the clinical environment and to deputise for the Modality Manager in their absence.
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1.To carry out clinical (CT) and/or (MRI) and/or (Radiography and Fluoroscopy) and/or (Nuclear Medicine) and/or (DEXA) and/or (Cardiac and Vascular Imaging) and other specialised modality imaging to produce diagnostic information as required by current protocols.
2.To be a specialist in carrying out and supervising complex imaging.
3.To deputise for the Modality Manager in their absence.
4.To ensure that all examinations are justified as per the IRMER 2000 Regulations and fulfil the role of operator. Ensure radiation dose levels are as low as reasonably practical.
5.To maintain the highest standard of practical and theoretical knowledge to ensure a standard of excellence specialised modality techniques, so that protocols may be modified in an appropriate manner in view of clinical indications, imaging findings or patient condition and problems in image quality are recognised and acted upon.
6.To be aware of Health and Safety at Work Act and ensure the guidelines are followed.
7.To be fully aware of the potential hazards of working in an area and to be familiar with the safety guidelines.
8.To be fully aware of the potential bio-effects of the imaging technique and to ensure that the equipment is used within safe limits at all times. To act at all times with consideration for the safety and welfare of patients.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. HCPC and extensive experience in vascular/IR or cath lab
Desirable criteria
2. Vascular experience
Qualifications
Essential criteria
3. Certificate in cannulation
Desirable criteria
4. Post graduate study in Imaging to MSc level or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential criteria
5. Professional knowledge across the spectrum of cross-sectional/ specialised procedures
Desirable criteria
6. Knowledge of governance and audit procedures
Knowledge
Essential criteria
7. Awareness of all legislation and safety requirements relevant to the post
personal skills
Essential criteria
8. Leadership and motivational skills; motivate, inspire and gain commitment.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
If you have problems applying, contact
Address Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS Trust
Lewsey Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 0DZ
Telephone 01582 497325