Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a skilled and enthusiastic Senior Radiographer to join our friendly and dynamic Imaging team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) in Brighton.
UHSussex provides care for 1.8 million service users across Sussex and its borders across five main hospital sites. RSCH is the largest site, providing district general, specialist and tertiary services to the residents of Brighton and Hove, mid Sussex and parts of East Sussex, in addition to being the major trauma centre for the whole of Sussex and the South East. The Brighton campus also includes the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital and the Sussex Eye Hospital.
The Imaging Department is predominantly based in Level 4 of the Louisa Martindale Building, with emergency x-ray and CT imaging services provided separately in our department on the acute floor. The Department currently has:
1. Samsung DR x-ray equipment.
2. Canon and Siemens CT scanners.
3. Siemens and Philips MRI scanners, including 3T which will open in Spring 2025.
4. Philips IR suite and hybrid theatre.
The successful applicant will become a core part of our multidisciplinary team, rotating through all areas of plain film, fluoroscopy, mobile x-ray and theatres, whilst also having the opportunity to train in CT, MRI and Interventional Radiology. They will also be able to develop their role in the support and education of junior staff, students and other healthcare personnel.
Main duties of the job
This Senior Rotational Radiographer role would suit radiographers who have good experience of working in a busy imaging department and wish to continue working in x-ray, whilst offering additional dedication to develop their career in the fields of CT, MRI and Interventional Radiology. This position offers the chance to be an integral part of our thriving Imaging team and work closely with like-minded radiographers, junior staff, radiologists, nurses, RDAs and HCAs.
The Imaging Department is supported by a team of Lead Superintendent Radiographers and Superintendent Radiographers and, in return of your commitment to us, we will provide on-going support for your professional development as well as a friendly, challenging and stimulating work environment.
With this role, there is a commitment to the out-of-hours service and extended working days.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
5. The Senior Radiographer will be expected to work in all areas of Imaging at the Royal SussexCounty Hospital (RSCH), the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital (RACH), and Hove Polyclinic(HPC).
6. TheSeniorRadiographerwillneedtobeabletoundertakeawiderangeofclinicaldutiestoprovide a high-quality imaging serviceandassistin the diagnosis and treatmentofpatients,encouraging andsupportingcolleaguestoalsodoso.
7. Ensure the department delivers an exemplary service and experience to patients and members ofthe public.
8. Ensure departmental adherence to Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R)2017 and Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR) 2017, MRHA MRI safety guidelines and the Trust’spolicies,protocols, andguidelines.
9. Actively participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, including the supervision of newlyqualified andjuniormembersof staff, assistantpractitioners,andstudentRadiographers.
10. SupporttheSuperintendentRadiographersto ensure thedaytoday runningoftheImagingDepartment issmoothlyco-ordinated.
11. The post-holder will be expected to participate in the 7-day extended day and out-of-hours (OOH)rota.
Person specification
Training, HCPC registration and NHS experience
Essential criteria
12. Degree/Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography
13. HCPC registration
14. Previous NHS experience
15. Experience in trauma and A&E plain film radiography
16. Experience in general radiography including plain film, mobile, theatres and fluoroscopy
Desirable criteria
17. Experience in cross-sectional
18. Experience in Interventional radiology
Working at UH Sussex
Desirable criteria
19. Mentions specifics of working at UHS/RSCH
Patient/care focussed
Desirable criteria
20. Evidence of providing patient-focused care
21. Understanding of Patient First
22. Trust Values
Team working
Desirable criteria
23. Evidence of team working within Imaging
24. Evidence of working in a wider multidisciplinary team
Safety
Essential criteria
25. Awareness of IR(ME)R 2017
26. Awareness of IRR 2017
Desirable criteria
27. Awareness of Health and Safety (RIDDOR, COSHH, Health and Safety at Work Act, etc.)
28. Data Protection/GDPR awareness
Modality experience
Essential criteria
29. Experienced band 5 radiographer- at least 12 months
Desirable criteria
30. Experience in plain film
31. Experience in CT
32. Experience in IR
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
33. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
34. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
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Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
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