Job overview
Are you a radiographer looking to locate to the South Coast? Does working in a pro-active & friendly department with state of the art radiology equipment sound appealing to you? University Hospitals Dorset X-ray department is looking for Band 5 radiographers to join the X-ray teams. All new starters are supported with induction and preceptorship providing radiographers the opportunity to undertake a structured program of self-development in all aspects of the x-ray including audit, equipment and techniques. This is actively supported by in-house run CPD sessions and the opportunity to attend external training/learning events. Main duties of the job Successful candidates, as UHD Radiographers, will be based at Bournemouth Hospital with rotation if required to Christchurch and Poole Hospitals. There is an expectation for successful candidates to be competent and participate in all general X-ray imaging, fluoroscopy, theatre imaging & dental radiography. Furthermore successful candidates will be expected to participate in the 24/7 out of hours X-ray services. All Band 5 Radiographers are encouraged to extend and develop their clinical skills and knowledge. We are committed to role extension, with the department training Radiographers in Plain image Reporting, Fluoroscopy procedures and Ultrasound. Our Reporting Radiographers all actively report ED, GP, out and in-patient radiographs with a mix of speciality in Appendicular, Axial and Chest reporting. Fluoroscopic Radiographers cover busy interventional lists inclusive of barium swallow lists, arthrograms, proctograms, and HSG’s. This role requires HCPC Registration. Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital Interview Date: 16th March Working for our organisation UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview. If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions. UHD has active networks including Women’s, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes. AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process Detailed job description and main responsibilities At UHD we are fortunate to have installed modern, well-equipped X-ray departments boasting mainly Philips & Samsung X-ray equipment. In addition across UHD radiology we have 7 MRI scanners, 6 CT scanners, 4 cardiac angiography labs and a 2 room Interventional Radiology Suites. Other specialities include DEXA scanning and digital fluoroscopy. The directorate will perform over, examinations this year with a team of over Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners across the UHD sites. Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria BSc In Radiography or equivalent (pending results) Desirable criteria Post graduate experience Experience Essential criteria Evidence of CPD General radiography techniques Desirable criteria Commitment to personal development and updating of skills Technical Skills Essential criteria Competent to undertake all general exams Excellent radiography ability in mobiles and theatre imaging Good computer skills Knowledge Essential criteria Radiation safety Understanding of IRMER & IRR Infection control Desirable criteria Evidence of updates in general radiography technique and equipment