Job overview
We are recruiting for a Radiographer who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
We have an exciting opportunity for a general radiographer your role will include plain film, theatre and mobile work, and CT. You will be based at the Lister Hospital but will be expected to participate as required at the Trust’s two other hospital sites in Welwyn Garden City and Hertford
We pride ourselves on being a friendly, energetic department. There is a strong culture of team work and staff development, with CPD being actively encouraged and supported.
The department operates a 7 day shift pattern extended working day so a flexible approach to work patterns is essential.
Below is what members of the team had to say about the Radiology department:
"A lovely place to work with a great team spirit"
"A very caring and very diverse and multicultural department who will make anyone who starts to work here feel very welcome"
"We all work together as a team and help each other as much as we can"
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
The department has CR/DR systems, integrated with Carestream PACS and encompass a comprehensive range of equipment including DR general and dental rooms, flat plate interventional room, CT, MRI, Breast Imaging, DXA Scanning, Spect CT scanner and a wide range of Ultrasound services.
The Trust currently has 5 CT scanners and 3 MRI scanners (3T and a new 1.5T). There is a dedicated recovery area for interventional cases in Radiology.
You will rotate within the main departments, theatres and CT departments. CT and cannulation training will be provided.
Flexibility, enthusiasm and a professional attitude to your role are essential.
Students qualifying in June are encouraged to apply. We offer the opportunity to start as a band 4 while awaiting your HCPC registration.
Working for our organisation
At East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
• The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
• New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
• Hertford County, Hertford
• Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
* BSC or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
* Up to date knowledge of current radiographic trends
* Understanding of IR(ME)R legislation
* Enthusiasm for Radiography
Desirable criteria
* Interest in technical QA
* Working knowledge of clinical governance
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
* No previous experience required other than relevant training
Desirable criteria
* Some experience using RIS, DR/CR/PACS
Skills
Essential criteria
* Good communication skills
* Desire to work as part of team
* Physically fit
Desirable criteria
* Recognise limitations
* Good organisational skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* IT literate
* Commitment to CPD
Other requirements
Essential criteria
* Participation in 7 day working shift pattern
* Ability to understand and adhere to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy
* Equality and Diversity awareness
* To be flexible with work patterns.
* Role model our Trust values every day