Due to the expansion of services within Interventional Radiology(IR), we are looking to recruit a trainee specialist Radiographer in IR.
The successful applicant will be paid as a band 5 (Annexe 21) and upon successful completion of their training to include the completion of competency documents and a procedure training log, the candidate will be moved into a band 6 role within IR. Full training will be provided.
The department is the vascular hub for the region and participates in the Black Country Alliance (BCA) service, which provides a 24/7 on-call service for both vascular and non-vascular emergency procedures.
The department uses a range of medical devices to perform both routine and complex elective and emergency procedures including Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). The department has performed in excess of 930 EVAR procedures since 2006.
The department has evolved considerably over recent years and will continue this process as we expand into new procedures and patient services.
Main duties of the job
The interventional theatre was refurbished and remodelled in 2021 to a high specification including the installation of a new state of the art imaging system. In March 2023 the Dudley Group also opened a Hybrid operating theatre which includes the latest model of a floor mounted imaging system.
You will be required to participate in the on-call service out of hours including weekends and bank holidays
The interventional staff will also be expected to work in other modalities including Fluoroscopy, Cath lab and the general imaging department.
Working for our organisation
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached job description for details of the main role responsibilities involved with this vacancy
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
1. Diploma of the college of Radiographers or BSC in Radiography
2. HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
3. Evidence of attendance of speciality/short courses in Interventional Imaging
4. Evidence of intermediate life support (short course) training
Experience
Essential criteria
5. Experience as working part of a team
6. Knowledge of Radiation protection standards
Desirable criteria
7. Previous experience of working within the National Health Service (NHS)
8. Previous experience of teaching/mentoring or working in a supervisory role
9. Experience of managing verbal complaints/issues
Knowledge
Essential criteria
10. Able to accurately report and record work activities.
11. Evidence of CPD activities
Desirable criteria
12. Awareness of current issues affecting Radiology and the NHS
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential criteria
13. Computer literate
14. Personable - able to present a positive image of themselves and the service.
15. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with the general public and all levels of staff, including senior management, health professionals. Must have a good command of written and verbal English.
16. Confident telephone manner
17. Effective communication skills of complex information both verbal and written
18. Enthusiasm to develop the service
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential criteria
19. Gives attention to detail; checks information received for accuracy and interpretation
20. Self-motivated with a high drive for success.
Desirable criteria
21. Evidence of ability to solve problems
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential criteria
22. Ability to plan and prioritise list
23. Able to remain calm when under pressure and when managing multiple, competing priorities.
24. Used to working in complex organisation with competing priorities.
25. Manages time effectively
26. Able to prioritise activities
27. Able to deal with a steady flow of work and sudden episodes of heavy workload
28. Reliable
Physical Skills
Essential criteria
29. Working under pressure
30. Flexible and adaptable.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential criteria
31. Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services because people matter
32. Values and behaviours to reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect & Responsibility
33. Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
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Multi-site working
The four partner Trusts of the Black Country Provider Collaborative (Dudley Group NHS FT, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust) are actively working in partnership to deliver a collective vision focused on providing "better, faster and safer care to the population of the Black Country and beyond".
To support this vision, we are (where appropriate and safe to do so) actively looking at new models of care which:
34. Better protect elective / planned care service delivery across the system by organising on a 'hot and cold' arrangement
35. Consider the optimal use of resources through consolidation and specialisation, and
36. Seek to reduce unwarranted variance, level up / standardise care through a 'Networked Service Solution' approach across the four sites
Against this context, although this post is hosted by The Dudley Group, there may be an expectation to work flexibly across the four partner Trusts to better meet patient and service needs.
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