***Previous applicants need not apply***
**Subject to job matching**
We are looking for full and part time Band 5 Radiographers to join our friendly Radiology team here at East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are a fully digital department, with all plain film rooms and mobile machines being digital. We have two GE Lightspeed CT scanners and two 1.5T Siemens Magnetom Aera. Our Fluoroscopy unit has recently been upgraded to an AGFA hybrid unit and new equipment installed in our Orthopaedic room.
Our new General room at the Congleton Community Diagnostic Centre is due to open this Autumn.
Our Radiology Department is proud to have recently been awarded Dementia Friendly status, with our success being documented on local media. We also have Autism Friendly status with a dedicated Autism link and Well-being champions within the department.
As a department, we support further professional development with encouraging role expansions into advanced practice, reporting, student mentors, apprenticeships, preceptorship and cross‑sectional training.
East Cheshire NHS Trust has the appeal of being nestled in the foothills of the picturesque Peak District, with excellent transport links and proximity to the major cities of Manchester and Stoke‑on‑Trent, ensuring Macclesfield has something for everybody.
37.5 Hours per week (full and part‑time hours available)
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non‑UK residents.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work in all aspects of plain film Radiography, including A&E, General, Orthopaedics, Mobiles and Theatre. The role will involve undertaking a range of clinical shifts, utilising your skills and knowledge to ensure the department continues to deliver a high standard of service.
A unique aspect of working as a Band 5 Radiographer in our Trust is that you will receive full CT training including IV Cannulation training and will rotate through the CT department on a regular basis.
During their first year of practice, all newly qualified Radiographers will undergo the Trust’s recently updated Preceptorship Programme, that has been developed by dedicated Preceptorship Champions to ensure individuals feel valued and supported in their transition into life as a newly qualified autonomous Practitioner.
About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job responsibilities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Person Specification
Qualifications
* HCPC registration
* BSc Degree in Radiography or equivalent Diploma (DCR)
* Evidence of sound level of computer literacy
Experience
* Evidence of recent clinical experience, either pre or post registration.
* General Xray experience including A&E, theatre and mobiles.
* Use of digital Radiographic equipment (DR).
* Experience in CT - CT head and Cervical Spine.
* Fluoroscopy and dental experience.
* Previous experience of working with a range of radiographic equipment and techniques.
* Experience in CT -complex scans including intravenous iodinated contrast scans.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities - Professional
* Sound Radiographic skills and knowledge including image appraisal
* Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and Infection control measures
* Ability to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills
* Ability to demonstrate own initiative and clinical judgement
* Excellent understanding of IRMER (Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations)
* Self‑motivated and conscientious. Can demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop
* Critical thinking skills
* Able to assess a range of clinical situations and act appropriately
* Ability to work within set protocols and standards of practice in line with the professional code of conduct
* Ability to prioritise own workload and work effectively under pressure
* Can demonstrate ability to effectively use PACS (Picture Archiving Communications System) and RIS (Radiology Information System) to access and manipulate images
* IV cannulation trained
* Experience of QA
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities - Interpersonal
* Excellent verbal and non‑verbal communication skills
* Ability to demonstrate empathy and provide effective patient centred care
* Ability to demonstrate effective team working across a range of disciplines of professional groups
Other Role Requirements
* Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£31,049 to £37,796 a yearpro rata (subject to job matching)
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