Job overview
University Hospitals Sussex Trust has opportunities for radiographers to join our hardworking teams based at Worthing & Southlands Hospitals.
We are looking for a highly-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our diverse radiographer team. You will be able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, whose aim is to provide a polite, friendly and patient-focused service to patients attending a busy Radiology Department.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Main duties of the job
You will be mentored through a comprehensive induction programme using DR equipment and taught CT head initially. Induction will include rotation through all areas of the general departments, theatres and fluoroscopy. You will be expected to work cross site between Worthing and Southlands sites and there may be occasion for cross site working to Chichester. Free hospital transport runs between base sites.
Our departments are focused on providing an excellent level of service for our patients and a supportive environment for our staff. We support continual learning and development.
The Trust is committed to staff health & wellbeing offering many activities including access to staff physio and other specific programmes.
We ask that you demonstrate exceptional clinical and professional standards, consistently deliver the highest quality patient-focused care to our patients, and provide evidence of ongoing CPD.
We require all radiographers to have a positive attitude to team working and good organisational and communication skills.
Please note that all qualified applicants must hold, or be due to qualify in 2025, a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography, Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent and HCPC registration.
In common with many imaging departments the demand continues to increase and therefore a commitment to providing seven day services, extended working days, weekends, standby and on call duties are requirements of the successful candidate
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 - 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
Communications and Relationship skills - (Factor 1)
1. Promote good interdisciplinary working relationships
2. Communicate complex and sensitive information
3. To maintain good communications with other health care professionals and departments to ensure excellent delivery of service
4. Possess good verbal English
5. To proactively work as a team to achieve a common goal
Analytical and Judgemental skills - (Factor 3)
6. To independently assess and justify examinations according to the IR(ME)R 2017 regulations using departmental protocols as appropriate
7. To assess and evaluate the quality of images using experience and training, undertaking further projections as necessary and taking advice when appropriate
Planning and Organisational skills - (Factor 4)
8. To work according to the needs of the department by taking part in all department rotas- working 24/7 i.e. days, nights, weekends, bank holidays, early and late duties
9. To use clinical knowledge and understanding to organise and prioritise patient imaging
10. To be able to work autonomously and as part of a team
Patient/ Client Care - (Factor 6)
11. To be familiar with all aspects of patient preparation and procedures for general and more specialised examinations advising patients, staff and carers to gain informed consent before proceeding
12. To ensure safe patient care and welfare whilst under the care of the Trust.
13. To adhere to the Trust’s Patient First values
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
14. BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or appropriate professional qualification recognised by the College of Radiographers or pending
15. Registered with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) or pending
Knowledge,Training and Exp
Essential criteria
16. Relevant and current knowledge gained through NHS experience in a broad range of Radiographic practice
17. Some on call / lone working experience dealing with trauma imaging
Desirable criteria
18. Experience in supervising or training other professionals.
19. Understanding of Risk management in relation to imaging services
20. Experience in QC
Communication and Relationship
Essential criteria
21. Able to communicate with consultants and other clinical staff on sensitive clinical matters
22. High levels of rapport and persuasiveness required in order to deal with challenging patients, medical conditions and situations
23. Good team skills with the ability to work alone and on own initiative with no supervision
Desirable criteria
24. Experience in communication with senior medical staff over policy issues.
Planning and Organisational
Essential criteria
25. To demonstrate high levels of autonomy in planning and organising own work within agreed clinical methodologies.
26. To demonstrate a satisfactory degree of specialised analysis and judgement required in order to make effective clinical judgements within the scope of general radiography.
Desirable criteria
27. Ability to supervise/coordinate the work of others with less experience.
Information Resources/ IT
Essential criteria
28. Knowledge of Medical imaging equipment and RIS/PACS systems
Desirable criteria
29. Knowledge of MS office applications including Outlook and Word.
Personal Qualities & attribute
Essential criteria
30. Excellent team working skills
31. Conscientious/professional manner
32. Able to accept and respond to constructive criticism.
33. Ability to tolerate high degrees of pressure and stressful situations eg dealing first-hand with clinical and emotional trauma, dealing with aggressive members of the public.
Skills and ED&I
Essential criteria
34. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
35. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
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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.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications