09 Oct
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham
Job description
Job summary
Due to significant demand on our Diagnostic Radiography services, UHB are currently recruiting Band 5 DR Radiographers.
We are looking to recruit qualified, HCPC registered radiographers with NHS experience, who may be looking for their first post qualification post or a new opportunity in their career with a trust who have one of the most enviable reputations for delivering radiographic services in the UK.
You will need to be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and will be expected to produce highly diagnostic imaging within our trust.
We can promise that our induction programme will allow all new staff to be confident and competent working within our busy Imaging departments.
We have a solid support network from our Clinical Lead Radiographers, Advanced Practitioners and Clinical Educator Radiographers who will teach and advise where they see fit, providing on going coaching and mentoring opportunities.
You will work within all areas of your chosen hospital site, including busy Emergency Departments, varied specialised theatre cases and will have the opportunity to complete X-rays on Europe's largest single floor ITU.
This is truly an outstanding opportunity to launch your Radiographic career.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be able to choose which of the sites within UHB they want to work at; Heartlands, Queen Elizabeth, or Solihull;
and will work in all areas including, Inpatients, Outpatients, ED, Theatres and Fluoroscopy.
Within those areas you will :
Perform x-ray procedures in line with agreed competence
Clinically assess patients in order to decide the most appropriate radiographic projections to achieve a diagnostic result, consideration being given to age,
fragility, ability to co-operate due to physical / mental condition.
Communicate clearly and openly with colleagues and patients clinical and organisational issues.
Advise patients, staff, and others on the preparation of a wide range of radiographic procedures in order to achieve compliance with written instructions.
Adopt a patient centred approach to clinical practice
Ensure that during the course of work, adequate radiation protection is given to self, patients and other members of staff
Frequently manoeuvre x-ray equipment, both in the Radiology Department and mobile X-ray equipment around the wards and manipulate patients into the appropriate positions in order to achieve optimum radiographic projections.
The successful candidates will also need to ensure they are working in line with UHB Trust Values to ensure we are delivering the highest standards of clinical care to our patients.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to :
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment.
This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work.
This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO.
We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications leading to BSc Diagnostic Radiography or DCR
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography or DCR and to include HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of up-to-date professional knowledge
- Evidence of up-to-date technical knowledge
- Awareness of current NHS issues
Desirable
Wide range of practical clinical radiographic experience
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Demonstration of good interpersonal skills
- Able to supply accurate, precise information
- Effective communication skills
- Effective organisation skills
- High level of enthusiasm
- Ability to work shifts
Desirable
- Self-motivated
- Ability to motivate others
- Strong leadership skills
- Evidence of team leadership skills
- Good presentation skills
- Evidence of innovation
- Energy / drive / ambition
- Shows initiative
▶️ Band 5 Radiographer
🖊️ University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Birmingham