Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Radiographers to join our bank team. Shifts will be on an ad hock basis. and based at Lewes Victoria Hospital, Uckfield Community Hospital, Chailey Clinical Services or Crowborough War Memorial Hospital. 

Our departments consist of 3 well-equipped digital x-ray rooms, 1 CR x-ray room,  3  ultrasound rooms and a brand new Bone Densitometry suite.

The department performs a wide range of X-ray examinations from a variety of referral sources including Primary Care, Musculoskeletal services and the Minor Injury Unit on-site. We provide an X-ray and Ultrasound service for the local population and Bone Densitometry scanning for a wider population within East Sussex. 

As a member of the bank team you will be helping us to provide a responsive and efficient service in keeping with our Foundation Trust vision and values. You will be able to display excellent interpersonal skills with a caring patient-centred and flexible approach to work.

Main duties of the job

a)To undertake radiographic examinations using analytical, judgemental and physical skills to achieve the appropriate high-quality image. 
b) To liaise with referrers and service users to maintain an efficient service 
c) To assist referring Emergency Nurse Practitioners in the Minor Injury Unit by employing the Red Dot Scheme for identifying abnormal appearances on x-ray images. 
d) To use the CRIS radiology information system for patient management, data collection and storage. To use PACS for data management and storage. The information on both these systems is shared with other sites. 
e) To be aware of the Trust’s emergency planning processes and follow such processes as necessary in the event of a sudden unexpected incident 
f) To work with the Radiology Team Leader to ensure the day-to-day smooth running of the department including absence cover 
g) To take responsibility for Health & Safety issues and reporting within the department 
h) To undertake training as necessary in line with development of the post 
i) To participate fully in the development review (appraisal) process and 
undertake Continuing Professional Development as required. 
j)To participate in the out of hours radiographer rota at Uckfield Community Hospital.

Working for our organisation

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?
•    Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
•    Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
•    Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
•    Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
•    Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
•    Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
•    Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
•    Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.