Job summary
- Main area
- Diagnostic Radiographer
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift work)
- Job ref
- 297-7295336
- Employer
- Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead
- Town
- Gateshead
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Diagnostic Radiographer
NHS AfC: Band 5
In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
PLEASE NOTE it is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their DBS certificate if a check is required for the post. This will be done through deduction from your monthly pay over a maximum of three months. It is also a requirement that all successful applicants register or are registered with the DBS update service where a DBS is required.
All new entrants to the NHS will be appointed on the minimum of the pay scale in line with Terms & Conditions.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated radiographer to join our Plain Film Radiology team. You will work across all areas of plain film imaging including:
- Accident and Emergency
- Out-Patients (including satellite sites)
- In-Patients
- Theatre
- Portables
The ideal candidate will be driven to support the delivery of high standards of care within our department. We strive ourselves on providing timely high quality, patient centres care in line with the Trust's values.
You must be a registered HCPC Diagnostic Radiographer currently practising within the NHS, and we will be happy to support newly qualified staff commencing their career and will a full preceptorship programme.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a committed professional with strong interpersonal skills to develop their experience within a busy clinical environment. The post holder will need to have excellent organisational and communication skills to ensure they can work effectively within an often busy and demanding environment , to ensure Radiology continues to provide a high quality service to all its users.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist in the provision of a high quality radiographic service by performing general radiographic duties within the Radiology Department and supporting the Department in providing a timely radiographic service on a 24/7 basis.
The post holder will be flexible in their approach as the Radiology Department is constantly changing so that it can provide a service that meets Local and National Modernisation Agendas.
Working for our organisation
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Establish and maintain communication with staff and patients on routine operational matters and overcoming any differences in communication between those involved.
- Development your own skills and knowledge and provide information to others to help their development.
- Monitor and maintain Health & Safety & Security.
- Contribute to Service Development, Quality Improvements and take an active role in Safecare (Clinical Governance) activities. Support Lead Radiographer in improving quality of service whilst working towards the Imaging Services Accreditation Scheme.
- To be flexible and supportive of the changes within the Radiology Department that is in response to Local and National Modernisation Agendas for example seven day working
- Support people’s Equal Diversity and Rights.
- Assist in monitoring and protecting groups and individuals whose health & well-being may be at risk with respect to radiation safety.
- Plan, monitor and evaluate the movement of people and goods.
- Input and process patient data, when required.
- Adaptation of skills and knowledge along side technological advancements are essential to service developments and improvements, which enhance overall patient care.
Person specification
Shortlisting
Essential criteria
- NHS experience - work or training
Essential Shortlisting
Essential criteria
- DCR, MSc, BSc Radiography or equivalent.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential criteria
- • DCR, MSc, BSc Radiography or equivalent.
- • Current or anticipated state registration
- • Previous use of Radiology IT Systems
- • To have broad experiences in all aspects of general radiography-techniques and equipment used
- • NHS experience - work or training
Desirable criteria
- • Knowledge and involvement in a QA programme
- • Evidence of CPD
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lyndsey Richardson and Nicola Baxter
- Job title
- Modality Lead Radiographers
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 4456092
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