Diagnostic Radiographer

ROHFT Careers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

We are looking for a Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer.

Our Imaging Department plays an essential role in the Trust, offering a range of diagnostic tests with modern equipment. We have recently refurbished our fluoroscopy room into an additional digital x-ray room. This high level of investment by the Trust ensures we are able to provide the best imaging facilities for our patients. We have recently commissioned 6 Cios Flow Image Intensifier to be used within our theatres.

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit 2 x full time radiographers with a passion for imaging, to expand our experienced team. Significant or extensive experience in plain film and fluoroscopy is essential, and this post will give you the opportunity to build on and extend your clinical expertise in MSK imaging.

The successful applicant will be required to work extended weekdays and weekends on a rolling rota as well as on-call duties. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person. You will need to be motivated to learn, flexible, and enthusiastic to develop your skills. It is essential that you have significant or extensive experience working within the NHS.

You should have strong communication and interpersonal skills. You will play an important role in patient care, so you should be positive, adaptable, and work to high standards to ensure our Trust maintains its good reputation.

Responsibilities include:

1. To undertake a range of general radiographic procedures and organise service provision within the main X-Ray Department and Operating Theatres under the supervision of the X-ray Team Lead Radiographer.
2. To directly supervise Assistant Practitioners and Radiographic Assistants to maximise throughput and monitor image quality.
3. To provide an on-call and 7-day service to the patients.

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally, and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world-class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family-friendly, and flexible working arrangements and policies to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented, please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Samira Begum Job title: CT/Xray Team Leader Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07917087918