Radiographer CT/MRI/XRAY

Radiographer, Band 6, West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven and CDC based in Workington up to 37.5 hours available.

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint Band 6 Specialist Radiographer (Rotational) to join the team at WCH. The post has a requirement to rotate to the CDC based at Workington.

This post is suitable for Radiographers with at least one year post qualifying experience to work on a rotational basis across CT/MRI and plain film.

The work area will be dependent on the role appointed to (according to experience of successful applicant) and would include a combination of the following - main x-ray where you would be expected to participate in all aspects of plain film X-ray including in community sites, Theatres, Fluoroscopy CT and MRI. You must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to coordinate workflow and a focus on providing a caring, patient centred and flexible approach to work.

We are committed to developing professional practice and positively support personal development for all colleagues.

A 24/7 shift system is in operation at WCH with rotation across plain film, this includes CT commitments and a requirement to work at the CDC based in Workington undertaking CT/MRI and plain film duties on rota basis (8-8 seven days a week). All staff are expected to work at other sites in the trust, if required, to meet service needs however this post is based at WCH, Whitehaven.

Main duties of the job

This post offers a unique opportunity for a highly motivated Radiographer to develop their imaging skills as part of a small dedicated team in a busy District General Hospital. Duties involve rotation through CT/ MRI and plain film X-Ray area of the department which includes plain film, fluoroscopy and theatre imaging.

It is essential that you are flexible and able to work a range of shift patterns that will include long days, evenings, out of hours and weekends according to the needs of the service. A 24/7 shift system is in operation for both CT and plain film at the acute site. Staff may be asked to cover at other sites when required, this includes community sites where they would be the sole radiographer.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

1. Being a clinically led organisation
2. Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
3. A positive patient experience every time
4. A great place to work
5. Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

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Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Important Information

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Disclosure and Barring Service:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

A lease car may be available for this position further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

These schemes are subject to availability.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Radiography or equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Relevant Post Graduate Certificate or equivalent

Desirable

• Post Graduate qualification
• Certificate of competence in IV administration

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Moving and Handling
• Well developed communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to use initiative appropriately
• Ability to motivate
• Mentorship skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Able to move & Manipulate Radiology Equipment & wear protective clothing
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values & behaviours needed for dignified care
• Ability to teach.
• Decision making skills
• Organisational skills.

Desirable

• Leadership skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Patient Care including signs of deteriorating health
• Continuing professional development with portfolio
• Patient care
• CRIS/PACS
• Pathology Recognition
• Trust Policies and procedures
• Moving & Handling Techniques
• Infection prevention & control.
• Protection of persons against radiation hazards
• IM&T
• Medicines Management

Desirable

• Speciality specific through personally directed study and training
• Use of PC, / Use of email and internet.
• Microsoft office
• Incident Management
• Policy, protocol & guideline production.
• Risk assessment

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Willing to Accept Responsibility
• High Integrity & empathetic
• Team member
• Confident & meticulous

Desirable

• Desire to Progress Academically

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexible Approach to Working Patterns
• Willing to work across NCIC trust, & travel to community sites as required
• Willing to develop skills to extend the role as required.
• Must be within 30 minutes travelling time of base Hospital, when on call

Desirable

• Driving Licence

Experience

Essential

• Well developed diagnostic Radiography within an acute hospital
• Experience in specialist field(s) of Radiology (as appropriate to role)
• Moving and handling the non-independently mobile/those with multiple injuries

Desirable

• Teaching and Appraisal

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Road, Hensingham

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

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