Band 6 Cross Sectional Specialist Radiographer Birmingham, England
Job description
Job summary
Band 6 Cross sectional Radiographer MRI at UHB QEH site.
UHB is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England, serving a regional, national, and international population. Comprised of multiple sites, successful candidates will be based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
The Imaging Directorate provides 24/7 service delivery and has an established track record of service re-design and transformation. The current focus has seen a financial investment of over 3 million to upgrade and modernise the equipment and facilities at the 4 hospital sites. There are plans underway for 3 MRI installations at QEH site including an install of an MRI within radiotherapy and CT replacements.
The MRI Imaging Department has 5 Siemens and 1 GE scanner including 1.5 and 3T systems and CT has Siemens and Canon scanners. We will provide an allocated mentor, induction program, CPD opportunities with protected study time and opportunities to progress career development. There will be development opportunities to develop Advanced Clinical Practice and Management.
This vacancy offers an excellent opportunity to join a professional and dedicated imaging team committed to providing a first class service.
If you are looking to work with like-minded, experienced professionals and wish to join a team with opportunities to advance your career then look no further.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
Successful candidates will be trained to provide highly skilled and specialised CT and MRI imaging for all patients. You will be expected to contribute to the development, growth and success of the facility as part of a multidisciplinary team.
You must be a qualified radiographer relevant post-graduate experience and be able to demonstrate knowledge of these two modalities and hold current HCPC registration. Previous MRI experience is desirable.
The post-holder will ensure that a gold standard service is delivered to all stakeholders though ongoing engagement with continued professional development (CPD). You are encouraged to participate in audits and reflective practice CPD.
Duties will include participation in out-of-hours rota including nights, weekends and bank holidays. The service does operate an extended working day with some flexibility in shift patterns.
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.
Job description
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
HCPC registration D.C.R. (R) or BSc Radiography S.R.R.
Documented experience in diagnostic imaging.
Evidence of CPD and reflective practice, link grade competencies
Experience
Essential
Relevant clinical experience in general radiography
Experience in the specialised CT imaging modality
Experience in general radiography
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
