Job description
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital is our new hospital, currently under construction in Smethwick, which stands proudly between Sandwell and West Birmingham (SWB).
Once open in 2024, it will be a significant acute hospital within Birmingham and the Black Country. Bringing together specialties from all areas of SWB, it will provide a hub for emergency care, acute medical wards, maternity, general and specialist surgery.
If you would like to join a culture of like-minded people, check out our latest CT Superintendent Radiographer vacancy.
The Imaging Department at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust is experiencing an exciting period of transformation. As an Imaging Service we are leading the way in response times for patient x-rays and scan meaning access to faster treatment for patients.
As a member of the team you will have the opportunity to excel in all aspects of CT, working across our 4 scanners, cross-site.
We provide Imaging services across a 7 day service at City Hospital in Birmingham, Sandwell General Hospital in West Bromwich and Rowley Regis Community Hospital in Rowley Regis and Winston Green Prison.
Sandwell General Hospital and City Hospital are busy acute hospitals providing many specialist services and a broad range of emergency services, including Emergency Department, Stroke, Cardiac, Maternity and Breast Screening Services. Rowley Regis Community Hospital provides rehabilitation and a wide range of outpatient and diagnostic services. We also have imaging services that operate from Neptune Health Park, where we support the ever growing demand on the GP surgery.
We have recently expanded our radiographer numbers resulting in a dedicated team keen to welcome and support new talent. You will be expected to participate in our busy Out of Hours and seven-day service and to work at both City Hospital and Sandwell General Hospital
We understand that the early days in a new job can be daunting so we allocate all new starters with a buddy/ mentor. On your first day you will be met by either your buddy or the Cross-Sectional Radiographer Lead and this will be an opportunity to complete any necessary paperwork. We will then expect you to complete an induction period, during this period you will be expected to complete and sign off your competency sheets. You will then be given shifts on the e-roster system.
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
1. Our People – to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
2. Our Patients – to be good or outstanding in everything we do
3. Our Population – to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.