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Job overview

Amersham Hospital is a large community hospital for outpatients, therapy and community-based services. It also includes a large dermatology (skin) department, and the Buckinghamshire Neurorehabilitation Unit for people with neurological and rehabilitation needs. 

Radiology is a small and friendly team providing plain film imaging for GPs and Out-patients. DEXA scanning and dental imaging. We have recently installed two Xograph DR x-ray rooms. We also have a DR dental unit with Cone Beam CT capabilities and a Hologic Horizon W DEXA scanner.

There is an opportunity to rotate to our acute site at Stoke Mandeville Hospital if desired and to participate in the night and weekend rota. 

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder would be expected to rotate through plain film, including dental and DEXA , with training being provided where necessary. You will provide high quality diagnostic imaging for the service users. 

You would be expected to ensure smooth running of the daily service, liaising with the bookings team and vetting imaging requests where necessary. You will provide training and supervision to junior Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and students. 

If you chose to rotate to Stoke Mandeville there are opportunities to be trained and rotate through CT, MRI and/ or fluoroscopy based on departmental needs. 

Working for our organisation

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.