Job vacancy: Diagnostic Radiographer, Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Crewe

Job summary

Main area

Radiography

Grade

Band 5

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Part time
Job share
Flexible working

37.5 hours per week

Job ref

412-DCSS-6874319

Employer: Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Leighton Hospital
Town: Crewe
Salary: pa, pro rata
Closing: 06/02/2025 23:59

Diagnostic Radiographer

Band 5

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust hold a Sponsor Licence. This means that we MAY be able to sponsor you IF the UK Government requirements for sponsorship are met. Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. To be eligible for sponsorship, the role must be in an eligible occupation code and must meet the minimum salary and skill level.

Minimum salary rates are usually £38,700 per year (for Skilled Worker) or £23,200 for Health Care Worker Visa. You can find more information on the Government website.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the entry point (bottom) of the pay band.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To maintain professional standards in accordance with Society of Radiographers policies and professional code of conduct.
To adhere to Departmental and Trust policies and ensure others do so.
Attend all Mandatory training as directed by the Trust.
Report incidents where procedures fail or do not have the intended effect.
To work in accordance with:-The IRR 17 and IR(ME)R 18 regulations, ALARA, Health & Safety Regulations and Departmental and Trust Policies and Procedures.
To provide evidence of continuing professional development, to identify training needs and to develop skills including organisation and supervisory skills and techniques.
To maintain HCPC registration.
To use independently after training the Trust PACS (Picture Archive Communication System) and department D/CR System recording accurate details of faults/issues and reporting fault/issues to senior staff.
Maintain up to date skills and knowledge, and maintain an awareness of patient led service issues.
Maintain a professional/personal portfolio.
Adhere to Trust policy, procedures and guidelines.
Adhere to Trust standards of behaviour and expected performance.
Comply with Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) policies and procedures as appropriate to their role and responsibilities in their individual work setting. Staff are required to be personally accountable for their actions and be responsible for their own compliance in relation to IP&C polices protocols or advice.
To perform duties in a caring and professional manner.
To perform all imaging techniques for which adequate training has been given as required including: CT, Theatre and Portable , AE, Barium, Dental, General and Specialist Radiography.
To review existing policies and procedures suggesting alterations and improvements, where necessary to improve workflow and quality.
To promote communication by attending and participating in departmental meetings.
To manage workloads efficiently and effectively.
To cover the X Ray Department at Victoria Infirmary, Northwich, when required.
Contribute to the planning, monitoring and control of resources.
To participate in audit.
To participate in KSF appraisal.
To participate in the departmental Quality Assurance Program, risk management and risk assessments.
To identify and actively promote best practice.
To participate in the departmental shift system in order to provide and maintain a quality service.
To perform to consistently high quality standards.
Contribute to the development of teams, individuals and self to enhance performance.
To provide staff and student training, to include presentations as part of the radiographers education programme and to external bodies.
Create, maintain and enhance working relationships with wards, clinicians and staff.
To work towards obtaining the necessary skills to meet the requirements of the competency framework.
To perform miscellaneous duties as and when requested by the Service Manager.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography

Desirable criteria

Ability to solve problems & make decisions under pressure.

skills/knowledge

Essential criteria

Good communication skills.

Desirable criteria

Computer literate.

Experience

Essential criteria

HCPC registration

Experience

Essential criteria

Relevant experience

Key Messages

· Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.

We are a flexible working employer, so please talk to us about any flexible working requirements.

· All correspondence will be sent to the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.

· Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.

· Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.

· Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.

· Please provide a contact email address for referees. We will not request references until after you have been made a formal job offer.

· You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one). This will be done via 3 monthly instalments from your pay. We encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.

· We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.

· Some posts may have implications on existing NHS Pension Scheme arrangements. For further information please visit the NHS Pensions Agency website: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-pensions

· Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their employees have a “right to work” in the UK. If you intend to seek permission to work in the UK via a Skilled Worker visa, please be aware that the UK Government set eligibility requirements e.g. minimum salary requirement and skill levels. Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. We recommend that you use the information on the Home Office website to check if this role will be eligible.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Cat Staley-Talbot
Job title: Deputy Service Manager / CT Operational Lead
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01270273367

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Job summary

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Diagnostic Radiographer

Band 5

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

skills/knowledge

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Experience

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Experience

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