Job summary
- Main area
- Band 6 Radiographer - Intervention
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 370-AHP6RAD-V385
- Employer
- Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Warrington Hospital
- Town
- Warrington
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/08/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 22/08/2024
Employer heading
Radiographer
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Warrington & Halton Hospital is looking to recruit an amazing Radiographer to join their team in Interventional Radiology, Cath lab and Fluoroscopy.
We are the ‘hidden-gem’ of the North-West and if you are a motivated, hard- working professional, who wants to progress in your career, then “WE ARE” the perfect place for you.
We are a team that is keen to push boundaries and develop our staff from within. We support Radiographer Advanced practise in all areas of the department.
We encourage self-development and fully support attendance at National and International Conferences to ensure we get the best outcomes for our patients. In recent years we had delegates and presenters at UKIO, RSNA, BNMS and BEMUS.
In return, we expect a team approach. The ideal candidate must demonstrate commitment to their own personal development and show a keen interest in the future development of our service. They would ideally have experience in Interventional Radiology or Cath lab but this is not essential.
Main duties of the job
This role involves working within a small team of radiographers, nurses and support staff on the Interventional Radiology Day Case Unit which comprises of an I.R theatre with 5 bed day case ward attached. We perform a wide range of Interventional procedures including vascular, urological, G.I and gynaecological. We also perform general fluoroscopic procedures such as barium swallows and video fluoroscopy. The Cardiac Catheter lab is a separate unit with a 10 bedded ward attached, compromising again of a small team of nurses and radiographers performing diagnostic procedures and device insertions.
This role is an exceptional opportunity for a committed professional with excellent interpersonal skills to further develop their experience in a supportive environment within a forward-thinking Trust.
The post holder will work clinically as a valued member of the Team and ensure a positive patient experience through the delivery of high standards of patient care.
We support new staff by ensuring they are on a mentorship programme to support their transition to our Trust, which ensures that you will feel confident and competent in your role.
We have plenty of opportunities for CPD including research, audits, CPD meetings. So come and join a dynamic and exciting department, where we are committed to supporting and encouraging our staff!
Working for our organisation
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated ‘good’ organisation with ‘outstanding’ features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work. The Trust is proud to have achieved numerous external accreditations and is working towards achieving the Anti-Racist Organisation Framework, recognising the importance of anti-racism in all that we do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
***The full details of this role are available within the job description and person specification attached***
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical experience in general radiography in NHS
Desirable criteria
- Clinical experience in Intervention, Fluoroscopy or Cardiac Cath Lab.
Skills Knowledge and competencies
Essential criteria
- Organisational skills
- Communication
Desirable criteria
- Ability to challenge current practise
Physical skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work flexibly and autonomously
- Professional, mature and empathetic attitude
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Andrea Oxford
- Job title
- Principal Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01925 662396
- Additional information
We are offering informal visits to the department so people can meet the team and see our department in operation.
To organise a time and date please contact Andrea Oxford or The interventional team on 01925 665763.
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