Job summary
- Main area
- Senior Radiographer Radiology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-6420882-JUL24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing and Southlands Hospitals
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Radiographer
Band 6
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
Are you looking for a change of scenery or a new challenge?
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Radiographers to join our dynamic, friendly team, to play a key role in maintaining and improving standards and quality of patient services.
Worthing Hospital is located between the South Downs National Park and the award-winning Seaside that boasts the status as one of the best British seaside towns to move to in 2023, according to Time Out.
It is an exciting time to join our team, with the opening of our Clinical diagnostic center at our Southlands Site (Shoreham-on-Sea) which boasts new X-ray /CT and MRI equipment as well as new US rooms this year. We are also in the mist wide scale equipment replacement program at our Worthing site.
The post is based on the Worthing and Southlands site and includes training and rotation through general X-ray, theatre and mobile imaging, fluoroscopy. There is also the opportunity to train in CT. Candidates should have been radiographic experience for 18 months or longer.
Main duties of the job
Please note: Applicants for this post must have prior NHS or equivalent experience.
Applicants must be adaptable and be prepared to work evenings, nights and weekends as part of a seven-day service delivery and also to work at satellite units.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment.
As a senior radiographer you will be responsible for looking after junior members of staff through training, shadowing and just being there for people to draw on your experience and knowledge. Part of the senior role involves appraising junior staff.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Role Summary
- The post holder will be part of the multi-disciplinary team responsible for the efficient day to day running of the X-Ray department in Worthing and Southlands Hospitals.
- The post holder will need to be able to undertake a wide range of clinical duties in X-Ray, and other modalities as appropriate, to provide a high quality imaging service and assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, encouraging and supporting
colleagues to do so also. - The post holder will adhere to all Radiation regulations, Trust policies and protocols.
The post holder will be directly involved in the training and supervision of Radiographers, apprentice radiographers and students.
The role is based at Worthing and Southlands hospitals. You may be required to provide support on other sites across the trust.
The post-holder will be expected to participate in the 7-day extended day service.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Communication
- To communicate in a concise and appropriate manner, highly complex
information regarding examinations to clinicians and multidisciplinary teams, regarding diagnosis and/or treatment of patients. - To promote good working relationships both between all staff within the Radiology Department and across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Provide excellent care and communication with our Patients providing the highest standards of Clinical care
Service Delivery and Improvement
- To prioritise and co-ordinate workload and resources in own area of work ensuring efficient and effective patient management.
- To work autonomously and effectively to ensure a safe and efficient service for patients.
- As the Radiology service expands the post holder is expected to maintain a flexible approach to work patterns in order to meet the changing needs of the department and to contribute to this expansion.
- To assist in the evaluation of new equipment if requested by senior staff.
- To contribute to the creation of policies and procedural development using
clinical knowledge. - To contribute to financial initiatives through the careful use of all resources.
- To be able to maintain accurate records using departmental RIS.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- 18 Months experience as a radiographer
- Wide range of X-ray experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience in another modality
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to deal with complex clinical problems
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates initiative
People Management and Development
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates team working
- Self-motivation and autonomous working
Desirable criteria
- Student Supervision
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Phil Mayes
- Job title
- X-ray Superintendent
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01903205111
- Additional information
I am available from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
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