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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (10 week rolling rota, working a mix of weekdays, weekends and nights.)
Job ref
236-DPG-P497-24
Employer
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Fairfield General Hospital
Town
Bury
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/11/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust logo

Diagnostic Radiographer

Band 5

Job overview

The Radiology Directorate is looking to recruit keen, motivated and enthusiastic Radiographers to join our dedicated team of highly skilled professional Radiographers at  Fairfield General Hospital.  Students due to qualify in June 2025 are welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of the radiography team, providing an efficient and high quality imaging service 24/7, whilst dealing with patients in a caring professional manner. You will be expected, over time, to develop skills and experience in a range of areas and will be supported throughout this time by senior radiographers, although immediate supervision may not always be practicable. 

You must have a degree or equivalent in Radiography obtained in the United Kingdom and be HCPC registered.

These posts are ideal for Radiographers who wish to develop their skills in a busy hospital setting.

The departments offer a preceptorship scheme and an induction programme. The departments provide clinical placements for undergraduate radiographers and are committed to learning and development. Role extension is actively encouraged.

Working for our organisation

The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • UK BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR (R) or pending
  • HCPC Registration or pending

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience of working within a team and independently with support.
  • Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of the principles of Radiography.
Desirable criteria
  • CT experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner.

Other

Essential criteria
  • Ability to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities subject to reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act 2010

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardFair Train work experience quality standard - gold standardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoWorkplace Wellbeing Charter LogoArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerTime to changeStep into healthGM Good Employment Charter

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
Claire Jopson
Job title
Clinical Department Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0161 778 2787
Additional information

Claire Jopson  0161 778 2787

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Turnpike House
Eccles New Road
Salford
M50 1SW
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