Diagnostic Radiographer Job at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
We would like to invite you to join our friendly team in Devon. Plymouth is a dynamic waterfront city within minutes of Dartmoor, one of the largest national parks in Britain. This is beautiful walking and cycling country and water sports are well catered for. If the arts hold appeal, the city is home to the Theatre Royal Plymouth which, in addition to local and independent projects, hosts national opera, ballet and dance companies and touring musicals. There is a thriving University which includes both medical and dental schools. Plymouth has one of the largest shopping centres in the South West with a range of both big names and independent stores. The Barbican has arts and crafts stores, a renowned Gin Distillery and is a vibrant place for a day or night out. Plymouth also has an interesting maritime history including the Plymouth steps which mark the point at which the Pilgrim fathers set sail for North America. Plymouth is the gateway into Cornwall, has good transport links to the rest of the UK and Europe via road, rail and sea and is only an hour away from the international airport at Exeter.
We currently have the following vacancy:
Band Diagnostic Radiographer post: Full time.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a band 5 general radiographer. All new team members will be supported with a structured induction and support from our Practice Education team which includes mentorship and image review, as we support all our new team members to develop their radiography and patient care skills.
Successful candidates will be able to gain a wide range of experience including trauma imaging, general and orthopaedics imaging, theatre and mobile imaging, paediatrics, fluoroscopy, and dental radiography. We are committed to providing increased opportunities to gain more experience in specialist areas and the department supports role extension. We have Assistant Practitioners and reporting radiographers in post, as well as advanced clinical practitioners and consultant radiographers demonstrating commitment to developing the 4 tier structure of radiography.
The department hosts undergraduate radiographers on placement from two local HEI's as well as training apprentice radiographers and Assistant Practitioners, so you will be expected to be actively involved in their training and supervision as part of your role. Education and training is at the heart of everything we do.
This position carries a commitment to out of hours duties at Derriford Hospital and our peripheral sites as part of an AfC compliant rota. You will be expected to work flexible hours across the week.
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe employing more than 6,500 staff. As a tertiary referral centre we offer a wide range of clinical specialities to the population we serve. We provide a wide range of acute and general hospital services including oncology and radiotherapy, paediatrics, neurosciences and cardiothoracics. The emergency department is designated as a major trauma centre for the Peninsula. As a result, radiographers at Derriford undertake a very comprehensive range of examinations within their given area of practice; this makes it a very interesting and rewarding place to work. The imaging department takes student Radiographers from the University of Exeter and University of Plymouth, and is a training site for Radiologists based at the Peninsula Radiology Academy, close to the Hospital. The imaging department has a comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging modalities including, plain film, CT, MRI, ultrasound, interventional radiology, cardiac cath labs, fluoroscopy as well as providing imaging services at peripheral sites.
Our Trust core values are ‘Put patients first’, Take ownership’, ‘Respect others’, and ‘Be positive’. If you agree that these values should be integral to your work, then University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust has much to offer you.
To perform routine radiographic and more specialised examinations to a high quality whilst limited patient dose and providing high levels of patient care. To competently carry out a range of X-ray procedures, according to their professional training and departmental protocols, being proficient to work in all general rooms of the department.
To be involved with service delivery and service improvement for the benefit of the patient and liaise with other Health Care Professionals and departmental staff on a daily basis as part of a wider inter-professional team.
To help train and supervise less experienced Radiographers, students, apprentices and other staff on imaging equipment, explaining the imaging protocols and diagnostic outcomes.
To continue to develop ones own knowledge, practice and development through continued professional development and reflective practice as per the requirements of the HCPC.
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We currently have the following vacancy:
Band Diagnostic Radiographer post: Full time.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a band 5 general radiographer. All new team members will be supported with a structured induction and support from our Practice Education team which includes mentorship and image review, as we support all our new team members to develop their radiography and patient care skills.
Successful candidates will be able to gain a wide range of experience including trauma imaging, general and orthopaedics imaging, theatre and mobile imaging, paediatrics, fluoroscopy, and dental radiography. We are committed to providing increased opportunities to gain more experience in specialist areas and the department supports role extension. We have Assistant Practitioners and reporting radiographers in post, as well as advanced clinical practitioners and consultant radiographers demonstrating commitment to developing the 4 tier structure of radiography.
The department hosts undergraduate radiographers on placement from two local HEI's as well as training apprentice radiographers and Assistant Practitioners, so you will be expected to be actively involved in their training and supervision as part of your role. Education and training is at the heart of everything we do.
This position carries a commitment to out of hours duties at Derriford Hospital and our peripheral sites as part of an AfC compliant rota. You will be expected to work flexible hours across the week.
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe employing more than 6,500 staff. As a tertiary referral centre we offer a wide range of clinical specialities to the population we serve. We provide a wide range of acute and general hospital services including oncology and radiotherapy, paediatrics, neurosciences and cardiothoracics. The emergency department is designated as a major trauma centre for the Peninsula. As a result, radiographers at Derriford undertake a very comprehensive range of examinations within their given area of practice; this makes it a very interesting and rewarding place to work. The imaging department takes student Radiographers from the University of Exeter and University of Plymouth, and is a training site for Radiologists based at the Peninsula Radiology Academy, close to the Hospital. The imaging department has a comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging modalities including, plain film, CT, MRI, ultrasound, interventional radiology, cardiac cath labs, fluoroscopy as well as providing imaging services at peripheral sites.
Our Trust core values are ‘Put patients first’, Take ownership’, ‘Respect others’, and ‘Be positive’. If you agree that these values should be integral to your work, then University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust has much to offer you.
To perform routine radiographic and more specialised examinations to a high quality whilst limited patient dose and providing high levels of patient care. To competently carry out a range of X-ray procedures, according to their professional training and departmental protocols, being proficient to work in all general rooms of the department.
To be involved with service delivery and service improvement for the benefit of the patient and liaise with other Health Care Professionals and departmental staff on a daily basis as part of a wider inter-professional team.
To help train and supervise less experienced Radiographers, students, apprentices and other staff on imaging equipment, explaining the imaging protocols and diagnostic outcomes.
To continue to develop ones own knowledge, practice and development through continued professional development and reflective practice as per the requirements of the HCPC.
Please Note :
siennaramirez.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, siennaramirez.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.