Radiographer in Doncaster

As a qualified or newly qualified Radiographer you will participate in a range of Imaging tasks within the X-Ray department across multiple hospital sites. You will be working as part of a vibrant and dynamic team, covering A&E, inpatient, outpatient, theatre and mobile Imaging. The Radiology Department is a progressive, forward-thinking team and the candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in the shaping and delivery of the Radiology service. We aspire to create an outstanding service, to support individual staff needs.

Main duties of the job:

• Applications are welcome from enthusiastic and motivated newly qualified or experienced Radiographers looking to expand their skills in our busy, friendly Imaging Departments over a number of sites.
• Applicants must be adaptable and be prepared to work evenings, nights and weekends as part of a seven-day service delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment.
• We are committed to role extension, career progression and actively encourage CPD. Staff are supported to achieve their personal professional goals and aspirations within imaging modalities.
• Undertake a wide range of imaging examinations as per the department’s technique protocols contributing towards the key service objectives of the Medical Imaging Department.
• You will undertake a variety of examinations including general radiography, fluoroscopy, theatre, dental radiography and mobile imaging.
• Provide a quality service for all referrers and to the clients they refer.

Working for our organisation:

Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues. It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it’s our pledge to help you develop, belong and thrive here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

Benefits:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Certificate of sponsorship:

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants.

Person specification:

• DCRR or B.Sc Diagnostic Radiographer
• Registered healthcare professional (HCPC) or student due to qualify as a healthcare professional (HCPC)
• Knowledge of life support skills

Personal Attributes and skills:

• Communicate effectively with staff at all levels
• Tact and Diplomacy
• Caring attitude towards patients
• Deal with all clients regardless of medical or social problems
• Ability to deal with clients who have barriers to communication (language, deafness, learning difficulties)
• Able to maintain client confidentiality
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to follow procedures and protocols
• Logical & Methodical manner
• Able to accommodate the demands of the post as required with flexible working and good attendance
• Able to travel independently between all sites as required

Knowledge and Experience:

• Recent experience in busy Imaging Department (either as student or qualified radiographer)
• Recent experience in NHS
• Evidence of CPD
• Previous out of hours working

Please note that all correspondence will be sent via email. If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.

The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.