Job summary
We require reliable, enthusiastic and motivated Radiographers to join our bank. In return you will can offer you:
- Flexible hours; choose when and where you want to work
- Competitive pay rates; including enhanced pay for unsociable hours
- Paid annual leave
- NHS pension scheme
- A fast-track recruitment process if you move to a substantive role
- Opportunities to work in different wards and departments, including community, dental and specialist services
- Access to Services, such as those provided by our Staff Wellbeing Team
- Ability to book your shifts from home using our online portal
- Option to block-book shifts in a set period
- SMS notifications of shift availability
- Access to staff newsletters and bulletins
- Eligible for various local and national discounts which are available to NHS staff
- Free uniform, where applicable
Main duties of the job
To assist in the provision of high quality Radiographic Service within Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, whilst complying with all Trust and Department policies and procedures.
To carry out all radiographic techniques and examinations to a consistently high standard, professionally and efficiently following department procedures.
The role is to provide high standards of care to patients accessing our services. You will need to embrace our trust values, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and have a flexible approach to your work.
About us
This is a great opportunity to work in a flexible way with one of the country's top performing trusts, twice rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission.
Northumbria Healthcare covers a large geographical area, providing safe and high-quality care in both hospital and community settings. As such we need to be able to respond quickly to meet demands caused by an increase in patient activity, staff holidays or illness.
This is where our staff bank plays a vital role, providing service support 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. The bank is not just for doctors and nurses, we cater for all staff groups including AHPS, nursing support roles, administrative staff, facilities staff and more.
There are many reasons why people join the staff bank, some to supplement earnings, or to work around commitments such as childcare or studying, while others may wish to develop their skills and work experience. So, if having the flexibility to pick and choose your hours is important, then this may be your opportunity. To find out more about the benefits of working on the bank visit our website www.yournorthumbriacareer.co.uk/staff-bank
Job description
Job responsibilities
BSc. Radiography or equivalent.
HPC Registration
To demonstrate competency in general radiology and fluoroscopy Opinion slip completion of trauma image interpretation to assist junior medical staff and ENP nurses
Must have evidence of on going CPD.
Must demonstrate competence and confidence in working single handed and be able to problem solve.
Knowledge and understanding of Trust and department policies and procedures
Good communication and Interpersonal skills, ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team.
Assess and organise own workload of patients and maintain associated records.
Check patients details on request card and using clinical knowledge verify information and justify examination in accordance with IR(ME)R .
To assist in organising the day to day duties of the radiography helper staff.
To be proficient in the use of department computer system and PACS after a short period of induction.
Must be capable to work unsupervised and single handed when required.
Supervise Assistant Practitioners, helpers and student Radiographers and verify examinations and checking the work carried out by them.
Ability to communicate with all patients including patients who may have difficulty in understanding or where English is not the first language.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Professional Registration
Essential
- BSc in Radiography or equivalent
- HPC Registration
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date technical knowledge
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
- To demonstrate competency in general radiology and fluoroscopyOpinion slip completion of trauma image interpretation to assist junior medical staff and ENP nurses
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cobalt
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE27 0NY