Radiographer (Plain Film Rotational)

Job overview

We have permanent positions for a full-time (37.5hrs/week) qualified plain film Radiographer (band 5).

It is essential that applicants are able to (i) travel and work in multiple community diagnostic hubs (currently in Matlock, Walton and Buxton) including the main hospital in Chesterfield and (ii) are able to participate in the out of hours service including weekend, bank holiday and night shifts.

To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive and quality Imaging Service to the Radiology departments at Chesterfield, Buxton and, Walton and Whitworth Hospitals

Assist with supervision of Assistant Practitioners working in the x-ray department

Assist with day-to-day organisation of the department ensuring efficient work flow

Assist with the management of in-patient workload, liaising with wards and porters as appropriate

Liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team both within and outside the Department

Assist with organisation of, and participate in, the department’s Quality Assurance programme

Attend and participate in clinical shifts at Chesterfield and all community departments when required, including evening, weekend and overnight working

Participate, if required, with the training and assessment of Student Radiographers from Sheffield Hallam University or Derby University.

Main duties of the job

SALARY RANGE: £31,049 - £37.796 per annum Band 5   This post offers an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated Radiographer to broaden their experience in a small but friendly district general hospital with rotation to small peripheral hospitals.

We offer a supportive preceptorship programme individually designed with the aim to provide skills, knowledge and confidence to reach your potential. The department is well equipped with four general/ED rooms, two interventional rooms,  a cone beam CT dental room, two CT scanners, two MRI scanners and a substantial ultrasound service based in the main department and in the ante-natal department. The x-ray department provides a 7-day, 24 hour service. Buxton imaging department has two general rooms and an ultrasound room open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Whitworth has one general room which is open 7 days a week 8am to 8pm and an Ultrasound department open 5 days a week. Both provide services to the Minor Injuries Unit, Wards, Out-patient clinics and local GPs, carrying out a range of general x-ray and ultrasound examinations. Additional imaging services are planned at Walton Hospital, Chesterfield, in late 2024.

Own vehicle and full UK driving licence is desirable as we will expect rotation and participation in the community imaging departments.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Establish and maintain good working relationships with other members of staff and Departments in the interests of patient care.

To maintain confidentiality of information pertaining to patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Caldicott guidelines, Data Protection Act and all other relevant legislation and local policy.

To actively participate in the staff appraisal and development process.

Maintain a safe environment by adhering to local infection control policies.

Be familiar with all relevant hospital and departmental Operational, Personnel, Health & Safety policies and procedures.