Radiographer (Plain Film Rotational)

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Full timePart time
Location: Chesterfield
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We have two full-time (37.5hrs/week) positions available for a qualified plain film Radiographer (band 5). Final year Radiography students expecting to graduate this Summer are invited to apply.

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) 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, Walton and Whitworth Hospitals.

Responsibilities include: 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.

SALARY RANGE:

£29,970 - £36,483 per annum Band 5 positions available (full-time and part-time hours available).

This post offers an exciting opportunity for self-motivated Radiographers to broaden 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.

Applications are invited from final year Radiography students.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well-performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 3,800 staff and good financial control, currently operating with a positive financial surplus and was recently rated “Good” by the CQC following their latest inspection in November 2018.

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.

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