RCHT is currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Radiographer looking to develop their clinical and professional skills.
The role will include rotating to other sites within the imaging department.
3rd Year students hoping to qualify this summer are encouraged to apply as we can employ as a B4 ARP until HCPC registration is achieved.
We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time for this vacancy. Please only apply for this role if you have right to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
The imaging department provides clinical placements for student Radiographers & Radiographer apprentices from Exeter & Plymouth Universities and is a training site for Radiologists. We also have Assistant Practitioners, Advanced Practitioners (including Reporting Radiographers), and Consultant Radiographers in post and are committed to developing the knowledge and skills of our radiographic workforce.
You will be a valuable member of the team in the provision of a quality led and timely Imaging service. We actively support and encourage Radiographers in their career development and are committed to providing increased opportunities to widen specialist skills, extend roles and deliver advanced practice. Over the recent years, 15 of our radiographers have progressed from B5 to 6 or B6 to 7. There is an active CPD and audit calendar within the department with involvement from all staff groups.
The Clinical Imaging Service is county wide offering patients high quality diagnostics in their local community hospital or specialist services at the Royal Cornwall, St Michaels and West Cornwall Hospitals.
The diagnostic Imaging department continues to maintain accreditation through the Quality Standards for Imaging (QSI) and has been inspected and rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Outstanding', - the highest possible rating.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
DCR(R) or BSc Hons (Radiography) in Diagnostic Imaging Current state registration through HCPC.
Desirable
3rd Year students
Experience
Essential
Previous experience working in the NHS/ Healthcare setting Experience working in a busy Imaging Department
Desirable
Placement Experience in an imaging department
Practical Skills
Essential
Ability to work autonomously or part of a team Ability to prioritise own workload and work under pressure Good analytical and problem-solving skills Basic IT skills necessary to use specialist imaging equipment Experience in using PACS and RIS
Disposition Adjustment and Attitude
Essential
Pleasant, cheerful team player Motivated- Can Do Attitude Accurate written and verbal communication skills Effective listening skills Ability to communicate clinical information to patients and colleagues Caring and professional attitude Flexibility and ability to take part in shifts including out of hours, weekends and bank holidays. Rotate to other Hospitals within Imaging
Training
Essential
Commitment to attend in-house training and CPD learning Willingness to further current knowledge Mandatory training
Additional Circumstances
Essential
Ability to undertake duties A criminal record check satisfactory to the Trust. Post holder must comply with professional code of conduct and/or code of conduct for NHS managers where applicable To hold a valid Full UK drivers license Right to work in the UK
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall NHS Trust
Treliske
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
156-6811765 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The role will include rotating to other sites within the imaging department.
3rd Year students hoping to qualify this summer are encouraged to apply as we can employ as a B4 ARP until HCPC registration is achieved.
We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time for this vacancy. Please only apply for this role if you have right to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
The imaging department provides clinical placements for student Radiographers & Radiographer apprentices from Exeter & Plymouth Universities and is a training site for Radiologists. We also have Assistant Practitioners, Advanced Practitioners (including Reporting Radiographers), and Consultant Radiographers in post and are committed to developing the knowledge and skills of our radiographic workforce.
You will be a valuable member of the team in the provision of a quality led and timely Imaging service. We actively support and encourage Radiographers in their career development and are committed to providing increased opportunities to widen specialist skills, extend roles and deliver advanced practice. Over the recent years, 15 of our radiographers have progressed from B5 to 6 or B6 to 7. There is an active CPD and audit calendar within the department with involvement from all staff groups.
The Clinical Imaging Service is county wide offering patients high quality diagnostics in their local community hospital or specialist services at the Royal Cornwall, St Michaels and West Cornwall Hospitals.
The diagnostic Imaging department continues to maintain accreditation through the Quality Standards for Imaging (QSI) and has been inspected and rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Outstanding', - the highest possible rating.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
DCR(R) or BSc Hons (Radiography) in Diagnostic Imaging Current state registration through HCPC.
Desirable
3rd Year students
Experience
Essential
Previous experience working in the NHS/ Healthcare setting Experience working in a busy Imaging Department
Desirable
Placement Experience in an imaging department
Practical Skills
Essential
Ability to work autonomously or part of a team Ability to prioritise own workload and work under pressure Good analytical and problem-solving skills Basic IT skills necessary to use specialist imaging equipment Experience in using PACS and RIS
Disposition Adjustment and Attitude
Essential
Pleasant, cheerful team player Motivated- Can Do Attitude Accurate written and verbal communication skills Effective listening skills Ability to communicate clinical information to patients and colleagues Caring and professional attitude Flexibility and ability to take part in shifts including out of hours, weekends and bank holidays. Rotate to other Hospitals within Imaging
Training
Essential
Commitment to attend in-house training and CPD learning Willingness to further current knowledge Mandatory training
Additional Circumstances
Essential
Ability to undertake duties A criminal record check satisfactory to the Trust. Post holder must comply with professional code of conduct and/or code of conduct for NHS managers where applicable To hold a valid Full UK drivers license Right to work in the UK
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall NHS Trust
Treliske
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
156-6811765 #J-18808-Ljbffr
