Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
Provide specialist spinal services at our world-renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics.
Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services.
Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services.
Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family-friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact
bht.recruitment@nhs.net
or phone 01494 734868. We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family. Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic Radiographers to join our friendly and supportive Radiology team at Community Diagnostic Centre in Amersham. You will join our team of Senior Radiographers where we will provide opportunities for you to develop your career. We offer a great working environment, investing in training and new equipment, but our greatest asset is our highly skilled, patient-focused and friendly team. This post is rotational which will include CT & MRI and General X-ray if required. This post will be based at CDC in Amersham Hospital but the successful applicant may work cross-site if required. Main duties of the job
Vet and accept imaging requests and advise medical officers of the appropriateness of requests. Undertake intravenous injection of contrast media by hand or by high pressure injector (over 16 years old) in line with the injection policy. Undertake equipment quality assurance in line with QA programme and take appropriate action. Interpret images sufficiently to discuss with a Consultant Radiologist further sequences within agreed protocols. In absence of Radiologist use experience and judgement of previous cases to take further images to demonstrate an area of abnormality. Monitor and clinically assess student radiographers. Participate in staff development and training. Participate in and undertake Audit and research projects. Assist with development of procedures and protocols. What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us?
We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant, there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on
bht.recruitment@nhs.net
quoting the vacancy reference number. Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Degree or equivalent in Radiography Evidence of CPD and attendance at relevant short courses HPC Registration Post Graduate Certificate EXPERIENCE
Strong experience in radiography including out of hours work Experience of Quality Assurance or up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety and Risk Assessment issues Supervision and training of junior colleagues Experience working in the NHS 2-3 years experience in radiography including out of hours work Plus experience with Fluoroscopy procedures Plus 1 year MRI experience and CT scanning. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Travel to other sites if required Participation in out-of-hours rota SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Venepuncture and cannulation Clear concise oral and written communication skills in order to deal with a range of staff/patients and provide written reports Ability to develop protocols for clinical imaging Knowledge of Health & Safety issues Ability to deal with difficult situations, complaints, aggressive behaviour Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team Appraisal and objective setting Organisational skills PPE requirements:
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures. COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations
remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended. If you are successful at interview, we will require you to complete a Covid-19 risk assessment document. Application deadline:
This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight. If we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the closing date. Contacting you:
We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly. Application information:
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Shortlisting:
The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into. Travel expenses:
It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interview will not be reimbursed. Smoking:
All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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bht.recruitment@nhs.net
or phone 01494 734868. We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family. Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic Radiographers to join our friendly and supportive Radiology team at Community Diagnostic Centre in Amersham. You will join our team of Senior Radiographers where we will provide opportunities for you to develop your career. We offer a great working environment, investing in training and new equipment, but our greatest asset is our highly skilled, patient-focused and friendly team. This post is rotational which will include CT & MRI and General X-ray if required. This post will be based at CDC in Amersham Hospital but the successful applicant may work cross-site if required. Main duties of the job
Vet and accept imaging requests and advise medical officers of the appropriateness of requests. Undertake intravenous injection of contrast media by hand or by high pressure injector (over 16 years old) in line with the injection policy. Undertake equipment quality assurance in line with QA programme and take appropriate action. Interpret images sufficiently to discuss with a Consultant Radiologist further sequences within agreed protocols. In absence of Radiologist use experience and judgement of previous cases to take further images to demonstrate an area of abnormality. Monitor and clinically assess student radiographers. Participate in staff development and training. Participate in and undertake Audit and research projects. Assist with development of procedures and protocols. What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us?
We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant, there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on
bht.recruitment@nhs.net
quoting the vacancy reference number. Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Degree or equivalent in Radiography Evidence of CPD and attendance at relevant short courses HPC Registration Post Graduate Certificate EXPERIENCE
Strong experience in radiography including out of hours work Experience of Quality Assurance or up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety and Risk Assessment issues Supervision and training of junior colleagues Experience working in the NHS 2-3 years experience in radiography including out of hours work Plus experience with Fluoroscopy procedures Plus 1 year MRI experience and CT scanning. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Travel to other sites if required Participation in out-of-hours rota SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Venepuncture and cannulation Clear concise oral and written communication skills in order to deal with a range of staff/patients and provide written reports Ability to develop protocols for clinical imaging Knowledge of Health & Safety issues Ability to deal with difficult situations, complaints, aggressive behaviour Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team Appraisal and objective setting Organisational skills PPE requirements:
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures. COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations
remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended. If you are successful at interview, we will require you to complete a Covid-19 risk assessment document. Application deadline:
This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight. If we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the closing date. Contacting you:
We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly. Application information:
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Shortlisting:
The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into. Travel expenses:
It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interview will not be reimbursed. Smoking:
All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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