Radiographer

Job summary
We are looking for a Radiographer with a commitment to outstanding patient care and high quality imaging to join our friendly and dynamic team at Royal Hampshire County Hospital.

We have an X-ray equipment replacement programme underway. This is an excellent opportunity to be here at the inauguration.

Main duties of the job
You will undertake general, trauma and fluoroscopic radiography examinations following departmental protocols, providing a high standard of imaging.

We are looking for good communicators with an ability to work both autonomously and in a team; someone with a proactive and flexible approach to provide the best care for our patients across the 24/7 service.

In return we offer opportunity to be part of a friendly, highly motivated and supportive team along with training and development to expand radiography competencies and support career progression. Training opportunities in CT, MRI, DEXA and Interventional Radiology.

We are a busy Radiology Department who undertake examinations in a number of modalities, across 2 sites. The main facilities are Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH) with satellite services at Andover Community Diagnostic Centre.

About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust

Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.

We encourage informal visits. For further details and to arrange informal visits Please contact: View email address on meeveem.com

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

Training and qualifications
Essential

• BSc or Diploma in Radiography
• HCPC registration
• Evidence that knowledge of general imaging is up to date

Desirable

• Experience in image interpretation

Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• NHS experience as a radiographer or student radiographer
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of radiographic procedures including IR(ME)R regulations
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Experience in more than one hospital
• Experience of working with students

Skills and ability
Essential

• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Evidence of knowledge of ALARP, pregnancy and patient care

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.