Senior Radiographer - Band 6

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached document for full job description in detail.

CANDIDATES WHO ARE CURRENTLY ON A BAND 5 PRECEPTORSHIP HERE AT THE LUTON & DUNSTABLE HOSPITAL ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc Radiography (Hons) or Diploma of College of Radiographers (or equivalent)
• HCPC Registered

Desirable criteria

• Certificate in cannulation
• Completion of 'red dot' course or equivalent to

Experience

Essential criteria

• Extensive experience of working in an acute hospital
• Extensive experience in general radiographic practice
• Some experience working in CT
• Some previous experience in a leadership role

Desirable criteria

• Experience working in cardiac catheterisation Lab
• Fluoroscopy trained with some experience

Skills

Essential criteria

• Skilled in performing cross-sectional/cardiac imaging
• Participate in first line image interpretation.
• Computer literacy, with excellent computer / keyboard skills / mouse skills
• Commitment to governance and audit

Desirable criteria

• Ability to undertake range of both general & specialist cardiac catheterisation examinations

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Understanding of IRMER and other regulations relevant to post
• Awareness of all legislation and safety requirements relevant to the post
• Professional knowledge across the spectrum of cross-sectional/ specialised procedures

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous personal professional development
• Commitment to governance and audit

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

• Job description in detail (PDF, 216.4KB)
• Band 6 Person specification (PDF, 136.4KB)
• Functional Aspects (PDF, 160.4KB)
• L&D Hospital site map (PDF, 96.8KB)
• Disclosure & Barring Information and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 78.5KB)
• Staff Diversity Network (PDF, 140.3KB)
• Information for Disabled Applicants (PDF, 98.7KB)
• Staff Benefits (PNG, 1.6MB)