Band 6 Senior Radiographer -BHOC

Job description

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job overview

The Imaging Department at Newham University Hospital, Barts Health have an exciting career development opportunity to become a Band 6 Radiographer in our team. Our Barts Health values describe our approach to everything we do, working collaboratively and compassionately to deliver the best care.

This is a key role within the Imaging Department, the post holder will have a pivotal role in supporting the service to meet its activity and quality improvement priorities, diagnostic and cancer performance standards and strategic development of the service.

We are looking for a skilled radiographer who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and is committed to maintaining the highest professional standards. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team at BHOC providing a comprehensive imaging service across a range of Theatre orthopaedic imaging and clinical specialties.

Imaging services across Barts Health are transitioning to a new model of work, recruiting experience staff to drive the quality of care delivered by Radiography across at BHOC site. Our vision is to support staff to work to the top of their licence, nurturing skills through training and mentorship to realise a workforce that provides outstanding care for our patients now and in the future.

Main duties of the job

A supportive and friendly working environment.

Opportunities to work across a diverse range of imaging services.

Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

Access to specialist training and continuing professional development.

Participation in service improvement, quality assurance, and governance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, and high-quality radiographic examinations.

Ensure excellent patient care and experience at all times.

Support junior staff, students, and newly qualified radiographers.

Contribute to quality improvement, radiation safety, and departmental audits.

Contribute to the delivery of a safe and efficient imaging service, including shift and weekend working as required (participate in the delivery of a 24/7, 365 service).

At NUH, we are committed to providing outstanding patient care and creating an inclusive workplace where our staff can thrive and develop. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is excited about providing high quality patient care within a close-knit and supportive team environment. If you are looking for a rewarding role within a forward-thinking imaging department, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us shape the future of imaging services at NUH

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Fulfilled a varied role as a radiographer in the Band 5 position.
• Evidence of some role extension or as an experienced Band 6 radiographer with specialized Imaging procedures.
• Evidence of CPD, including attendance at relevant short course & study days.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers, or equivalents
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration

Desirable criteria

• Postgraduate study in a relevant area

Skills

Essential criteria

• Competent to perform IV injections and cannulation (or willing to undergo training).
• Skilled in keyboard and mouse operation of computerized technology Able to operate VDU equipment.
• Teaching and training skills with the ability to adapt training and teaching styles in response to needs of the trainee.
• Team player with enthusiasm for radiography, with the ability to engage staff at all levels.
• IT skills, with advanced levels of understanding of Microsoft office
• PACS, RIS and CRS knowledge and experience.

Communication

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective communication in a wide range of situations in writing, person or by telephone
• Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis
• Awareness of new developments in radiography

Communication

Essential criteria

• Ability to work within a team
• Good understanding of National regulations and MHRA safety guidelines.
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and Health and Safety
• Awareness of new developments in radiography

Specific requirements

Essential criteria

• Required to work 0800-1600 hours weekdays and participate in evening, night & weekend shifts as appropriate
• Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations

Visa Sponsorship Information

This role is subject to UK immigration requirements. Where sponsorship is required, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa in accordance with current UK Visas and Immigration rules, including any salary, qualification, and role-specific requirements applicable at the time of appointment. Candidates who require sponsorship will only be considered where the post is eligible and where all sponsorship criteria can be met. Evidence of the right to work in the UK will be required before appointment. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals' who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.

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Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.

Barts Health promotes active travel as part of its goal to reach Net Zero. Each site is accessible by public transport and the Trust has a cycle to work scheme and some sites have Brompton Hire Pods.

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