We have a permanent position for a full-time (37.5hrs/week) qualified plain film Radiographer (band 5).
It is essential that applicants are able to (i) travel and work in multiple community diagnostic hubs (currently in Matlock, Walton and Buxton) including the main hospital in Chesterfield and (ii) are able to participate in the out of hours service including weekend, bank holidays and night shifts. It is desirable therefore that applicants hold a full UK driving licence.
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive and quality Imaging Service to the Radiology departments at Chesterfield, Buxton and, Walton and Whitworth Hospitals
Assist with supervision of Assistant Practitioners working in the x-ray department
Assist with day-to-day organisation of the department ensuring efficient work flow
Assist with the management of in-patient workload, liaising with wards and porters as appropriate
Liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team both within and outside the Department
Assist with organisation of, and participate in, the department’s Quality Assurance programme
Attend and participate in clinical shifts at Chesterfield and all community departments when required, including evening, weekend and overnight working
Participate, if required, with the training and assessment of Student Radiographers from Sheffield Hallam University or Derby University.
This post offers an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated Radiographer to broaden their experience in a small but friendly district general hospital with rotation to small peripheral hospitals.
We offer a supportive preceptorship programme individually designed with the aim to provide skills, knowledge and confidence to reach your potential. The department is well equipped with four general/ED rooms, two interventional rooms, a cone beam CT dental room, two CT scanners, two MRI scanners and a substantial ultrasound service based in the main department and in the ante-natal department. The x-ray department provides a 7-day, 24 hour service.
Buxton imaging department has two general rooms and an ultrasound room open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Whitworth has one general room which is open 7 days a week 8am to 8pm and an Ultrasound department open 5 days a week. Both provide services to the Minor Injuries Unit, Wards, Out-patient clinics and local GPs, carrying out a range of general x-ray and ultrasound examinations.
Walton Hospital has a digital Xray room that operates Monday- Friday 9am-5pm.
Own vehicle and full UK driving licence is desirable as we will expect rotation and participation in the community imaging departments.
We would encourage applications from final year Radiography Students.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 3,800 staff and good financial control, currently operating with a positive financial surplus and was recently rated “Good” by the CQC following their latest inspection in November 2018.
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Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the full duties and responsibilities of the role.
