Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• To be responsible for patients during imaging examinations, and be able to adapt care dependent upon age, condition and clinical need, demonstrating empathy and reassurance. This will entail assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the patient’s condition. Safe handling and moving of patients utilising correct procedures and equipment when required.
• To advise and ensure correct physical and psychological preparation for imaging procedures. Communicate complex sensitive information, relevant to the patient’s condition, overcoming barriers to understanding.
• To participate in CPD and other developmental activities, developing specialist skills. To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice, maintain and develop personal portfolio.
• To be responsible for the safe use of expensive specialised equipment. This will entail monitoring and maintaining in good working order. Evaluate the problem, and report any faults to a more senior radiographer.

Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
• HCPC registered
• NHS Experience

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of postgraduate study or relevant CPD in diagnostic imaging
• Student mentorship or training (at any level)

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• High level of anatomy knowledge relevant to radiography
• Good knowledge of pathologies and disease processes viewed on X-ray
• In depth knowledge of IRMER

Desirable criteria

• Have knowledge of data protection in healthcare

Skills

Essential criteria

• Computer literate
• Being familiar with and able to use a Radiology Information System (RIS)
• Competent in producing high quality diagnostic X-ray images for all patient types
• Has undergone training in theatre imaging, fluoroscopy, dental X-ray, A&E, general and portable X-rays

Desirable criteria

• Basic awareness of audit, quality improvement, or service development
• Good understanding of patient care and communication, including anxious or vulnerable patients

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 (PDF, 240.4KB)
• Personal Specification (PDF, 40.5KB)
• Functional Aspects (PDF, 187.2KB)
• 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)

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name Emmanuel Adeshipe

Job title Plain Film & Fluoroscopy Manager

Email address Emmanuel.Adeshipe@ldh.nhs.uk

Telephone number 01582 497976

Additional information

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If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS Trust
Lewsey Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 0DZ

Telephone 01582 497325

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