University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Specialist Senior Radiographer Paediatrics and Safeguarding
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Would you like a job in the largest hospital in the South West as a Specialist Paediatric Radiographer?
Do you have strong clinical/ leadership skills in general radiography & want to develop an essential imaging service?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a B6 specialist area radiographer in Paediatrics and Safeguarding X-Ray Imaging. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic HCPC registered Radiographer to join our dynamic imaging team at UHPT. Applications are welcomed from radiographers with demonstrable post graduate NHS experience within plain film/general team, sound current clinical proven knowledge of radiography, with current clinical expertise across all areas of x-ray imaging and a keen interest in Paediatrics and Safeguarding Imaging.
About the Role
The Paediatric X-Ray Imaging service at UHPT encompasses a broad remit and is a regional centre for a wide variety of patient pathways including Paediatrics.
As well as being a specialist within this area, a successful candidate will be responsible for delivery of Paediatric x-ray services, also supporting the X-Ray service line responsibility to oversee an effective Safeguarding support and educational programme for the X-Ray department.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical excellence
- Liaise with all service users
- Lead service development
- Manage the day-to-day organisation of the clinical area
- Provide effective and efficient leadership
- Support across the whole of X-ray Paediatric Imaging service
- Deputise in the absence of the Paediatric Lead Radiographer
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The department hosts undergraduate radiographers on placement from the University of Exeter and the University of Plymouth as well as training apprentice radiographers and assistant practitioners, so you will be expected to be actively involved in their training and supervision as part of your role, whilst supporting the wider team. All candidates must be enthusiastic about teaching and supporting learners in the clinical environment.
Working Hours
This position carries a commitment to Agenda for Change compliant 7 day working at Derriford Hospital and peripheral sites. You will be expected to work flexible hours across the week.
About Us
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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Application Process
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If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100.
We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Hannah Zamaria
- Job Title: Lead Radiographer for Paediatrics and Safeguarding
- Email Address: hannah.zamaria@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 01752 432469
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