Radiographer - Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom - Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Description

We are looking for a newly qualified / about to qualify student radiographer to come and join our friendly team in Sussex. We can offer a supportive environment to help establish and develop your skills in general radiography, Cone beam CT, basic non-contrast CT and fluoroscopy work.

We would welcome applications from 3rd year students.

Informal visits are welcomed and encouraged.

Main duties of the job The job encompasses

• Acting as an IRMER operator for radiology equipment
• Providing patients with outstanding care
• Working as part of a team with both clinical and non clinical radiology workforce/other departments
• Competency in vetting and protocolling radiographic, Cone Beam CT referrals
• Supporting delivery of on-call system
• Developing excellent communication skills

Working at QVH combines the excitement, challenge and career opportunities of a major research and teaching hospital with the satisfaction of delivering excellent patient care that meets the needs of our community.

We also offer attractive benefits such as

• personal development to support career aspirations, including accredited clinical and management development programmes
• a dedicated Reward service, offering a range of national and local discounts, cashback and tax relief schemes

If you are keen to develop your skills and knowledge, then this is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, expert team. About us Welcome to QVH and thank you for your interest in our hospital.

QVH is a specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns/cancer care and rehabilitation services for people across the South of England.

We are a centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care, the best clinical outcomes and a safe and positive patient experience.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership working among all staff at the Trust.

At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends. Job description Job responsibilities

• Acting as an IRMER operator for radiology equipment
• Providing patients with outstanding care
• Working as part of a team with both clinical and non clinical radiology workforce
• Competency in vetting and protocolling radiographic, Cone Beam CT referrals
• Supporting delivery of on-call system

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• HCPC registration (including graduating students)
• NHS experience (as student or qualified)

Desirable

• Modalities experience - fluoro/CBCT/XR

Additional requirements Essential

• CPD - activity demonstrated via dissertation/reflection

Desirable

• Mandatory training - BLS/IPAC etc

Experience Essential

• Full range of Radiographic Competencies in: General X-Ray, Mobile Radiography, barium/specials (either as a student or as a qualified radiographer)
• Audit experience (either in current department/University) with recommendations from the findings

Desirable

• Radiography Evidence of working within a busy, acute setting

Employer details Employer name Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply KV #J-18808-Ljbffr