Senior Radiographer

1w1 week ago

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Portsmouth, GB · Full-time · £39,959 – £48,117

About this role

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust seeks Band 6 Radiographers with a passion for X-Ray to join the dynamic and friendly x-ray team. Primarily based at Queen Alexandra Hospital, one of the largest on the south coast, with rotation to community sites including Gosport, Fareham and Petersfield. Out of hours working required, including nights, weekends, lates, earlies and bank holidays on rotation.

Manage staff and resources in a designated clinical area, supervising radiographers, students, apprentices, RDAs and APs up to 25. Conduct examinations across clinical specialities on various patient types as autonomous practitioner or in multi-professional teams. Use discretion for additional or specialist techniques when clinical circumstances necessitate.

Work in a supportive environment at a Trust proud of expert, compassionate care for diverse patients from all walks of life. Hire great people from varied backgrounds to strengthen the hospital. Share values and enthusiasm for patients, colleagues and community.

Develop clinical and supervisory skills with drive and enthusiasm for excellent patient care. Minimum 18 months NHS experience desirable. Supported via Preceptorship Programme as new Band 6 radiographer, contributing to education, training, audit and service improvement.

Requirements

BSc (Hons) degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology
Hold a current state registration certificate
Portfolio evidence of CPD
Post graduate experience
Extended clinical role or management training
Minimum 18 months post graduate experience (desirable)
NHS experience (desirable)
High levels of concentration required

Responsibilities

Manage and be responsible for staff and resources within a designated clinical area
Supervise radiographers, students, apprentices, RDAs and APs up to a maximum of 25
Conduct examinations across a range of clinical specialities upon a range of patient types
Work as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi professional team
Use discretion to work outside of departmental standards when clinical circumstances necessitate
Use professional discretion and experience to ensure clinical practice meets legal framework
Support the service to function within budget
Contribute to education, training, audit, and service improvement