Radiographer

Job Description

This unique post will offer a guaranteed rotation between CT and Plain Film X-ray. You will be trained in all aspects of CT to a level which will enable you to work independently within the modality. This post will consist of alternating 8 week blocks split between CT and the General Plain Film rotation. The General Band 5 Radiographer rotation encompasses General X-ray, ED, Mobiles/Theatres, Dentals and our dual site at Cromer Hospital.Our QSI accredited Radiology Department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals is looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographers to join its friendly team and support the development of the Radiology Department.The Radiology Department boasts 10 general rooms with 3 in a busy and exciting ED unit; most of our rooms are DR. We also have a satellite DR Chest room, Fluoroscopy, Angiography, CT, MRI, Dentals, DXA and Cardiac Cath Lab (including PPCI). The Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Cath Lab Units have undergone redevelopment with huge expansion works. There are 27 theatres in which we have a range of Image Intensifiers. Cromer Hospital forms part of the Trust and is situated on the beautiful North Norfolk coast. The Cromer Radiology department has 2 general rooms supporting a busy MIU, GP’s and clinics together with a procedure room with its own image intensifier. Also on site at Cromer are Mammography, US, MRI and DXA.At the heart of everything we do are our PRIDE values of People Focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence. Here is why they are essential to this role:People FocusedYou will provide a high level of patient care with dignity and respect to a wide range of service users. Demonstrating a good working relationship with your colleagues and communicating with various other members of the multi-disciplinary team across the Trust and within Radiology.RespectThe role involves working with other healthcare professionals across the Trust, whether it be in Theatres, Interventional CT or during portable imaging on the wards. Building strong working relationships based on mutual respect play an important part of a successful Radiology Team.IntegrityAs a professional HCPC registered Band 5 Radiographer you will take an honest, open and ethical approach to all your undertakings, including following Duty of Candour and maintaining high standards of governance practice.DedicationYou will be expected to actively maintain high standards of image quality and patient care, including actively encouraging others to do so as well. You will be involved with the training and induction of other staff, students and trainees as required.ExcellenceAs part of our approach to excellence in everything we do, you will be well motivated and be able to make a positive contribution to the service. You will be expected to take part in audit projects and continuously learn and improve to provide the very best experience for our patients. We are committed to role extension, CPD, career progression and also have close links with the Norwich Radiology Academy and the UEA. We play an important role in the teaching and training of health professionals, in partnership with the UEA, City College Norwich and University of Suffolk. The Trust’s location on the Norwich Research Park means that research and development is a key feature of our work.So, if you already have experience of working within the NHS and are looking for a friendly working environment, in which you will be challenged, educated and encouraged to be part of the team providing modern imaging services then come and join the team.The Trust sits at the centre of acute healthcare delivery, surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the Norfolk Broads and the sweeping sandy beaches of the Norfolk coastline. The Hospital is close to the vibrant and historical City of Norwich providing entertainment and fantastic shopping facilities.To undertake professional, high quality and responsive imaging service to patients, in a safe clinical environment.To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service.All staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.Full time: 37.5 hours per week (part time will be considered). Shifts are a mixture of long and short days. You will be required to work flexibly - weekday / weekend and out of hour’s duties within the NNUH Trust including Cromer District Hospital. We operate a 7 day working week which includes rostering at weekends as your normal days with days off in the week.Open to applications: 22nd January 2021Closes to applications: 1st February 2021Interview date: 26th February 2021For further details / informal visits contactRosalyn BaconCT Deputy Lead Radiographerrosalyn.bacon@nnuh.nhs.ukEXT 7796