Cumbria NHS Radiographer Band 5 Band 6 Band 7 United Kingdom via Workplace Doctors on a fixed term / permanent basis.

***Start Date: Flexible
***Location: Cumbria NHS United Kingdom
***AHP Grade: Radiographers Band 5, Band 6, Band 7
***Pay Rate: £Negotiable (dependent on experience £24,907 to £50,549)
***Duration: Fixed Term (12 months with extension) / Permanent
***HCPC Registration Required (Health & Care Professionals Council) Essential

TIER 2 CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP (formerly Work Permit)

Applications from Health & Care Professionals who require a Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK, we welcome and will consider all Health & Care Professionals with appropriate experience alongside all EU and UK trained Health & Care Professionals, upon appointment the relevant paperwork will be issued to the successful applicant- if required

Job Outline- General Summary

To assist in the provision of an efficient Diagnostic Imaging service inclusive of general radiography, theatre sessions, mobile radiography, DEXA scanning and fluoroscopic examinations. Training will be offered in our angiography suite and once competency is achieved, participation in the on call system and weekend duties as required by the service will be necessary.

Jobs are also available for Radiographers Band 5, Band 6, Band 7 with MRI/ CT, Interventional, Clinical Radiology, Mammography, Breast, Paediatric Radiology experience- kindly drop your CV to the below email for consideration

Duties and Responsibilities:

Professional:

• To utilise department protocols to undertake imaging procedures to a consistently high standard
• To participate in the rota to cover Radiology services on the main Clinic site
• To consistently make good clinical decisions and to be able to self-evaluate
• To take a full and active role in the professional life and professional services of the department
• To provide imaging in the angiography suite after full training, and assist in interventional procedures under clinical supervision
• To use the equipment and accessories correctly, reporting any faults to the relevant Superintendent Radiographer or to a more senior member of staff on duty
• To keep the equipment clean and the imaging rooms tidy
• To maintain Health Professionals Council Registration and to abide by “The Code of Professional Conduct for Radiographers” as issued by the College of Radiographers
• To maintain confidentiality in relation to all information regarding patients
• To maintain the Continuing Professional Development process, and to maintain awareness of current and new techniques
• To play an integral role in the implementation of PACS under supervision of more senior staff
• To take an active role in Quality Assurance, audit and research projects under the direction of more senior staff

Patient care:

• To maintain a high standard of patient care and actively participate in the monitoring of standards
• To inform patients, carers and other members of staff about all imaging procedures, examination preparation and aftercare in a timely, professional and corporate way

Legal and regulatory requirements:

• To be aware of the department’s Local Rules and Radiation Protection Policies and to instruct other members of staff in safe practices
• To be familiar with and understand the Clinic’s policies and procedures in relation to COSHH, Fire, Health and Safety at Work regulations and to attend mandatory training
• To undertake any other duty commensurate with the grade of the post as requested by the line manager

This job title and description is an outline of the principal areas of responsibility and may be subject to periodic change. These duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be called upon to adapt to and undertake different or new appropriate duties as may be required in line with professional and service developments, within the grading level of the post and the competence of the post holder. Prior to any variations to your job description consultation will take place in line with the Trust’s policies and procedures

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

***Ability to act part of a team
***Ability to cope with a varying work load
***IELTS ( 7.5 with 7.0 in each module) – OR OET Exam Grade ‘B’ Overall for Overseas AHP Professionals
***HCPC Registration Required (Health & Care Professionals Council) Essential – We can provide guidance if needed

Note: The trust operates a policy whereby all employment for staff that have access to children / venerable adults will be subject to satisfactory DBS Disclosure ( Disclosure and Barring Service) The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and the independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) have merged to become the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Overseas candidates will require an international police check or character reference.

At Workplace Doctors we welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion.  Candidates will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post.

Workplace Doctors is a recruitment agency that offers locum, fixed term and permanent medical jobs for Doctors, Nurses & AHP Medical professionals.

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Call Us today on +441234 889213 to discuss this vacancy or email your CV with your HCPC registration to info@workplacedoctors.co.uk You are also able to apply online (see below)