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Specialist Interventional Radiographer

On-site in Hull·Full-time·Added today (last checked 11 Nov)

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Our summary

Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 a year
About £2,690 - £3,180 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Hull
Contract: Full-time
Closing date: Apply by Wednesday 25 November

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The role

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated radiographers to join our team in a rotational role in Interventional Radiology (IRT) at Hull Royal Infirmary and the Cardiac Catheter Labs at Castle Hill Hospital.

As we are a regional centre for many interventions, you would gain experience in a wide range of procedures; vascular procedures, including EVAR; neuro interventional procedures (involving complex intervention and acute thrombectomy for stroke);cardiac procedures EP, Complex Devices, complex PCI and TAVI.

There will be out of hours work and an on call rota in both IRT and the cardiac cath labs that applicants must be willing to take part in. You must be available within 30 minutes when on call.

The normal working hours at present are Monday-Friday with a 24/7 on-call service.As a Band 6 Radiographer you'll join a remarkable team for a fulfilling career that's committed to great care working closely with patients.

Main duties of the job

Minimum requirements are BSc or DCR(R) in Diagnostic Radiography and ideally but not essential, some experience in interventional radiology/cardiac procedures. CPD and flexible working are actively supported, including an on-call commitment and Professional Development reviews are undertaken using E-PDR. In return, you will receive all the advice, training and support you need to go far. The department is committed to the continuing education of our Radiographers. CPD is actively encouraged and supported with the Radiology department running a number of educational events throughout the year.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.

Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

DCR/BSC in Radiographer equivalent Current HCPC registration

Desirable

Relevant post graduate qualification

Application Completion

Essential

ALL sections of application form FULLY completed

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

Minimum of 1 year post graduate work experience
Awareness of current radiology & Health Service trends, IRMER regs, IRR2017 Health & Safety and COSHH
Good organisational skills
Computer skills
Able to demonstrate effective and efficient practice.
Active member of the team.

Desirable

2 year post graduate experience
Knowledge of interventional procedures
Expertise in area of specialism.
Regularly involved in department activities e.g. QA, H&S

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

Good communication - verbal/written
Be able to work on own initiative
Works well with in a team
Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
Participate in standard setting and research projects
Evidence showing clinical and professional development
To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
Facilitate learning of others.

Desirable

Having own transport
Full driving license

Special Attributes and other

Essential

Shows motivation in developing new skill
High level of interpersonal skills
Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
Flexible and reliable

Other Requirements

Essential

Good timekeeper
Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
Approachable manner
Reliable
Sensitive to the needs of the patient and colleagues
Regular and punctual attendance
Excellent organisational skills
Maintained CPD
Flexible to working outside of normal working hours

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.