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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching

AI generated summary

  • You must be HCPC registered with a D.C.R.® or B.Sc. in Radiography, NHS experience, strong customer care skills, and the ability to supervise and work under pressure.
  • You will provide high-quality radiographic imaging, supervise students, maintain department standards, participate in on-call shifts, and support training and assessment of undergraduate radiographers.

Requirements

  • HCPC Registered
  • D.C.R. ® ,or B.Sc. Radiography Or equivalent
  • Evidence of C.P.D
  • NHS Experience
  • Good customer care attitude
  • Must communicate effectively at all levels
  • Logical approach to problem solving
  • Able to clinically supervise junior staff and students
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Ability to work in a team and accept feedback
  • Previous general radiographic experience
  • Experience working as an Assistant Practitioner

Responsibilities

  • To be an effective member of the Department of Radiology providing a high standard of radiographic imaging and patient care.
  • To supervise students working within the department.
  • To provide a high quality and efficient radiographic service in all areas of the department including A&E, General Radiography, Theatre & Mobile Ward, Radiography, Fluoroscopy.
  • To maintain the high standards of the department by contributing to individual and team objectives.
  • To participate in the departmental on-call and out of hours shift system.
  • To supervise undergraduate student radiographers and support delivery of the training programme and assessment.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Radiographer position?

Candidates must be HCPC Registered, hold a D.C.R. ®, B.Sc. in Radiography, or an equivalent qualification, and provide evidence of Continuous Professional Development (C.P.D).

Is NHS experience preferred for this role?

Yes, NHS experience is desirable but not required.

What are the main responsibilities of the Radiographer?

The Radiographer will provide high-quality radiographic imaging and patient care, supervise students, and work in all areas of the department, including A&E, General Radiography, Theatre & Mobile Ward, and Fluoroscopy.

Will I have the opportunity to supervise students?

Yes, you will be expected to supervise undergraduate student radiographers and support the delivery of their training program and assessment.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides first-class development opportunities, including a comprehensive induction program and mentorship, along with a wide range of professional, management, and clinical skills training.

What qualities are essential for candidates applying for this position?

Essential qualities include a good customer care attitude, effective communication skills, a logical approach to problem-solving, the ability to work under pressure, reliability, and teamwork skills.

Is there a work-life balance policy at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

Yes, the Trust encourages a healthy work-life balance and strives to meet the flexible working needs of its staff while ensuring the needs of the service are met.

Will there be opportunities for leadership development?

Yes, the department focuses on creating and nurturing future talent in both leadership and advanced practice.

What is the current status of the Radiology Department?

The Radiology Department is being revamped as part of the Government's 'New Hospital Programme,' with exciting developments including a new purpose-built diagnostic scanning center being constructed next year.

Are there any specific competencies required for the role?

Essential competencies include previous general radiographic experience and the ability to clinically supervise junior staff and students.

Will I be required to participate in on-call duties?

Yes, the role includes participation in the departmental on-call and out-of-hours shift system.

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is to be a leader in health and wellbeing, delivering exceptional services for our communities.

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10,001+
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As well as a performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. The Trust’s vision is to lead in delivering exceptional health and well being services to our communities. Turning our vision into reality, we are continuing to make significant invest in our infrastructure and facilities, striving for excellence and empowering our people to deliver excellence. Providing a supportive, dynamic MDT working environment, allowing our teams to deliver high quality patient care and achieving work life balance, whilst encouraging continuous professional development. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in Health & Wellbeing, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Services are delivered from three main hospital sites: Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley) Heatherwood Hospital (Ascot) Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) Additionally, the Trust delivers outpatient and diagnostic services from Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell bringing a range of services closer to these communities. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June 2022 and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients.