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Radiographer

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior (1-2 years)
  • Reading, +1

Requirements

  • Qualifications
  • Essential criteria
  • HCPC Registration
  • D.C.R. or B.Sc. Radiography or equivalent
  • Evidence of C.P.D.
  • Experience
  • Essential criteria
  • Previous general radiographic experience.
  • Desirable criteria
  • Experience working as an Assistant Practitioner
  • Skills
  • Essential criteria
  • Must communicate effectively at all levels
  • Good customer care attitude
  • Able to clinically supervise junior staff and students

Responsibilities

  • Main duties of the job
  • - You will gain excellent opportunities to develop your career within our modern, well equipped and continuously expanding radiology imaging service within the following areas: General, Theatres, Dental and CT.
  • - We work on a rotational roster which includes weekends, night shifts and extended day shifts.
  • - We also have busy MRI and Ultrasound units.
  • - We have new DR/CR X- ray equipment as well as state of the art CT and MRI scanners across Wexham Park and Heatherwood sites.
  • - We have an exceptional track record for supporting ongoing professional development.

FAQs

What positions are available in this job listing for Radiographers?

The job listing is for Band 5 qualified Radiographers or Radiography students who are nearing the end of their training.

Is there an opportunity for career progression in this role?

Yes, there is a structured plan for progression from Band 5 to Band 6 after one year of service.

What kind of training opportunities does the department offer?

The department offers training opportunities in Ultrasound and has good chances for advanced training in CT and MRI.

Where will the Radiographer be working?

This role is a rotational post between Wexham Park (Slough), Heatherwood (Ascot), St Mark's (Maidenhead), and King Edward's (Windsor).

What are the working hours like for this position?

The role involves a rotational roster that includes weekends, night shifts, and extended day shifts.

What types of radiographic services will I be involved with?

The position offers the chance to work in various areas, including General, Theatres, Dental, and CT imaging services.

What equipment will the Radiographer be working with?

You will work with new DR/CR X-ray equipment, as well as state-of-the-art CT and MRI scanners across Wexham Park and Heatherwood sites.

What qualifications are required to apply for this position?

Applicants must have HCPC Registration and a D.C.R. or B.Sc. in Radiography or an equivalent qualification. Evidence of continuing professional development (C.P.D.) is also essential.

What kind of experience is necessary for this job?

Applicants should have previous general radiographic experience. Experience working as an Assistant Practitioner is desirable but not essential.

What skills are considered essential for this role?

Essential skills include effective communication at all levels, a good customer care attitude, and the ability to clinically supervise junior staff and students.

What is the mission of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

The Trust is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare to the 900,000 people it serves and aims to be a leader in health and wellbeing while continuously improving its services.

Are previous candidates allowed to apply again for this position?

No, previous candidates need not apply.

How does Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust support ongoing professional development?

The Trust has an exceptional track record for supporting ongoing professional development through training opportunities and a nurturing environment for talent growth.

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

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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.