Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Imaging
- Gradd
- Band 7
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 430-CC25-141A
- Cyflogwr
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Main X-Ray (Dept)
- Tref
- Milton Keynes
- Cyflog
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 02/07/2025 23:59
- Dyddiad y cyfweliad
- 29/07/2025
Teitl cyflogwr
Deputy Lead Radiographer (Mobile X-ray)
Band 7
MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free refreshments
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Deputy Lead Radiographer - Mobile X-Ray
Department: Imaging
Band 7 £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Full-time - 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.
Are you ready for your next exciting step in Radiography? Join our growing Imaging team!
We are looking for a Radiographer who is a specialist with extensive experience in this modality and who are keen to progress their careers into a Leadership and Management role within our department and who is committed to excellent patient care. There will also be a requirement to participate in the out-of-hours service.
It is an exciting time to join our team at Milton Keynes Imaging Department, we are expanding with a new scanning centre set to open in 2026 and two Community Diagnostic Centres at Whitehouse Park and Lloyds Court already in place.
Our Imaging Department has a wide range of imaging modalities and has a Trust wide PACS. We invest in high quality patient care of which we can be proud and in which the local community has confidence, and we are equally committed to supporting and valuing every member of our team to realise their full potential.
We believe in helping our staff reach their full potential and we will be supporting you every step of the way.
If you require further information about the role or a chat and tour of our department, please [email protected] to arrange this.
Interview date: 29.07.2025
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
- Perform wide range of Trauma, Acute and General (TAG) procedures according to Trust, Departmental and statutory regulations.
- Provide a high standard of patient care within the specialised area of TAG ensuring a sensitive and courteous approach to all patients.
- To communicate effectively to ensure the smooth running of the TAG service.
- To supervise, mentor and coach new team members, junior staff and students working within the TAG department.
- To deputise and line manage staff in the absence of the Superintendent Radiographer for Main, Outpatients and Mobiles.
- To ensure a high-quality, safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led TAG service is maintained with patient waiting times kept to a minimum.
- To acquire knowledge of developments in imaging TAG techniques and to improve and maintain professional expertise via continuous professional development.
- To ensure correct maintenance and operation of equipment utilised within the working environment.
- To co-operate with efficient TAG service delivery across the trust (i.e., including acute hospital site, mobile facilities, and community diagnostic centres).
- Fulfil your contractual working hours commitment by participating in a range of 24/7 rostered shift patterns.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
"We care we communicate we collaborate we contribute"
"73.4% of our staff feel they receive the respect they deserve from colleagues - a meaningful improvement from last year. At MKUH, mutual respect isn't just a value - it's a daily reality" (NHS Staff Survey 2025)
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
What is in it for you?
- A supportive environment where your growth is encouraged
- Opportunities to guide and mentor student radiographers from the University of Hertfordshire and apprentices from the University of Exeter
- A team that genuinely values your expertise and unique contribution
Clinical:
- To independently undertake a wide range of TAG procedures, ensuring high professional standards of technical competence and patient care are always maintained.
Leadership & management:
- To encourage the highest professional and technical standards in all staff using personal example and constructive supervision.
Communication:
- To offer advice and guidance to patients, carers and other health professionals on radiology procedures, specialised procedures and ionising and non-ionising radiation issues taking due consideration of the patient’s condition.
Teaching, training & research:
- To participate in the induction and training of new staff, assistant practitioners, and student radiographers.
Professional role responsibilities:
- Practices in accordance with the professional, ethical, and legal codes of the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), the Society of Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct and Trust and NHS protocols and guidelines.
General responsibilities:
- Demonstrates excellent time management & prioritisation skills; takes responsibility for the management of own work activities and learning.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications and knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- BSc (Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Post-graduate qualification in imaging
- Quality Improvement, transformation, and innovation training
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration
- Evidence of a sound level of computer literacy (MS Teams, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Excel)
- Familiarity with hospital information systems (HIS), radiology information systems (RIS) and picture archiving communications systems (PACS)
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements
- Sound awareness of data protection, freedom of information and confidentiality issues within NHS
- Evidence of keeping informed of the current imaging techniques & practices
- Knowledge of relevant national imaging standards (e.g., IR(ME)R 2017, IRR ’17 and associated codes of practice)
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Significant experience in general radiography.
- Post Grad Certificate or extensive experience within an imaging specialty
- Experience in development of policies & guidelines.
- Familiar with fault finding and equipment management within a technologically reliant workplace.
- Experience in digital systems, PACS & RIS.
- Keen to learn new techniques
- Commitment to further personal development
- Recognition of the role played by other specialties in patient healthcare.
- Advanced experience and role extension as an independent practitioner
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience in theatre and fluoroscopy.
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good organizational and time management skills
- High level of self-motivation and ability to learn and develop.
- Logical approach to decision making and problem solving.
- Ability to work to agreed protocols and standards of good practice.
- Able to write protocols, policies, and procedures in relation to the A&E, Theatres and Cath Lab Imaging Service
- Ability to prioritize your own workload and work effectively under pressure.
- Flexible attitude to service provision and enthusiasm for change
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team.
- Ability to cope with the physical demands of the role which will include manual support/ lifting of patients and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance.
- Proven ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Can perform IV Cannulation
Personal and people development
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness.
- Deal calmly and politely with members of hospital staff who are working in areas of extreme pressure.
- Interest and willingness in teaching / training less experienced staff & students when in imaging and help attending students in their training and development.
- Maintain continued professional development as required by HCPC.
- Patient centered and customer focused.
- Aspires to develop leadership and management potential
Communication
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
- Consistently demonstrates a friendly professional attitude and approach in the workplace.
- Good empathic skills and the ability to manage issues in a caring, compassionate, and considerate manner.
- Ability to work across disciplines and with a wide range of professional groups.
- Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis.
- Professional in appearance and conduct
Specific requirements
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations (i.e., see functional requirements of radiographer)
- To participate in the departmental shift system including working weekends, evenings, and nights.
- Ability to travel to all trust sites
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Deborah Dolling
- Teitl y swydd
- Deputy Imaging Services Lead
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
Rhestr swyddi gyda Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust yn Proffesiynau Perthynol i Iechyd neu bob sector