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Would you like a job in the largest hospital in the South West as a Specialist ED Radiographer? Do you have strong clinical/ leadership skills in general radiography & want to develop an essential imaging service?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a B6 specialist area radiographer in ED X-Ray Imaging. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic HCPC registered Radiographer to join our dynamic imaging team at UHPT. Applications are welcomed from radiographers with demonstrable post graduate NHS experience, sound current clinical proven knowledge of radiography and current clinical expertise across all areas of x-ray imaging.

The ED X-Ray Imaging service at UHPT encompasses a broad remit: UHPT is a regional trauma centre for a wide variety of patient pathways, providing an exemplary care to all levels of trauma call across the region. 

This role also has the X-Ray service line responsibility to oversee an effective Reject Analysis and future UTC projects for the X-Ray modality remit.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

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As a specialist senior radiographer you would be expected to provide clinical excellence, liaise with all service users, lead service development, and manage the day-to-day organisation of the clinical area whilst consistently providing effective and efficient leadership. This role will be expected to provide support across the whole ED Xray Imaging team and deputise in the absence of the ED Lead Radiographer.

The department hosts undergraduate radiographers on placement from the University of Exeter and the University of Plymouth as well as training apprentice radiographers, so you will be expected to be actively involved in their training and supervision as part of your role, whilst supporting the wider team.  All candidates must be enthusiastic about teaching and supporting learners in the clinical environment.

This position carries a commitment to Agenda for Change compliant  7 day working at Derriford Hospital and peripheral sites. You will be expected to work flexible hours across the week.

***Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission.

We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.