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Job summary

Main area
Radiographer
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5hrs Monday to Friday with additional commitment to overtime weekend and Bank Holiday rota)
Job ref
423-7209369
Employer
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Airedale General Hospital
Town
Steeton
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/05/2025 23:59

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Airedale NHS Foundation Trust logo

Diagnostic Radiographer (Band 6)

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the Radiography team working within the Plain Film Advancing Practice Team as a Band 6 Radiographer.

 

Main duties of the job

To provide day to day leadership for Radiographers and assistants within plain film

To deputise for the Team Manager Plain Film in their absence

To undertake all radiographic procedures and duties as required 

To be responsible for training Radiographers in Fluoroscopy

To ensure all QA is completed

To manage any required audits

To work as Shift coordinator in the main department

To assist in the training of students

To adhere to all relevant legislation

To undertake other relevant duties that may be delegated

 

Working for our organisation

We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes.Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.

We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.

 

 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details and full details of the role please see the attached job description and person specification attached.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Bsc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
  • State Registration with HCPC
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • A sound knowledge of radiographic clinical practice
  • Knowledge of current radiographic and wider healthcare issues
  • Knowledge in evaluation of relevant advanced knowledge of QA and audit programmes
  • Knowledge of current data protection legislation
  • Ability to prioritise own workload as well as that of others
  • Advanced skills with specific Radiology and Imaging applications
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of advancing practice and currently practicing in work

Skills

Essential criteria
  • High level of manual dexterity and co-ordination
  • Ability to establish and maintain reliable working relationships
  • Information Technology Skills
  • Interpersonal skills with staff
  • Sound, effective leadership skills

Training Experience

Essential criteria
  • Establish and maintain a professional interest in teaching and learning
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of being a key trainer

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardDisability Confident - two yearsNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerPositive about disabled peopleInvestors in PeopleDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Happy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated above in order to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Fiona Wallbank
Job title
Radiology Team Manger Advanced Practice
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01535 293638
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