An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join the dedicated paediatric Radiology Department.
You will be joining our friendly, flexible and welcoming paediatric department that encompasses 3 general x-ray rooms, DEXA, EOS scanner, CT and Spect CT scanners, theatre and mobile imaging.
The x-ray department supports a range of specialities including neurosurgery, oncology, abdominal, vascular, forensic and musculoskeletal work.
Main duties of the job
- Provide a high standard of radiographic imaging whilst ensuring that patients receive high-quality care, working within the Trust values, using professional judgment skills.
- Have experience when imaging complex clinical cases, such as multiple trauma or critically ill patients, deciding exposure factors and other image manipulation techniques to ensure optimum images.
- Be experienced in specialist imaging areas such as CT, MRI, or Fluoroscopy.
- Provide and receive complex and sensitive communication to patients, families, and carers. Communicating with patients with learning difficulties and complex needs effectively.
- Assess the patient's clinical need and level of co-operation to perform radiographic procedures to ensure the highest possible diagnostic image is produced on the first attempt to minimise radiation risk to the patient.
- Perform the initial radiographic assessment of the radiographic images and seek advice from senior staff if necessary, prior to the patient leaving the department.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Paediatric Radiographer
Trust: Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Sheffield Children's Hospital, Clarkson St, Broomhall, Sheffield, S10 2TH
Pay Rates: £21.80 - £25.60 per hour (exc WTD)
Hours: Various
Why might this job interest you?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join the dedicated paediatric Radiology Department.
You will be joining our friendly, flexible and welcoming paediatric department that encompasses 3 general x-ray rooms, DEXA, EOS scanner, CT and Spect CT scanners, theatre and mobile imaging.
The x-ray department supports a range of specialities including neurosurgery, oncology, abdominal, vascular, forensic and musculoskeletal work.
What you can add:
- Provide a high standard of radiographic imaging whilst ensuring that patients receive high-quality care, working within the Trust values, using professional judgment skills.
- Have experience when imaging complex clinical cases, such as multiple trauma or critically ill patients, deciding exposure factors and other image manipulation techniques to ensure optimum images.
- Be experienced in specialist imaging areas such as CT, MRI, or Fluoroscopy.
- Provide and receive complex and sensitive communication to patients, families, and carers. Communicating with patients with learning difficulties and complex needs effectively.
- Assess the patient's clinical need and level of co-operation to perform radiographic procedures to ensure the highest possible diagnostic image is produced on the first attempt to minimise radiation risk to the patient.
- Perform the initial radiographic assessment of the radiographic images and seek advice from senior staff if necessary, prior to the patient leaving the department.
What you'll need:
DCR(R) or BSc Radiography
Participation in CPD
HCPC registration
High standard of practical radiographic skills
Evidence of interest/experience in working in paediatric radiography.
UK hospital experience
In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of
Relevant Qualifications
Registration with the relevant Registration Body, if applicable.
This is part of Regulation 22, and we want to ensure we give candidates a heads up to have their qualifications ready to prevent delays when we onboard at the Trust ID stage.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
Putting People in Places to Care is part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
Weekly pay gives you access to your wages more quickly.
Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
Working options to suit your lifestyle, being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed-term placements.
Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs' own academy.
Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date, whilst gaining vital experience.
Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health. Our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed-term placements.
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By joining us, you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed-term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR(R) or BSc Radiography
- Participation in CPD
- HCPC registration
- High standard of practical radiographic skills
- Evidence of interest/experience in working in paediatric radiography.
- UK hospital experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Professionals Limited
Address
Children's Hospital NHS Trust
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TH
