Bank Radiographer

at  Northumbria Healthcare NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

We require reliable, enthusiastic and motivated Radiographers to join our bank. In return you will can offer you:
Flexible hours; choose when and where you want to work
Competitive pay rates; including enhanced pay for unsociable hours
Paid annual leave
NHS pension scheme
A fast-track recruitment process if you move to a substantive role
Opportunities to work in different wards and departments, including community, dental and specialist services
Access to Services, such as those provided by our Staff Wellbeing Team
Ability to book your shifts from home using our online portal
Option to block-book shifts in a set period
SMS notifications of shift availability
Access to staff newsletters and bulletins
Eligible for various local and national discounts which are available to NHS staff
Free uniform, where applicable
To assist in the provision of high quality Radiographic Service within Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, whilst complying with all Trust and Department policies and procedures.
To carry out all radiographic techniques and examinations to a consistently high standard, professionally and efficiently following department procedures.
The role is to provide high standards of care to patients accessing our services. You will need to embrace our trust values, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and have a flexible approach to your work.
This is a great opportunity to work in a flexible way with one of the country’s top performing trusts, twice rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission.
Northumbria Healthcare covers a large geographical area, providing safe and high-quality care in both hospital and community settings. As such we need to be able to respond quickly to meet demands caused by an increase in patient activity, staff holidays or illness.
This is where our staff bank plays a vital role, providing service support 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. The bank is not just for doctors and nurses, we cater for all staff groups including AHPS, nursing support roles, administrative staff, facilities staff and more.
There are many reasons why people join the staff bank, some to supplement earnings, or to work around commitments such as childcare or studying, while others may wish to develop their skills and work experience. So, if having the flexibility to pick and choose your hours is important, then this may be your opportunity. To find out more about the benefits of working on the bank visit our website www.yournorthumbriacareer.co.uk/staff-bank
BSc. Radiography or equivalent.
HPC Registration
To demonstrate competency in general radiology and fluoroscopy Opinion slip completion of trauma image interpretation to assist junior medical staff and ENP nurses
Must have evidence of on going CPD.
Must demonstrate competence and confidence in working single handed and be able to problem solve.
Knowledge and understanding of Trust and department policies and procedures
Good communication and Interpersonal skills, ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team.
Assess and organise own workload of patients and maintain associated records.
Check patient’s details on request card and using clinical knowledge verify information and justify examination in accordance with IR(ME)R .
To assist in organising the day to day duties of the radiography helper staff.
To be proficient in the use of department computer system and PACS after a short period of induction.
Must be capable to work unsupervised and single handed when required.
Supervise Assistant Practitioners, helpers and student Radiographers and verify examinations and checking the work carried out by them.
Ability to communicate with all patients including patients who may have difficulty in understanding or where English is not the first language

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