Paediatric Radiographer | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 13 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £29,970.00 - £36,483.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 October 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6642032/188-CL180924 |
Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the 2022 SOR S.E region Team of the Year at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) . We are looking for someone who wants a career in the challenging and rewarding field of paediatric radiography as a Band 5 Paediatric Radiographer. We are looking for a part time radiographer to cover either
08:30-16:30 on Mondays, Wednesday or Thursdays or 08:00- 18:00 on Tuesdays and Wednesday.
University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching trusts across the country. It is one of the few major trauma centres for children in England. It provides a full range of specialities including paediatric cardiac, neurosurgery, oncology and orthopaedics for not just our local population but children across the south of England and the Channel Islands.
Paediatric Intensive care (PICU) is a 16 bedded unit caring for children from 0-18 years old. The neonatal intensive care unit is one of the largest in the country
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
The Trust’s Managed Equipment Service contract ensures a planned and guaranteed equipment replacement programme with managed maintenance and repair; this ensures we always work with the latest up to date technology.
Across the departments you will be working in, there are:
· 4 Xograph Triathlon T3 Precision DR rooms
· 1 Siemens Artis Zee Multi-purpose fluoroscopy rooms
· Large fleet of image intensifiers (Cios Flow, Cios Select, Ziehm Solo, Ziehm Vision R)
· Large fleet of DR mobiles (Carestream DRX, Delft M1)
Please see the attached video showing life in the radiography department at UHS: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk//Media/UHS-website-2019/Videos/AHP-DAY-VIDEO.avi
You will work as part of a specialist team of paediatric radiographers and consultant paediatric radiologists providing a wide range of high quality planar, fluoroscopy and specialist paediatric imaging both in the department, on the wards and in theatre.
Undertake paediatric radiography to a high level of expertise, using initiative to adapt technique and image quality and promote radiographer excellence.
Operate within boundaries of IRMER17 and IRR17.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Someone who wishes to develop their skills as a paediatric radiographer in a fun friendly team.
Someone who is able use their experience and skills to produce high quality images. Following protocols but able to adapt their approach as required.
Someone who has excellent communication skills with children and young people of all ages as well as their parents and carers.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
This advert closes on Friday 27 Sep 2024