Specialist Radiographer: Sponsorship Available

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

Closing date: 16.03.26

Shortlisting to commence:17.03.26

Interviews to take place:01.04.26

We are looking for a forward thinking and enthusiastic Radiographer who wants to participate in the leadership and progression of our busy and friendly team. The post holder will have great motivation and be able to work as an autonomous practitioner.

The successful candidate will play a vital role supporting and supervising radiographers within the primary imaging department. The successful candidate will facilitate the Lead Radiographer by training and educating within the primary imaging department. They will be required to rotate between each site at the trust and partake in a 24/7 shift system providing specialist support for radiographers, assistants and students within primary imaging. Therefore, contributing to the development of excellent patient focused care and newly qualified radiographers.

The successful candidate will work closely with all primary imaging staff and will supervise a specified department within primary imaging.

The successful candidate will be a role model for demonstrating our Trust’s values through their leadership behaviours, working collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams, and be committed to providing high quality patient care.

 

Main duties of the job

To work as a member of the Team, providing a high quality Imaging Service to the patients at Bradford

To carry out high quality diagnostic imaging examinations according to departmental and national protocols whilst maintaining high standards of patient care.

To contribute towards the efficient deployment of resources which enables patients to receive a safe, accurate and timely examination.

To act as a supervisor for radiographic staff and students.

The post holder will be expected to work out-of-hours and participate in a 24/7 shift system.

To maintain and enhance clinical expertise ensuring high technical and professional standards at all times.

To ensure imaging procedures are carried out in accordance with mandatory department systems of work and protocols.

To actively develop high standards of patient care through involvement in department audit and QA programmes.

To keep updated in current trends in Radiography and take an active part in Clinical Governance. Establishing and maintaining a pattern of study that fulfills CPD criteria.

The successful candidate will participate in clinical audit and research within the primary imaging department to facilitate the growth of Bradford Teaching Hospital Trust. The post holder will have prior supervisory experience and have a high clinical knowledge within the Primary Imaging Department. They will also have in depth knowledge and understanding of IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR2017.

Person Specification

Values

Essential

  • We are one team
  • We care
  • We value people

Other

Essential

  • Able to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Flexibility to work as a part of 24/7 flexible shift system with out of and a willingness to rotate between sites.
  • Physically able to wear a lead rubber apron (average weight 5kgs) and assist in moving patients
  • Able to work under pressure

Desirable

  • Car Driver/owner (reasonable adjustments will be considered)

Experience

Essential

  • Advanced Radiographic knowledge, skills, and experience in current trend in technique.
  • Confident when working under pressure, able to meet deadlines and be self-motivated
  • Experience of audit and research
  • Experience of quality assurance
  • Experience with conflict resolution
  • Substantial relevant x-ray experience

Desirable

  • Experience of Team Building
  • Experience of writing policies and SOPs

Skills

Essential

  • IT Skills
  • Proven communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Leadership Skills
  • Resilient under pressure from staff, colleagues, Senior NHS personnel and the public
  • Advanced knowledge of expensive radiographic equipment and its use in different clinical environments

Desirable

  • Previous Supervisory Skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

  • DCR or BSc Diagnostic Radiography
  • State registration with HCPC

Desirable

  • Post graduate qualification or relevant 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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