Job summary We are looking for a newly qualified / about to qualify student radiographer to come and join our friendly team in West Sussex.
We can offer a supportive environment to help establish and develop your skills in general radiography, cone beam CT, basic non-contrast CT and fluoroscopy work.
We would welcome applications from final year pre-registration students if qualifying over Winter period 2024-5.
This position is a fixed term position for 12 months from December 2024.
Informal visits are welcomed and encouraged.
Main duties of the job The job encompasses Acting as an IRMER operator for radiology equipment Providing patients with outstanding care Working as part of a team with both clinical and non clinical radiology workforce/other departments Competency in vetting and protocolling radiographic, Cone Beam CT referrals Supporting delivery of on-call system Developing excellent communication skills Working at QVH combines the excitement, challenge and career opportunities of a major research and teaching hospital with the satisfaction of delivering excellent patient care that meets the needs of our community.
We also offer attractive benefits such as personal development to support career aspirations, including accredited clinical and management development programmes a dedicated Reward service, offering a range of national and local discounts, cashback and tax relief schemes If you are keen to develop your skills and knowledge, then this is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, expert team.
About us Welcome to QVH and thank you for your interest in our hospital.QVH is a specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns/cancer care and rehabilitation services for people across the South of England.We are a centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments.
Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care, the best clinical outcomes and a safe and positive patient experience.Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership working among all staff at the Trust.At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients.
We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.
Job description Job responsibilities Acting as an IRMER operator for radiology equipmentProviding patients with outstanding careWorking as part of a team with both clinical and non clinical radiology workforceCompetency in vetting and protocolling radiographic, Cone Beam CT referralsSupporting delivery of on-call system Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registration (graduating students - not to be marked down) Evidence of CPD or able to demonstrate specialist knowledge within this field through practical experience Knowledge Essential Knowledge in a range of Radiography, techniques including trauma radiography knowing how to adapt technique due to patient condition Knowledge of incident escalation in equipment failure, patient condition and exposure errors Desirable Cone Beam CT knowledge (training given if no experience) Computed tomography (CT) experience Experience Essential Full range of Radiographic Competencies in: General X-Ray, Mobile Radiography, barium/specials (either as a student or as a qualified radiographer) Audit experience (either in current department/University) with recommendations from the findings Desirable Radiography Evidence of working within a busy, acute setting NHS experience