Senior Diagnostic Radiographer

We are seeking an experienced Radiographer to join our Plain Film imaging team for a 12 months' only fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. Employment contract will end when the substantive postholder returns from maternity leave.

In this role, the Radiographer will be working throughout the Plain Film department rotating through a range of specialties including the emergency department, orthopaedics, pain and endoscopy unit, outpatients and mobiles, surgical theatres, and also our spoke sites in Henley and Bracknell.

As a progressive teaching department for radiographers we have established links to universities and actively encourage CPD and role extension.

This 12 month fixed term Plain Film/General Band 6 Senior Radiographer post requires:

• HCPC
  registration
• Minimum of 18 months' post qualification clinical experience
  and demonstrable knowledge at interview.
• Prior NHS experience
  either through clinical placement training or previous employment
• Face-to-face interviews
  will be held in Reading. We are unable to offer remote interviews.

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification and role requirements will be shortlisted for interview.

Please note:

All applicants must have prior NHS experience either through training or previous employment and currently reside in the UK
.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date.

Applicants must demonstrate clinical skills competence and robust knowledge of radiographic anatomy and relevant pathology, alongside excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. They must be able to work both autonomously and within multi-disciplinary teams, show flexibility to work at satellite spoke sites, actively mentor radiography students and apprentices, and participate in the out-of-hours rota as part of our seven-day service delivery which includes evening, night, weekend, and bank holiday shifts.

Senior Radiographers additionally must demonstrate the ability to make independent decisions, assess clinical situations and act appropriately, display leadership behaviours, and provide mentorship to junior Radiographers.

This is a Plain Film role without CT rotation.

Applicants must hold HCPC registration and have prior NHS experience either through clinical placement training or previous employment. Applicants must have a minimum of 18 months' post qualification clinical experience.

All interviews will be held face-to-face at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading.This gives candidatesthe opportunity to see our hospital, tour the Plain Film department, meet some of our Radiographers, and explore the town of Reading.

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Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

The post holder will act as a State Registered Radiographer and will participate in the provision of multi-modality imaging services to a diversity of patient presentations in a range of…