Radiographer Band 5Job summaryOur friendly Radiology department is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the radiography team at Croydon University Hospital. The successful candidate will rotate through all areas of the Radiology department at Croydon and will at times be expected to rotate through Purley Memorial Hospital and our new Community diagnostic centre in New Addington.
Croydon University Hospital is a large District General hospital with more than 500 beds, and has recently opened the newly developed 24 hour ED department. The hospital is sited north of Croydon town centre, and is easily accessible by car and public transport. Croydon is a thriving multicultural area, situated in south London with excellent transport to central London and to the Coast.
Our extensive 2 month training plan provides vast experience in A&E, outpatient clinics and theatre to support your growth and development in becoming an autonomous band 5 radiographer.
This band 5 role will require the successful candidate to participate in the out of hours and on-call rotas.
We are currently not supporting applicants who require two-tier sponsorship.
If you would like to be part of a hardworking, friendly department, providing high quality care, please come and visit us!
If you require further information about this job please contact Lisa Bannerman-Hyde at l.bannerman-hyde@nhs.net
Main duties of the job- To assist in the provision of an efficient radiographic service including 24-hour cover
- To work as part of a professional radiography team providing a high quality diagnostic service
- To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to all patients
- To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development
About usCroydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
Job responsibilities*****Please see the Job Description and the Person Specification for more details on the Jobs responsibilities*****
Person SpecificationQualificationEssential- BSc Diagnostic Radiography
ExperienceEssential- Experience gained in busy NHS Imaging dept
Desirable- Worked recently understanding NHS terminology
SkillsEssentialDesirable- Previous experience as a Band 5 in the NHS or private sector in the UK
Skills and AbilitiesEssential- Evidence of excellent verbal and non verbal communication skills
Desirable- Understood the Job Description
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer. 
