Job summary
The Radiology Directorate is looking to recruit a keen, motivated and enthusiastic Radiographer to join our dedicated team of highly skilled professional Radiographers at Rochdale infirmaryYou must have a degree or equivalent in Radiography obtained in the United Kingdom and be HCPC registered.

Main duties of the job
You will work as part of the radiography team, providing an efficient and high quality imaging service, whilst dealing with patients in a caring professional manner. You will be expected, over time, to develop skills and experience in a range of areas and will be supported throughout this time by senior radiographers, although immediate supervision may not always be practicable.

The site operates a shift rota with the earliest start time of 8am and the latest finish time of 12 midnight. You will be part of a 6 week rota which includes rotation to Oldham Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).

Rochdale Infirmary has DR systems in all 3 rooms and at the CDC

The departments offer a preceptorship scheme and an induction programme. Role extension is actively encouraged.

In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.

About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire- to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.

Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Qualifications
Essential

• UK BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
• HCPC Registration or pending

Experience
Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of working within a team and independently with support.
• Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of the principles of Radiography.
• Competent in all aspects of theatre radiography including orthopaedic trauma

Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner.

Other
Essential

• Ability to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities subject to reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act 2010

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.
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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).