Job summary
Applicants must have current UK professional registration, please note that we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position, all applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role.

Documentation will be required before an appointment is confirmed.

This role is offered on a bank (0-hour) contract. There are no guaranteed hours, and shifts will be offered depending on business needs. You can accept or decline shifts based on your availability, making this a flexible option but it may not be suitable if you are seeking consistent or full-time hours.

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. Our 200-year heritage of innovation and excellence still drives us today as we continue to push boundaries to deliver the best care possible. We are rated among the best in the NHS for both clinical outcomes and patient experience and were rated as 'good' by the CQC in our latest inspection. We are in an exciting period of strategic change which includes new service development and growth.

Our Imaging Department plays an essential role in the Trust, offering a range of diagnostic tests with modern equipment. We have 4 digital x-ray rooms, a newly installed CT scanner, 2 mobile x-ray, 8 image intensifiers and a 3T and 1.5T MRI Scanner. This ensures we are able to provide the best imaging facilities for our patients.

Main duties of the job
The successful applicant may be asked to work extended weekdays and weekends, roles are available within X-Ray and MRI, experience in at least one modality is essential.

You should have strong communication and interpersonal skills. You will play an important role in patient care, so you should be positive, adaptable and work to high standards to ensure our Trust maintains its good reputation.

To take an active part in the provision of the Imaging Department service whilst always maintaining the highest standards of diagnostic imaging and patient care. Organise service provision under supervision of the team leader. To directly supervise Radiographic Assistants, apprentices and students and to maximise throughput and monitor image quality.

Candidates must be proficient on the Trusts imaging equipment, role dependant (listed below);

Candidates should list the equipment they are trained on in the application.

Modality
Equipment Description
Model
Manufacturer

X-Ray
DR Room
Digital Diagnost 4
Philips

X-Ray
DR Room
C90 Flex
Philips

X-Ray
DR Room
Ysio X.Pree
Siemens

X-Ray
Mobile X-Ray
700M
Philips

Theatres
Image Intensifier
Cios Flow
Siemens

Theatres
Image Intensifier
Cios Fusion
Siemens

Theatres
Image Intensifier
Cios Spin
Siemens

MRI
3T
Vida Fit
Siemens

MRI
1.5T
Sola
Siemens

About us
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

To find more about our staff benefits, please visit our website.

Job responsibilities
All detailed main responsibilities can be found within the attached Job Description and Person specification.

Qualifications

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Radiography
• Current HCPC Registration

Experience

• Post-Basic Registration with extensive relevant experience within the NHS
• Extensive experience on Trust imaging equipment
• Wide ranging experience of plain film, fluoroscopy and mobile radiography and/or MRI.

Desirable

• Experience of specialist orthopaedic procedures

Skills & Knowledge

• Must communicate complex information such as when discussing allergies and past Medical history, prior to undertaking examinations.
• Expected to discuss sensitive information i.e. pregnancy related issues, with patients
• Expected to undertake examinations on patients with special needs or learning difficulties.
• Must possess good verbal English
• Able to communicate by face-to-face contact, telephone and e-mail
• Expected to produce high quality diagnostic images in line with ALARA and IR(ME)R regulations
• To act as practitioner and operator to challenge unjustified requests
• To be able to respond to challenging and difficult situations
• Understanding of MRI safety
• Current BLS, manual handling and fire safety training

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