Senior Radiographer

University Hospital Southampton ,
Southampton, Hampshire
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We're looking for an experienced diagnostic radiographer with the skills to be an effective team leader at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). If you're enthusiastic, motivated and caring, with a desire to work within a challenging and rewarding imaging service, we'd love to hear from you. ABOUT THE TEAM At UHS we have a large friendly team of radiographers with wide range of experience working across the following departments: Main X-ray This area provides general, fluoroscopy and mobile radiography for adult in-patients and out-patients. There are 5 DR X-ray rooms, 2 state of the art digital fluoroscopy rooms, and a fleet of DR mobiles. There is also a Xograph DR Dental Imaging room. Emergency X-ray This area provides adult and paediatric trauma radiography for the Emergency Department and Major Trauma Centre plus emergency and general theatre imaging. There are 3 DR x-ray rooms, DR mobiles and a fleet of up to date image intensifiers undertaking a wide variety of complex imaging procedures. Interventional Radiology Our interventional Unit carries out a wide range of complex vascular, non-vascular and oncology procedures in 2 Siemens interventional labs in additional to a Hybrid Lab. The unit is the cancer centre and major vascular hub within the region. Royal South Hants X-ray This satellite unit, near the city centre, provides imaging for adult outpatient clinics and GP referrals and has 4 DR x-ray rooms. WHAT YOU'LL DO The role will involve: * Undertaking all aspects of general and trauma radiography, fluoroscopy and interventional imaging across 4 departments. * Providing high quality imaging for in-patients, out-patients, direct access patients and trauma patients. * Full participation in the shift roster covering the 24/7 service is essential * Taking on the role of team leader across a variety of imaging departments, including a busy Emergency X-ray service within our Major Trauma centre * Serving as a mentor and teacher for students, supernumerary staff and junior members of the team * Taking on additional responsibilities to contribute to the management of the department which will add to your CV appeal; WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR You'll need to have suitable previous experience working as a diagnostic radiographer, an ability to stay calm under pressure and excellent imaging techniques. It would be highly desirable for you to have proven supervisory experience. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As one of the largest acute teaching Trust's in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability. As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You'll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health. UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme. ABOUT OUR TRUST AND SOUTHAMPTON UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and only an hour on the train from central London. The New Forest National Park and the beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than those in London, 13 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted and 13 nearby green spaces to enjoy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION All applicants will be required to attend interview. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO APPLY If you're interested in applying for this role, we'd encourage you to get in touch using the contact information at the bottom of this advert with any questions or if you would like to arrange an informal visit. Alternatively, if you're ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete an application. For further details / informal visits contact: Ines Roca Acting Superintendent Radiographer Ines.roca@uhs.nhs.uk 02381 205798 Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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