Specialist Radiographer

Nhsayrshireandarran; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Radiographer to perform diagnostic imaging and supervise staff at University Hospital Wishaw. The ideal candidate will hold valid HCPC registration and possess degree-level education along with leadership skills. Responsibilities include performing radiographic examinations and ensuring high-quality service delivery. The role offers a supportive work environment with ample opportunities for professional development and includes benefits such as annual leave and NHS pension membership.

Benefits

A minimum of 27 days annual leave

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Occupational health services

Qualifications

• Post graduate expertise within speciality area of practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards.
• Specialist knowledge of relevant conditions and policies.
• Excellent team-working and leadership skills.
• Ability to motivate and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Authorise and perform radiographic examinations.
• Supervise Radiographers and ensure service delivery.
• Provide a high quality diagnostic imaging service.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Team-working skills

Time management skills

Information technology knowledge

Education

Registered Radiographer with valid HCPC Registration

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Job description

The Role

• To justify/authorise and perform Radiographic examinations, providing direct care and a high quality diagnostic imaging service for the management of patients referred from clinicians and other referrers in NHS Lanarkshire.
• Supervise Radiographers and SHCSW ensuring continuity of service delivery.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire! Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we need you to bring

• Registered Radiographer with valid HCPC Registration
• Educated to/working towards/operating at Degree Level
• Post graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality / area of practice.
• Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures associated with the speciality/area of practice ensuring that the level of expertise can be utilised to deliver leadership within speciality / area of practice.
• Leadership skills to enable the day to day management of service delivery.
• Further education/evidence of Continuous Professional Development in area of speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualification
• The post holder will possess excellent team-working/leadership skills and have the ability to motivate others and work using own initiative
• Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management skills
• Working knowledge of basic information technology
• Ability to participate in Out of Hours working
• Car driver access to own vehicle

Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

It would be great if you also have

• College of Radiographers IV injection certificate
• Relevant clinical experience at radiographer grade with proven competencies in applying theory to practice
• Training on relevant equipment
• Training on Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000
• Ability to train student radiographers

Contract type: Permanent

Full time

37 hours

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in Radiology within University Hospital Wishaw.

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!

Please contact Sara Riddell, Deputy Radiology Service Manager on [e-mail]

For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Gemma Irwin, Recruitment Administrator on [e-mail] (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits Include

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• Occupational health services
• Employee counselling services
• Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.