Role Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Radiographer to join our busy and friendly community X-ray team. You will need to be a well-motivated and enthusiastic Radiographer, providing X-ray services across our 7 Community X-ray sites in East Devon. The sites are located in Tiverton, Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Exmouth, Sidmouth, Okehampton and Axminster. The successful candidate will be expected to work across all sites as and when required.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Within the Community we provide imaging services for a range of service users including GP referrals, Outpatient clinics and Community Inpatients. Several of our sites have Nurse led Minor Injury Units and Tiverton Hospital has an Urgent Care Centre both of which we also provide imaging services for.
We currently have an ongoing equipment replacement program within Community X-ray, and 4 of our sites are now fully digital. Okehampton and Axminster Hospitals have AGFA DR600s. Both Exmouth and Tiverton Hospitals have a Siemens Ysio Max. Honiton Hospital is currently in the process of an equipment replacement and will also be a Siemens Ysio Max. The remaining sites currently use Philips Medio or Philips Buckydiagnost systems with AGFA CR.
As part of this role you will be expected to participate in the Community X-ray weekend and Bank Holiday service, which is currently based at Tiverton Hospital but has a future potential to be further expanded to two other sites, and any shift or extended working day patterns to meet service requirements. The Community imaging team has a close working relationship with the Radiology team at RDUH and you may be required at times to assist in providing cross cover at either Nightingale CDC or The Royal and Devon Hospital (Wonford); appropriate training will be provided for this. Applicants must be confident and technically skilled as they will ordinarily be working as the sole Radiographer on any given site with remote support from the Superintendent Radiographer, whilst also supporting the training of student and apprentice radiographers.
Informal site visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, part time hours will be considered
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Aisha Livingstone, Interim Community Imaging Superintendent Radiographer on 07484091038 / aisha.livingstone2@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
