Diagnostic Radiographer

Are you looking to join a friendly and committed Radiology & Imaging team in a beautiful part of England? Why not contact us for an informal visit?

We are looking for qualified or student Radiographers to apply for a Band 5 posts in our friendly and hardworking plain film team based at Torbay Hospital.

We will consider full or part time appointments and flexible working. Students who are yet to qualify are welcome to apply. Those candidates offered an interview will be expected to attend in person as there is a practical element to the interview process.

As a Band 5 Radiographer within this Trust, you will be based in Torbay Hospital, gaining skills and experience in a wide range of modalities, including general radiography, fluoroscopy, A&E, paediatric radiography, mobile & theatre imaging.

Our 24/7 service is mainly based at Torbay hospital, but we also provide 7 day working at Newton Abbot Community Hospital. Further plain film imaging is also provided at both Dawlish and Totnes Community Hospitals.

Please note: we reserve the right to close the post early should we received a suitable amount of applicants.

• A commitment to the out-of-hours rota at the DGH and Newton Abbot Hospitals is expected.
• To work within all mandated Regulatory guidelines and comply with all Trust and Departmental, Policies Protocols and Guidelines, ensuring high quality, safe working practices in a safe working environment
• Provide highest quality of care, treating all patients equally
• You will be responsible for the safe and efficient use of expensive and complex technical equipment
• To work as part of the wider TSDFT team, supporting patient pathways for all patient types, assuring that patients receive the most effective and efficient service
• You will supervise and advise trainees and students.
  
  

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is an Integrated Care Organisation where Hospital and Community services are managed as one .

This contributes substantially to improving our patients care locally with the intention to have less reliance on acute bed-based care and to provide services closer to patients’ homes.

The Trust serves a population of 260,000 with a catchment area covering Torbay and South Dartmoor. The population increases by approximately 100,000 in the summer as a result of tourism. Torbay Hospital is ideally situated in the town of Torquay, famed for its sandy beaches and water sports. For those who prefer dry land, Dartmoor is close by and can be viewed from the staff room window! The cities of Exeter and Plymouth are located approximately 18 and 35 miles away.

We welcome you to browse our interactive Radiographer candidate brief

for more information on working for us plus career pathways and staff benefits!

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sharon Lapthorn Job title: Plain Film Superintendent Radiographer Email address: s.lapthorn@nhs.net Telephone number: 01803 655622