Diagnostic Radiographer

The imaging department provides clinical placements for student Radiographers & Radiographer apprentices from Exeter & Plymouth Universities and is a training site for Radiologists. We also have Assistant Practitioners, Advanced Practitioners (including Reporting Radiographers), and Consultant Radiographers in post and are committed to developing the knowledge and skills of our radiographic workforce. You will be a valuable member of the team in the provision of a quality led and timely Imaging service. We actively support and encourage Radiographers in their career development and are committed to providing increased opportunities to widen specialist skills, extend roles and deliver advanced practice. Over the recent years, 15 of our radiographers have progressed from B5 to 6 or B6 to 7.There is an active CPD and audit calendar within the department with involvement from all staff groups. The Clinical Imaging Service is county wide offering patient's high quality diagnostics in their local community hospital or specialist services at the Royal Cornwall, St Michaels and West Cornwall Hospitals. The diagnostic Imaging department continues to maintain accreditation through the Quality Standards for Imaging (QSI) and has been inspected and rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Outstanding', - the highest possible rating. Please take a moment to view this link and see the opportunities in Clinical Imaging : youtube.com/watch?v=9idN9cvivdk, PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
Right to work checks For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation Thank you for your application if you have not received a reply within 21 days of the closing date you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be aware that your application and related documents will be retained confidentially for a period of 12 months. It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. To work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require a visa - we may be able to provide sponsorship, but this is not guaranteed. Benefits include optional pension and life assurance and a dedicated Childcare Co-ordination Team We are committed to ensuring our staff are developed, engaged and supported to work in different ways to support the ever-changing environment in which we operate. The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a non-smoking organisation. Should you require an alternative format of this application form (such as Braille, audio or large print), please telephone In submitting an application form, you authorise Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.