You must meet the entry criteria for the Diagnostic Radiography bridging course at the University of Cumbria and be a level 5 qualified Assistant Practitioner in Breast Imaging.

You will perform X-ray exams under indirect supervision, ensure safe exposure, produce quality images, assess patients, and uphold policies on privacy, safety, and care standards.

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute hospital services for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. The Trust runs the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury.

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Job Overview * INTERNAL OPPORTUNITY* We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Assistant Practitioner working in breast to train and qualify as a Radiographer. The successful applicant must meet the entry requirements for Diagnostic Radiography bridging and top up course at University of Cumbria. This is an 18-month course funded by the Apprenticeship Levy Scheme. The candidate must be a level 5 Assistant Practitioner qualified in working within Breast Imaging. During training, the post holder will receive clinical training in the Radiology Department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. They will be released for study days and to attend academic training at the University of Cumbria as necessary. Expenses will be reimbursed by the Trust, in line with policy. On completion of training and HCPC registration, the secondment will cease and the candidate will resume working within Breast Imaging as a Mammographer. All in house competencies must be completed on return. Main duties of the job The successful applicant would be expected to participate in a busy general rotation including cross sectional imaging. * To undertake X-ray examinations as an operator in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017, under indirect supervision of a more senior member of staff. * To justify medical exposures using the Department’s IR(ME)R Examination Protocols to ensure a safe effective x-ray service to all patients. * To produce a good quality diagnostic image whilst keeping the radiation dose as low as is reasonably practicable. * To assess and treat a workload of patients whilst maintaining a high standard of care to all patients and staff. * To comply with Trust, Departmental, Health and Safety and Data protection policies. * To maintain at all times patients’ privacy and confidentiality. Working for your organisation The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute medical care for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid-Wales and has been awarded over £300 million to invest in our hospitals. Shropshire is the largest inland county in the UK with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, World Heritage sites and access to Mid Wales and the Welsh coast. There are good schools, amazingly affordable housing and a wide range of leisure pursuits. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job Overview * INTERNAL OPPORTUNITY*      We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Assistant Practitioner working in breast to train and qualify as a Radiographer.The successful applicant must meet the entry requirements for Diagnostic Radiography bridging and top up course at University of Cumbria. This is an 18-month course funded by the Apprenticeship Levy Scheme. The candidate must be a level 5 Assistant Practitioner qualified in working within Breast Imaging.During training, the post holder will receive clinical training in the Radiology Department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. They will be released for study days and to attend academic training at the University of Cumbria as necessary. Expenses will be reimbursed by the Trust, in line with policy.On completion of training and HCPC registration, the secondment will cease and the candidate will resume working within Breast Imaging as a Mammographer. All in house competencies must be completed on return.Main duties of the jobThe successful applicant would be expected to participate in a busy general rotation including cross sectional imaging. * To undertake X-ray examinations as an operator in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017, under indirect supervision of a more senior member of staff. * To justify medical exposures using the Department’s IR(ME)R Examination Protocols to ensure a safe effective x-ray service to all patients. * To produce a good quality diagnostic image whilst keeping the radiation dose as low as is reasonably practicable. * To assess and treat a workload of patients whilst maintaining a high standard of care to all patients and staff. * To comply with Trust, Departmental, Health and Safety and Data protection policies. * To maintain at all times patients’ privacy and confidentiality.      Working for your organisationThe Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute medical care for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid-Wales and has been awarded over £300 million to invest in our hospitals. Shropshire is the largest inland county in the UK with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, World Heritage sites and access to Mid Wales and the Welsh coast. There are good schools, amazingly affordable housing and a wide range of leisure pursuits.Detailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesFor full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Diagnostic Radiographer (18 month Apprenticeship) - The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

&lt;strong&gt;Job Overview&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;INTERNAL OPPORTUNITY*&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Assistant Practitioner working in breast to train and qualify as a Radiographer.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The successful applicant must meet the entry requirements for Diagnostic Radiography bridging and top up course at University of Cumbria. This is an 18-month course funded by the Apprenticeship Levy Scheme. The candidate must be a level 5 Assistant Practitioner qualified in working within Breast Imaging.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;During training, the post holder will receive clinical training in the Radiology Department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. They will be released for study days and to attend academic training at the University of Cumbria as necessary. Expenses will be reimbursed by the Trust, in line with policy.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;On completion of training and HCPC registration, the secondment will cease and the candidate will resume working within Breast Imaging as a Mammographer. All in house competencies must be completed on return.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Main duties of the job&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The successful applicant would be expected to participate in a busy general rotation including cross sectional imaging.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;To undertake X-ray examinations as an operator in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017, under indirect supervision of a more senior member of staff.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;To justify medical exposures using the Department’s IR(ME)R Examination Protocols to ensure a safe effective x-ray service to all patients.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;To produce a good quality diagnostic image whilst keeping the radiation dose as low as is reasonably practicable.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;To assess and treat a workload of patients whilst maintaining a high standard of care to all patients and staff.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;To comply with Trust, Departmental, Health and Safety and Data protection policies.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;To maintain at all times patients’ privacy and confidentiality.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Working for your organisation&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute medical care for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford &amp;amp; Wrekin and mid-Wales and has been awarded over £300 million to invest in our hospitals. Shropshire is the largest inland county in the UK with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, World Heritage sites and access to Mid Wales and the Welsh coast. There are good schools, amazingly affordable housing and a wide range of leisure pursuits.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Diagnostic Radiographer (18 month Apprenticeship)

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