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Job summary Join us at Hastings, in 1066 country. Home to some of Sussex's finest coast and countryside. We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 radiographer to join our expanding Department of Radiology at the Conquest Hospital Hastings. This is a clinical role with an emphasis on General and Trauma Radiography so the right candidate will require relevant experience. Previous experience working as a radiographer in the UK or working in a Radiology Department at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust will be an advantage. Main duties of the jobShift duties to provide a comprehensive 24 hour, 365 day a year service in Trauma and General Radiography are an essential part of this role. You should be able to work a variety of shifts in order to meet this commitment together with out of hours working. The department is home to a Siemens Artis Zee Interventional Suite, Phillips Azurion Cardiac, Siemens Artis Zee Multipurpose, Two Toshiba SP and an Aquilion ONE CT Scanner, Agfa Automated DR600 X-ray, GE Senographe Pristina and two Siemens Aera 1.5 MRI Scanners. Additional duties include supervision of junior staff, clinical audit, vetting and justification overview, as well as being an independent practitioner. The department actively supports internal training in specialty modalities to include Cardiac and Interventional Radiography, CT and MR scanning. External training is supported in Medical Ultrasound, Radiographer reporting and Mammography. We have permanent roles available. About usWe are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes. In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'. In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come. Date posted: 15 April 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 6 Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time Reference number: 374-LB5155 Job locationsConquest Hospital St Leonards on Sea TN37 7RDJob descriptionPlease refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential BSC Honours Diagnostic Radiographer / DCR or equivalent (Grade 2.2 or above only) HPC registration (must be obtained prior to commencement of employment) Desirable Previous experience working as a radiographer in the UK Previous experience working in a Radiology Department at ESHT ExperienceEssential Must have substantial clinical experience at Band 5, or already be employed at Band 6 in a similar role Experience of supervising junior staff Desirable Evidence of leadership in supplementary role (i.e. student link, H&S, audit lead etc.) Skills, Knowledge and AbilitiesEssential General Radiography Team working within multi-disciplinary setting Good written skills Performing clinical audit Managing clinical lists Other Demonstrates attention to detail and professional attitude towards completion of application form Desirable Experience in Radiation Protection supervisory role Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here . UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website . Employer detailsEmployer name: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address: Conquest Hospital St Leonards on Sea TN37 7RDEmployer's website: