Job summary
Employer heading
CT Specialist Radiographer
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
You will be working as part of a friendly team of Radiographers within CT, working alongside rotational staff at Russells Hall Hospital and the Guest Outpatient Centre.
Our service is due to expand with additional capability plan. The departments are currently equipped with three state-of-the-art scanners.
2 CT 128 Somatom Definition edge Scanners. (Installed 2019/20)
CT Scanner-64 Slice Definition AS (Installed Dec 2017)
You will be expected to participate fully in the extended day service.
Applicants must hold the Diploma of the College of Radiographers or a Degree in Radiography and be HCPC Registered
Main duties of the job
- To work predominantly in the CT department performing high quality diagnostic examinations in a diverse range of specialist procedures.
- To participate in any extended day, weekend, and Bank Holiday service provided by CT and undertake call duties providing an emergency service outside of the departments normal working hours.
- To train Radiographers, Radiographer Aides and student radiographers in CT.
- To assist the Principal CT Radiographer as required with the day to day operational management of the CT Departments, being responsible for the smooth running of CT scanning lists.
- To work without supervision when required, to perform high quality diagnostic examinations in a diverse range of CT procedures whilst observing the current Ionising Radiation Regulations and Local Rules for CT.
Working for our organisation
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what’s available for you here at The Dudley Group.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc in Radiography
- HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate qualification CT
- Certificate of Competence in I.V. cannulation (Short Course)
Knowledge and Training
Essential criteria
- Evidence of I.V. cannulation training & Competency.
- Evidence of attendance of specialty / short courses in CT
- Evidence of life support training
Desirable criteria
- Intermediate Life Support (Short course)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post graduate experience in CT with a varied workload
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of participation in an emergency CT service, undertaking a wide range of examinations, unsupervised.
- Previous experience of Teaching/mentoring
- Previous experience of performing & supervising CT Colonography examinations.
- Evidence of working in a Supervisory role
- Participating in an emergency CT service in an acute NHS hospital
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of ability to solve problems
- Able to make independent judgements
Physical Skills & Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Able to work within a busy environment
- Evidence of ability to motivate /organise themselves and others
- Awareness of current issues affecting CT
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of current issues affecting Radiology and the NHS
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential criteria
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to deal/cope with difficult situations calmly and sensitively
Desirable criteria
- Experience of handling verbal complaints
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to Plan, prioritise and run a varied CT list
- Good organisational and planning skills
Desirable criteria
- Ability to cope with change
Physical Skills& Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Reliable
- Flexible
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Richard Andrews
- Job title
- Principal Radiographer (CT)
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01384 456111
- Additional information
If you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview to the department please contact via email to arrange.
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