Job summary
- Main area
- CT Radiographer
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 190-8007-DIR
- Employer
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Northern General Hospital
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 pa/pro rata for part time staff
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
CT Radiographer
NHS AfC: Band 6
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.
Job overview
We are looking for highly motivated Diagnostic Radiographers to join our existing CT team. We are fortunate enough to utilise 5 ‘state of the art’ Canon CT scanners across 2 sites.
The range of CT examinations performed is extremely varied and includes trauma imaging, neuro, Cardiac, vascular and abdominal imaging including colonography. We also have a commitment towards supporting and developing clinical trials.
Applicants will have a DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography and also have HPC registration. Applicants should have good communication skills, the ability to multi-task and work as part of our existing team.
The contract on offer is based in CT, rotational across all 3 sites within STH.
Participation in the CT out of hours shifts and on call from home rota is also expected.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a high quality, responsive diagnostic radiographic service as part of a multi-disciplinary team, whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care.
- To ensure that safe practice is carried out in accordance with departmental protocols.
- Practically to carry out CT examinations accurately, safely and efficiently.
- To have a basic level of skill & knowledge, in relevant aspects of Radiography encountered in CT scanning acting as a role model for more junior radiographers and develop their skills.
- To maintain positive professional links with other medical and non-medical staff and promote good service and standards within CT.
- To deputise for the Superintendent in the absence of the Deputy Superintendent and liaise with the same to ensure there is continuity and communication within the speciality at all times.
- To take daily responsibility for, and direct, the organisation and workflow.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The directorate is committed to training and staff development and we offer a variety of training opportunities. As an organisation we aim to recruit those who uphold our values that are embedded in our belief to be a premier provider of health care in the region.
Please note this advertisement can be appointed as either a full time or part time opportunity.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- DCR or Bsc in Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC registration
- Post graduate training or education at Graduate certificate / diploma level
- Specialised short courses in relevant imaging subjects and /or experience to graduate certificate or diploma level or equivalent qualification/experience.
Desirable criteria
- Masters level / Post graduate Certificate / Diploma level study in CT
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post qualification experience.
- CPD portfolio or relevant evidence showing clinical working at graduate certificate / diploma level
- NHS or UK based experience in Medical Imaging
- Participate in professional lectures, study days and workshops
Desirable criteria
- Experience at Senior 1/ Band 6 Radiographer/Practitioner grade
- Experience of audit, teaching and supervision
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Take additional responsibility for team development.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of DoH, NHS, Trust targets and initiatives and strategies
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Flexible attitude to working hours
- Excellent organisational skills
- Effective IT communication skills
- Ability to work closely with other professions to establish, maintain, and improve service and be open to changing working practices which can improve the same.
- Ability to act on own initiative
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- David Sugden
- Job title
- CT Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 2714919
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