Job summary
- Main area
- Radiography
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 372-FSS2551
- Employer
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Lindley
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 23/07/2024
Employer heading
CT Radiographer
NHS AfC: Band 6
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT?
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a CT radiographer to join the existing CT Team at CHFT.
We are an ISAS accredited radiology department. We undertake a comprehensive range of CT imaging procedures offering excellent experiences using some of the latest equipment.
We are looking for someone with a post-graduate qualification in CT or a minimum of one years recent experience in CT who is ready to work within our busy departments including out of hours work.
You will be expected to deliver a high quality CT service, accurately and efficiently, whilst maintaining your professionalism.
Main duties of the job
We have three CT scanners at the Trust, a GE Optima 660 on the Calderdale site, and a Canon Aquilion Prime and a GE Optima 660 on the Huddersfield site. A replacement program of the existing scanners is currently taking place including the installation of a fourth CT scanner at CRH. We are also installing a CT scanner at the new Community Diagnostic Centre in Halifax which opens in July 2024.
We provide both an out-patient and in-patient service including an overnight/out of hours service, and a range of examinations are performed including cardiac, virtual colonoscopy , biopsies, msk, trauma and head and body scans.
You will be working in a busy environment across all sites. With the relevant amount of experience and completion of competencies you will also participate in the CT overnight service.
You will be required to work both within the team and autonomously. You should have excellent communication skills and be committed to providing a high standard of care.
Working for our organisation
We understand that whether you’re just starting out or have plenty of experience, moving jobs can be both exciting and daunting, but you’ve made a great choice in considering joining Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT). We are an exceptional place to work with remarkable teams of hard working and dedicated clinical and non-clinical staff all delivering high standards of patient care.
Operating on an ethos of ‘one culture of care’, where we look after each other with the same care and compassion that we show to our patients, colleague engagement, and creating an open, honest and inclusive organisation is high on our agenda
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Accept referrals from other clinicians and be responsible for the care of those patients as per agreed protocols.
Undertake out of hours duties as necessary.
Able to deal with high pressure demands from service users, ensuring patient care is not compromised.
Work as part of a team on all CT scanners within the Trust, but also autonomously, prioritising and managing own workload.
Registered with the The Health and Care Professions Council.
Works within the Professional Code of Conduct and Standards of Proficiency. Works within the policies, procedures and guidelines set by the Trust.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc/DCR
- HPC Registration
- IV Cannulation Course
Desirable criteria
- Post Graduate Qualification in modality
Experience
Essential criteria
- Good broad experience of general radiography and evidence of recent continuous experience in speciality
- Minimum 2 years post BSc/DCR
Desirable criteria
- Experience in other modalities
Special Knowledge/ Expertise
Essential criteria
- Good working knowledge of the Ionising Regulations and Health and Safety at work policies
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of involvement in Research and Audit
Training
Essential criteria
- Recent manual handling training
- Evidence of self-development
- Attendance at relevant study days and courses
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Ability to use initiative, be methodical, accurate and practical.
- IT keyboard skills and computer literate
- Friendly, reliable, good communicator and team worker
- Ability to organise other staff,prioritise work and solve problems
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
- Lucy Thomson
- Job title
- CT Service Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01484 342500
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