CT Specialist Lead Radiographer
Job Description
Job summary
Band 7 Specialist Radiographers,to support Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC)
We have an opportunity for a flexible, enthusiastic, motivated Radiographer to join our friendly dedicated teams of CT Radiographers.
We are looking for pioneering and innovative a CT Radiographer who is keen to experience delivering a varied workload.
- Are you able to work with the high pressures endemic in the modern NHS?
- Do you enjoy finding solutions and working in new and different ways?
If so we have an exciting opportunity for aRadiographer to join our team.
This is to support the expansion of the CT service with the additional scanning capacity at the Hull Community Diagnostic Hub, currently being constructed in the city centre of Hull.
The Hub will be equipped with two Canon Serve SP CT scanners utilising the latest Instinx interface.
Emergency cover for contrast reactions at the CDC will be Radiographer led. Radiographers working at the CDC are trained to ILS level (training will be provided) and independently administer contrast media without medical supervision.
Main duties of the job
The service you provide will support the delivery of CT capacity for the whole of the trust across all specialities which includes Neuro, Body, Ortho, Vascular and Research imaging services
The successful candidate will be expected to perform duties at all HUTH sites. (Castle Hill and Hull Royal Infirmary, and CDC).
This is a senior role and the successful candidate will be required to contribute and assist with the leadership and management of the CT department.
On Call commitment for Castle Hill Hospital will be required.
In addition to the CDC the CT department has 5 CT scanners: - (1 x Canon Aquilion Prime, 1 x Canon Aquilion One Genesis, 1 x Siemens Edge plus, 1 x Siemens X.cite scanner and 1 x Siemens Go Top).
The department is committed to the continuing education of our Radiographers. CPD is actively encouraged and supported with the Radiology department running a number of educational events throughout the year, and Radiographers are encouraged to study for Post graduate qualifications. The department currently has Radiographers reporting CTC examinations.
It is expected that the successful candidates will contribute towards the 7 day service. The department at Hull Royal Infirmary operates a 24 hours CT service with a night duty shift system. Castle Hill currently operates 7 days with on-call for out of hours, and bank holidays. The successful candidates will be expected to perform duties at both sites.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specifiedon the gov.uk website.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- PgC in CT
- Evidence of further study
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of CPD
- Evidence of knowledge and application of radiation protection
- Evidence of teamwork skills
- CT Experience
- IV Cannulation Skills
- Awareness of current radiology& Health Service trends, IRMER , IRR1999, Health & Safety and COSHH
- Able to demonstrate effective and efficient practice
- Active member of the team regularly involved in dept activities e.g. QA, H&S
Desirable
- Computer/ keyboard skills Teaching/lecturing experience
- Willingness to undertake further training, including intermediate life support
- Commitment to CPD and training
- Regular and up to date attendance at Conferences and/or courses relevant to the specialist area
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Team work
- Ability to organise
- Effective communicate or Able to prioritise work
- Ability to provide accurate data information when required
- Counselling skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- To be able to accept change
- Shows diplomacy and tact when dealing with complaints and incidents.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Flexibility of working hours To work as part of a team
Desirable
- Current full clean driving license
- Having own transport
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
HUTH CT Departments
Hull Royal Infirmary
Hull
HU3 2JZ
