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Job overview

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and well-motivated CT Radiographer to support the delivery of an inclusive and progressive diagnostic CT imaging service delivering excellence for all, now and for generations to come.

Successful candidates will provide a high quality service to adults, children and young people using best practice at all times promoting a positive patient and family experience embracing sensitivity to individual patient's needs.

The successful candidate will make an important contribution to the care and management of both inpatients and outpatients requiring diagnostic CT procedures in an acute Trust setting.

We have a professional and dedicated imaging team committed to providing a first class service to adults, children and young people. We are looking for a like-minded experienced professional to join us and be a part of our team to deliver the transformational change required to achieve our Trust vision to build healthier lives.

We are committed to providing support for continuous professional development including regular opportunities to undertake post graduate qualifications.

The Imaging Directorate provides 24/7 service delivery and has an established track record of service re-design and transformation. The current focus has seen a financial investment of over 3 million to upgrade and modernise the equipment and facilities at each of the 4 hospital sites.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

As a key member of the CT team, you will deliver high standards of care, working to build a service that is progressive and responsive to service needs, while being safe and cost effective.

It is important that you are able to work autonomously and are able to work flexibly within a team using your clinical expertise to provide a quality CT service.

You will need to be an experienced radiographer with some CT experience who is dynamic, highly driven, motivated and experienced to ensure the delivery of a comprehensive vision.

The successful candidate will also be required to maintain and use their general radiographic skills to provide a CT and rotational general radiographic service. This post is full time and site based but there is an expectation to be able to work across site when required.

Across UHB, the CT team run a 08:00 - 20:00 service with out of hours on site emergency access including weekends and bank holidays. You will be expected to participate in the 7-day shift system including nights, weekends and bank holidays

The CT service performs a wide variety of examinations on a range of Canon and Siemens scanners and you will be expected to perform patient cannulation as required.

You must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and be enthusiastic and committed to making a difference, and have a commitment to improving practice through ongoing personal and professional development

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

Job description

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• D.C.R. (R) or BSc Radiography S.R.R.
• Evidence of short specialist/leadership courses/education.
• Documented experience in Imaging.
• Evidence of CPD and reflective practice, link grade competencies
• HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• D.C.R. (R) or BSc Radiography S.R.R.
• HCPC registration
• Relevant clinical experience in general radiography.
• Experience in the specialised CT imaging modality

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manipulate patients precisely
• Leadership skill and ability to promote teamwork
• Ability to supply accurate, precise information
• Effective organisational skills
• Demonstrates initiative, team working, motivation, flexibility and individual responsibility
• Empathy and patient focused approach
• Demonstration of best practice
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Shows initiative, energy, drive and enthusiasm

Desirable

• Good presentation skills
• Special interest in CT as an imaging modality
• Leadership and desire to promote Trust values
• Analytical and problem solving skills

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.

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.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.