CT Radiographer

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic registered CT Radiographers to work in close conjunction with the CT Operational Lead Radiographers, CT Modality Lead and the wider team at our CT unit at Mile End Hospital which is part of the new Community Diagnostics Centre and the existing Early Diagnosis Centre.

Potential candidates should preferably have at least two years' experience of working within CT and have at least 2 years of post-qualifying experience. Excellent communication and computer skills are essential.

You will be working on a rota basis within the CT team covering 12-hour days, 08:00-20:00, Monday to Sunday.

We will be providing a service to a wide range of cancer, urgent, rheumatology and routine outpatients across North-East of London. In this role, it is essential to have good organisational skills, good working relationships and be motivated and able to demonstrate how you can motivate others within the team.

The benefits you will get from joining the Imaging team are a strong commitment to your individual personal development, the prospect to work with a proactive and friendly team of peers, and a department that is always open to new ideas and suggestions from all team members, providing a collaborative working environment and a just culture.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will participate in the effective running of the CT department under the direction of the senior staff, ensuring delivery of high quality patient care. In liaison with the senior radiographers the post holder will provide supervision of junior staff, students and assistant practitioners.

The centre is equipped with a GE Revolution Evo and Siemens Somatom go.Top Mobile CT scanner. We also have access to the state-of-the-art photon-counting Siemens Naeotom Alpha CT scanner providing advanced spectral imaging capabilities. In addition, we are excitedly preparing to begin using the Fujifilm Cone Beam CT scanner to support our ENT services across the Trust and from the community

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Radiography or DCR
• Current Health and Care Professions Council registration
• IV cannulations- or willingness to achieve this skill in house

Desirable

• Post Graduate qualification in CT (or willing to undertake this)
• CT Colon training (or willingness to undertake this)
• Radiation Protection Supervisor experience

Experience

Essential

• Band 6 Radiographer in general and specialised Imaging procedures including CT
• Post qualification experience
• Evidence of CPD, including attendance at relevant short course & study days
• Participation in Quality Assurance / Clinical Governance initiatives.

Desirable

• Participation in the recruitment and selection process of Band 3 staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Portfolio of evidence of continuing professional development
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and Health and Safety

Desirable

• Awareness of new developments in CT
• Some knowledge of wider NHS issues

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Radiography or DCR
• Current Health and Care Professions Council registration
• IV cannulations- or willingness to achieve this skill in house

Desirable

• Post Graduate qualification in CT (or willing to undertake this)
• CT Colon training (or willingness to undertake this)
• Radiation Protection Supervisor experience

Experience

Essential

• Band 6 Radiographer in general and specialised Imaging procedures including CT
• Post qualification experience
• Evidence of CPD, including attendance at relevant short course & study days
• Participation in Quality Assurance / Clinical Governance initiatives.

Desirable

• Participation in the recruitment and selection process of Band 3 staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Portfolio of evidence of continuing professional development
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and Health and Safety

Desirable

• Awareness of new developments in CT
• Some knowledge of wider NHS issues

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

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

Additional information
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust
Address

Mile End Hospital

London

E1 4DG

United Kingdom

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