Job summary
The MRI/CT department at Queen Alexandra Hospital is a fun, dynamic, vibrant and progressive department with state of the art technology, located on the South coast of England in a lively city with deep historical roots.
We currently have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, driven, and motivated Band 5 Radiographer, with a keen interest to specialise in CT and MRI scanning to join our team.
The department has the benefit of cutting edge CT and MRI technology and provides staff with the exciting opportunity to work with the latest Canon Aquilion One CT scanner and 3T MRI technology in a clinical setting. The department is equipped with 4 CT scanners and 3 MRI scanners with all staff encouraged to rotate through both modalities once at band 6 level.
Main duties of the job
PHU are due to open a new Emergency Department in November 2024 and therefore are expanding our current team. The new department will be equipped with Canon Aquilion One Prism CT.
We are a busy, progressive unit, with a very friendly and caring atmosphere, currently operating a 12 shift system over 7 days. There is also a requirement to contribute to the night shift and on-call rotas. We also have a proven track record in training direct entry graduates in the specialist area of cross-sectional imaging with successful onwards promotion to a Band 6 role.
What can we offer you?
A wide variety of experience in all aspects of cross sectional imaging within a busy and friendly environment.
3 long shifts per week, fixed days, with lots of flexibility.
A teaching department with a 4-tier structure and supporting mentorship from the team.
Many opportunities for education and advancement.
Encouragement to continue your professional development. We will also support your professional development via internal courses.
Career development mentorship from band 5 through to band 8a.
Staff benefits which include childcare vouchers, onsite gym /swimming pool, cycle to work scheme, access to our free Beach Hut and much more
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
To co-ordinate effectively with the senior radiographers to ensure effective learning.
To learn and gain the skills and knowledge of all aspects of CT and MRI, to become full competency in all aspects of general and specialised CT and the basics of MRI scanning, and to manage their own workload.
To carry out all aspects of general and specialised CT and basic, limited MRI scanning, under the supervision of band 6 and band 7 radiographers.
To check completed scans against accepted diagnostic standards, including patients details and to act appropriately according to the findings.
Please contact Gillian Simmons - Gillian.simmons@porthosp.nhs.uk for further details about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
To co-ordinate effectively with the senior radiographers to ensure effective learning.
To learn and gain the skills and knowledge of all aspects of CT and MRI, to become full competency in all aspects of general and specialised CT and the basics of MRI scanning, and to manage their own workload.
To carry out all aspects of general and specialised CT and basic, limited MRI scanning, under the supervision of band 6 and band 7 radiographers.
To check completed scans against accepted diagnostic standards, including patients details and to act appropriately according to the findings.
Please contact Gillian Simmons - Gillian.simmons@porthosp.nhs.uk for further details about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology
- Hold a current state registration certificate
- Have a portfolio evidence of CPD
Experience
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience in work undertaken prior to, or during undergraduate studies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology
- Hold a current state registration certificate
- Have a portfolio evidence of CPD
Experience
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience in work undertaken prior to, or during undergraduate studies
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.
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
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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.
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).
