Job summary
The CT/MRI 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 6 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 6 CT scanners and 3 MRI scanners with all staff encouraged to rotate through both modalities.
We opened a new Emergency Department in November 2024 and therefore are expanding our current team. 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.
Main duties of the job
- To conduct a wide range of CT/MR scans upon a range of patient types, both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi-professional team, in a manner that meets profession, departmental and legal standards and requirements
- To proactively assist in the management of the MRI and CT scanning departments on a daily basis whilst fostering a safe and efficient environment for patients, staff and visitors.
- To supervise, and teach junior radiographers, student radiographers and RDAs and to actively help, teach and support training SPRs
- Ensure patient safety is maintained and patient experience is positive by treating all patients, relatives and colleagues with respect, dignity and courtesy in accordance with Trust values.
- Ensuring that at all times you act within your sphere of competence.
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
- To co-ordinate effectively with the Superintendent radiographer in order to be responsible for staff and resources within a designated clinical area.
- To carry out all aspects of general and specialised CT and MRI scanning, and to manage their own workload.
- To check completed scans against accepted diagnostic standards, including patients details and to act appropriately according to the findings.
- Ensure all systems processes are completed accurately and appropriately.
- To undertake CT and MR scans in the absence of a radiologist according to agreed protocols.
- To undertake IV injections with no supervision ensuring a patient allergy history is always obtained.
- To be able to relate to all manner of patients with understanding and care, respecting their privacy and dignity to provide a caring and confidential service. To ensure that a positive identification is obtained from all patients prior to their examination.
- To participate in the night shift rota covering CT scanning and on call MRI.
- Be responsible for the consumable stock control necessary to support designated clinical areas, within the agreed financial limits.
- Undertake any duties assigned by the Management Team commensurate with the post.
- Deal with complaints and grievances from staff and patients within the department.
- Demonstrate specialised keyboard skills required for image manipulation and workstation development.
For further details please refere to the job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To co-ordinate effectively with the Superintendent radiographer in order to be responsible for staff and resources within a designated clinical area.
- To carry out all aspects of general and specialised CT and MRI scanning, and to manage their own workload.
- To check completed scans against accepted diagnostic standards, including patients details and to act appropriately according to the findings.
- Ensure all systems processes are completed accurately and appropriately.
- To undertake CT and MR scans in the absence of a radiologist according to agreed protocols.
- To undertake IV injections with no supervision ensuring a patient allergy history is always obtained.
- To be able to relate to all manner of patients with understanding and care, respecting their privacy and dignity to provide a caring and confidential service. To ensure that a positive identification is obtained from all patients prior to their examination.
- To participate in the night shift rota covering CT scanning and on call MRI.
- Be responsible for the consumable stock control necessary to support designated clinical areas, within the agreed financial limits.
- Undertake any duties assigned by the Management Team commensurate with the post.
- Deal with complaints and grievances from staff and patients within the department.
- Demonstrate specialised keyboard skills required for image manipulation and workstation development.
For further details please refere to the job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology
- Hold a current state registration certificate
- 2 years post graduate experience
- Have portfolio evidence of CPD
Desirable
- 3+ years post graduate experience
- Extended Clinical role e.g. IV cannulations qualification
- Post graduate qualification
- CT Colonography experience
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate specialised keyboard skills required for image manipulation
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work as part of a team or alone
- Good communication skills
- Good attention to detail
- High levels of concentration required
- Demonstrate co-ordination and sensory skills required for precise positioning of patients with narrow margin for error
- Speed and accuracy
- Understanding of current Ionising Radiation Regulations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology
- Hold a current state registration certificate
- 2 years post graduate experience
- Have portfolio evidence of CPD
Desirable
- 3+ years post graduate experience
- Extended Clinical role e.g. IV cannulations qualification
- Post graduate qualification
- CT Colonography experience
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate specialised keyboard skills required for image manipulation
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work as part of a team or alone
- Good communication skills
- Good attention to detail
- High levels of concentration required
- Demonstrate co-ordination and sensory skills required for precise positioning of patients with narrow margin for error
- Speed and accuracy
- Understanding of current Ionising Radiation Regulations
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).
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).
