Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a talented CT lead radiographer to be based at the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Liverpool (CCCL) and you will be key in providing the best possible experience for our patients.
Although the Liverpool hospital is our main base, we continue to provide Imaging services at our other site in Wirral and also at the newly opened CDC Paddington.
As CT Clinical Specialist Radiographer, you will be part of a dedicated cancer imaging team which includes Imaging Assistants, Radiographers, modality Clinical Specialists, Radiologists and CT Physicists and will benefit from their experience and expertise.
Main duties of the job
You will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, organisational skills, expert CT knowledge, adaptability and effective communication skills both written and verbal.
In leading the CT team at CCC Liverpool, you will be responsible for the day to day clinical service. You will manage the implementation of legislation in addition to Trust and department policies and procedures including audit, risk management and staff management.
About us
The Radiology department has achieved the nationally recognised QSI accreditation for the Wirral site and this is being extended to our Liverpool main site.
This is a full time post and you will be expected to work flexible to the demands of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Trust we provide specialist cancer CT imaging for outpatients and inpatients for both solid tumour and haemato-oncology as well as CT guided biopsy.
Your enthusiasm to develop along with knowledge of developments in CT techniques combined with demonstrable experience in these areas would be seen as advantageous. Evidence of post graduate study is preferred.
The Radiology department actively encourages and supports staff in post graduate study, attendance at conferences and training days, leadership and management training and access to various in-house workshops.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Trust we provide specialist cancer CT imaging for outpatients and inpatients for both solid tumour and haemato-oncology as well as CT guided biopsy.
Your enthusiasm to develop along with knowledge of developments in CT techniques combined with demonstrable experience in these areas would be seen as advantageous. Evidence of post graduate study is preferred.
The Radiology department actively encourages and supports staff in post graduate study, attendance at conferences and training days, leadership and management training and access to various in-house workshops.
Person Specification
Key Skills and Attributes
Essential
- ability to train staff
- ability to work on own initiative
- Demonstration of coping under pressure
Desirable
- Recognise future service development
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered
- DCR/BSc
- Post Graduate qualification or equivalent level of knowledge in CT
- Completed the course in IV cannulation and the injection of Contrast Agents under PGD (Patient Group Directive)
Desirable
- Leadership & Management Qualification/Training
Experience and Knoweldge
Essential
- Wide ranging knowledge of CT protocols and procedures
- Evidence of ability to manage
- Knowledge of CRIS, PACS, quality document control
- Proven track record of performance, delivering to time scales, high quality work
- 4 - 5 years post qualification experience
Desirable
- Experience of Clinical Trials/Research
- Proven knowledge in Oncology
Person Specification
Key Skills and Attributes
Essential
- ability to train staff
- ability to work on own initiative
- Demonstration of coping under pressure
Desirable
- Recognise future service development
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered
- DCR/BSc
- Post Graduate qualification or equivalent level of knowledge in CT
- Completed the course in IV cannulation and the injection of Contrast Agents under PGD (Patient Group Directive)
Desirable
- Leadership & Management Qualification/Training
Experience and Knoweldge
Essential
- Wide ranging knowledge of CT protocols and procedures
- Evidence of ability to manage
- Knowledge of CRIS, PACS, quality document control
- Proven track record of performance, delivering to time scales, high quality work
- 4 - 5 years post qualification experience
Desirable
- Experience of Clinical Trials/Research
- Proven knowledge in Oncology
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).
