Senior CT Radiographer

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge? We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated CT Radiographers to join our CT department. We have 3 CT scanners, 2 based on our main site at Calow and a mobile CT scanner based at Walton community hospital. CRH would be your base hospital, however you would rotate through both sites.

The work pattern would be Mon - Sun, 8am - 8pm, doing 3 long shifts a week, with a make up shift every 8 weeks. Participation in Bank holiday is expected after adequate training and there is the opportunity to join the nightshift rota.

Previous CT experience is highly desirable, although additional training will be provided, to include ILS.

There is a wide variety of scans undertaken including A/E, Orthopaedics, Colons and Cardiacs, We are committed to developing our team, promote CPD and are always looking to learn and develop our service provision. This is a great time to join us!

Main duties of the job

We are looking for highly motivated, flexible and enthusiastic Radiographers with a background in CT.

You will be based at CRH and rotate between the Mobile CT scanner and the static department,

The CT Department covers a variety of procedures including Neurology, Orthopaedic, Oncology, GI and Vascular, plus more specialised examinations such as CT Colonography, CT Cardiacs, Biopsies and Interventional procedures.

There is provision of CT for wards and A/E and there is an expectation to participate in the OOH cover at weekends and nights.

IV cannulation is a core skill requirement

You are expected to provide training and support for colleagues, junior radiographers and students that rotate through the department.

About us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small friendly team and be in at the start of a developing service. Have a look at our website and twitter page (@royalhospital) for more details on benefits of working for Chesterfield Royal Hospital and see how we support our staff.

The flexible shift pattern provides a great opportunity of work life balance.

Chesterfield is a market town nestled in the heart of Derbyshire, famous for its crooked spire, and is close to the cities of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham. It has great road and rail networks and is within one hour of East Midlands airport

Derbyshire has lots of picturesque villages, bustling market towns and historic buildings and has the Peak district on its doorstep.

Date posted

26 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience £35392- £42618 per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

166-DCSC-5746674

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Chesterfield Rd

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main responsibilities are:

-To train and be proficient in all required aspects of CT scanning and attain excellent standards of all Radiography practice.

- To participate in OOH cover at weekends and night

- To provide IV cannulation as required

-To provide excellent patient care and help facilitate a 24/7 day service.

-To assist in organising and managing the workflow of the department.

- To aid with the training needs of staff and students in the team.

- To be active in CPD and own development, keeping up to date with new techniques and developments

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main responsibilities are:

-To train and be proficient in all required aspects of CT scanning and attain excellent standards of all Radiography practice.

- To participate in OOH cover at weekends and night

- To provide IV cannulation as required

-To provide excellent patient care and help facilitate a 24/7 day service.

-To assist in organising and managing the workflow of the department.

- To aid with the training needs of staff and students in the team.

- To be active in CPD and own development, keeping up to date with new techniques and developments

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

BSc Hons Diagnostic Radiography Degree

Desirable

Post grad study / qualification
Years general exp
CT Experience

Registration

Essential

HCPC

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

BSc Hons Diagnostic Radiography Degree

Desirable

Post grad study / qualification
Years general exp
CT Experience

Registration

Essential

HCPC

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

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