Job summary
The CT Scanning department at the world renown Addenbrooke's Hospital (Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) is recruiting for a motivated Radiographer who wants to further their career as a permanent Band 6 CT Radiographer.
You will be required to carry out a wide range of CT examinations, working as part of our motivated and enthusiastic CT Team and as part of the multi-disciplinary team across the Trust.
We currently have five CT scanners located on the Cambridge University Hospitals site and one scanner located at a local GP practice and we expect to have a seventh scanner up and running by mid 2024. This will be a Community Diagnostic Centre located in Ely as part of the Government's drive for Community based imaging away from the acute setting.
You will be required to rotate around all scanning locations and participate in the out of hours service provision.
You will have DCR (R) or a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography and proven participation in CPD and must have current HCPC Registration. Experience in cross-sectional imaging would be beneficial, however, full and comprehensive training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
- To work within our multi-disciplinary team.
- To carry out clinical and administrative work in CT in order to provide an excellent service to our patients and referrers.
- Principally based in the CT scanning department, this post may involve a flexible rotation through other Radiology departments in line with future service development.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The CT Scanning department at CUH undertakes a wide range of scanning techniques, some of which are not performed anywhere else in the country and in some research instances, the world. Due to our close links to the University of Cambridge and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, we can offer the opportunity to work with the most up to date technology and imaging protocols and be at the forefront of new research and development of new techniques.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers and Band 5 Orthoptists taking up substantive employment with the Trust.
The advert will close at midnight on 24 March 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on 4 April 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The CT Scanning department at CUH undertakes a wide range of scanning techniques, some of which are not performed anywhere else in the country and in some research instances, the world. Due to our close links to the University of Cambridge and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, we can offer the opportunity to work with the most up to date technology and imaging protocols and be at the forefront of new research and development of new techniques.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers and Band 5 Orthoptists taking up substantive employment with the Trust.
The advert will close at midnight on 24 March 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on 4 April 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR (R) of BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of further study
- IV Cannulation qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post-gradation experience in all general radiographic modalities
- Commitment to CPD
Desirable
- Some experience in CT / Cross sectional imaging
- Experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- Open to the acquisition of new skills and knowledge
Desirable
- Working knowledge of PACS
- Understanding the role of audit and research in relation to service provision
- Evidence of CPD
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective team member
- Good communication and organisational skills, involving a range of people
- Basic computer literacy
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Prepared to work contracted hours flexibly both within a shift system
Desirable
- Self-motivated
- Open to new learning experiences
- Teaching skills e.g. students, mentoring, lecturing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR (R) of BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of further study
- IV Cannulation qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post-gradation experience in all general radiographic modalities
- Commitment to CPD
Desirable
- Some experience in CT / Cross sectional imaging
- Experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- Open to the acquisition of new skills and knowledge
Desirable
- Working knowledge of PACS
- Understanding the role of audit and research in relation to service provision
- Evidence of CPD
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective team member
- Good communication and organisational skills, involving a range of people
- Basic computer literacy
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Prepared to work contracted hours flexibly both within a shift system
Desirable
- Self-motivated
- Open to new learning experiences
- Teaching skills e.g. students, mentoring, lecturing
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).