Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Reporting (CT Head) Radiographer

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Job summary

This role will involve the acquisition, interpretation and reporting of CT examinations. The post holder will also provide expert clinical leadership to the CT team.

Working at the level of an enhanced practitioner, you will appropriately fulfil all four pillars of professional practice; Clinical Practice, Leadership & Management, Research & Development and Education.

We welcome informal discussions and planned visits to our department, please get in touch!

Main duties of the job

  • CT scan acquisition
  • Interpretation and formal reporting of CT head examinations
  • Contribute to MDT meetings
  • Provide leadership to the CT team
  • Contribute to the audit program
  • Problem-solving within the CT service
  • Planning and organisation of CT scanning

There may be a necessity to work at our peripheral sites as per service requirements, therefore a willingness and ability to travel across various Trust sites will be required.

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.

You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.

We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.

Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!

Details

Date posted

03 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum, pro rata - plus enhancements

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-LP5933025

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Taunton

TA1 5DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential skills required for this role include:

  • DCR / BSc in Radiography
  • HCPC Registration
  • MSc or equivalent masters level qualification in CT head image interpretation

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential skills required for this role include:

  • DCR / BSc in Radiography
  • HCPC Registration
  • MSc or equivalent masters level qualification in CT head image interpretation

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Academic

Essential

  • BSc or equivalent in diagnostic imaging
  • PgC or equivalent in CT head reporting
  • Current HCPC Registration

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable proven experience of CT head reporting
  • Highly effective English language & communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress

Desirable

  • Significant proven relevant clinical experience in neuro CT reporting
Person Specification

Academic

Essential

  • BSc or equivalent in diagnostic imaging
  • PgC or equivalent in CT head reporting
  • Current HCPC Registration

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable proven experience of CT head reporting
  • Highly effective English language & communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress

Desirable

  • Significant proven relevant clinical experience in neuro CT reporting

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Taunton

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Taunton

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Radiology

Adam Turner

radiologypa@somersetft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

03 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum, pro rata - plus enhancements

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-LP5933025

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Taunton

TA1 5DA


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