Job summary
An exciting Band 6 CT Radiographer opportunity has arisen at Musgrove Park hospital, working in a busy and forward thinking radiology department.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated radiographer who is passionate about CT imaging.
This role will see you working alongside a multidisciplinary team in our emergency, trauma and orthopaedic department as well as in our GP, inpatient and outpatient peripheral settings.
We currently hold QSI accreditation, demonstrating high standard in patient safety, staff well being, and clinical governance.
We offer a robust preceptorship programme and a wide range of CPD opportunities, both within the department and through the online learning platform for the trust.
The trust has a supportive well being programme available to all staff, and the department has Well being Champions offering immediate support.
Main duties of the job
To deliver the high standard, safe, efficient delivery of the demanding and increasing workload of CT imaging. This will consist mainly of the preparation and scanning of patients, including assisting in daily management tasks.
We support a number of learners in our trust from a variety of HEIs. Our students range from assistant practitioners, apprentices, and undergraduates through to MSc and PHd students. We would expect you to engage with this and facilitate their learning. We have a practice educator in post and access to simulation equipment to support this.
Primarily your main aim is to produce high quality CT images and to demonstrate good teamwork. We would expect the post holder to have a good understanding of current practice and engage with audit, research and maintain their own CPD. We hold regular CPD sessions and would expect full involvement with this.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached you can find a full detailed job description and person specification for this Band 6 post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached you can find a full detailed job description and person specification for this Band 6 post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR or BSc in radiography.
- HPC registered.
Desirable
- Trained to undertake IV cannulation and administer contrast media.
- Post graduate experience of CT scanning.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in NHS.
Desirable
- Minimum 2 year WTE, post graduate experience.
- Post graduate CT scanning experience.
- Experience of working in a busy imaging department, providing a full range of imaging.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Good organisational skills.
- Good timekeeper.
- Flexible attitude to service provision and enthusiasm for change.
- Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative.
- Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR or BSc in radiography.
- HPC registered.
Desirable
- Trained to undertake IV cannulation and administer contrast media.
- Post graduate experience of CT scanning.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in NHS.
Desirable
- Minimum 2 year WTE, post graduate experience.
- Post graduate CT scanning experience.
- Experience of working in a busy imaging department, providing a full range of imaging.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Good organisational skills.
- Good timekeeper.
- Flexible attitude to service provision and enthusiasm for change.
- Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative.
- Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients.
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).
