Job summary
Gastrointestinal Advanced Practitioner Radiographer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, hardworking and reliable radiographer to join our GI and Procedural Imaging team at UHNM, as a Gastrointestinal Advanced Practitioner Radiographer.
The successful candidate will be committed to providing our patients and clinicians with the very best quality of care and service in line with the UHNM trust values.
The team performs and supports the interpretation of around 2300 CT Colonograms per annum and between the Royal Stoke and County Hospital sites.
The post holder will work to a defined job plan to support the delivery of the CT Colonography service cross-site.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will possess a post graduate level qualification related to CT Colonography or have completed Module A of the National CT Colonography Training & Accreditation Programme. The post holder will perform CT Colonography studies to a high standard, providing exemplar patient care, and optimal acquisition of studies. The post holder will perform an initial radiographer interpretation of the acquired CT Colonography study, expediting the radiologist reporting of these where necessary and highlighting cases to the colorectal multidisciplinary team meeting where appropriate.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, pro-active Radiographer with an interest in leadership and operational service management to join our friendly team to provide an excellent service to the population of the North Midlands. You should be adaptable, have excellent work ethics, be able to demonstrate initiative, and possess good communication skills; the ability to work flexibly and as part of a multi-disciplinary team is essential.
About us
We are a large University Hospital located in Staffordshire with close links with Bangor University, Birmingham City University and Keele University. The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) is one of the largest and most modern in the country, with highly regarded facilities, teaching and research. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Being part of the University Hospital of North Midlands brings with it excellent career development opportunities and contributing to the training of both radiographer and radiology trainees.
Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding area, has great access to local amenities, the Peak District and The Roaches. Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool are all reachable within an hour. Housing prices in the area are reasonably competitive.
We are very proud to have achieved and maintain QSI accreditation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work at the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust as an advanced practitioner radiographer within the defined scope of professional practice working as part of the advanced practice workforce.
The post holder will possess a post graduate level qualification related to CT Colonography or have completed Module A of the National CT Colonography Training & Accreditation Programme. The post holder will perform CT Colonography studies to a high standard, providing exemplar patient care, and optimal acquisition of studies. The post holder will perform an initial radiographer interpretation of the acquired CT Colonography study, expediting the radiologist reporting of these where necessary and highlighting cases to the colorectal multidisciplinary team meeting where appropriate.
The post holder will support with service management duties such as the protocolling of requests and support the management of waiting lists. The post holder will support the distribution of bowel preparation to patients alongside the safe provision of medicines such as IV hyoscine butylbromide and IV contrast media, working under an agreed patient group direction. As a training centre, the post holder will eventually be required to facilitate training to candidates who have enrolled onto the National CT Colonography Training and Accreditation Programme.
The post holder will be required to work between the Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital sites. Further role advancement may become available should service need develop.
Further role advancement may become available should service need develop. The successful applicant must be prepared to undertake any formal or informal study and training required to fulfil the needs of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work at the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust as an advanced practitioner radiographer within the defined scope of professional practice working as part of the advanced practice workforce.
The post holder will possess a post graduate level qualification related to CT Colonography or have completed Module A of the National CT Colonography Training & Accreditation Programme. The post holder will perform CT Colonography studies to a high standard, providing exemplar patient care, and optimal acquisition of studies. The post holder will perform an initial radiographer interpretation of the acquired CT Colonography study, expediting the radiologist reporting of these where necessary and highlighting cases to the colorectal multidisciplinary team meeting where appropriate.
The post holder will support with service management duties such as the protocolling of requests and support the management of waiting lists. The post holder will support the distribution of bowel preparation to patients alongside the safe provision of medicines such as IV hyoscine butylbromide and IV contrast media, working under an agreed patient group direction. As a training centre, the post holder will eventually be required to facilitate training to candidates who have enrolled onto the National CT Colonography Training and Accreditation Programme.
The post holder will be required to work between the Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital sites. Further role advancement may become available should service need develop.
Further role advancement may become available should service need develop. The successful applicant must be prepared to undertake any formal or informal study and training required to fulfil the needs of the post.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- post graduate level qualification related to CT Colonography or have completed of the National CT Colonography Training & Accreditation Programme
Essential
Essential
- BSc Radiographer/DCR(R)
- Clinical experience in busy NHS Imaging environment
- Development /Area of Responsibility within role
- Ability to work as part of the 7 day service at both Royal Stoke and County Hospital sites.
- Initiative, Good interpersonal skills Reliability, Ability to cope/difficult issues, Assertive, manage efficiently and safely a busy environment. An ambassador of the trust values.
- Prioritisation / planning Basic knowledge of patient management / Radiology Information Systems (CRIS) Knowledge of protocols Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR
- Attention to detail and an understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. Interest in image interpretation and communication of findings.
Desirable
- Other post graduate qualification related to GI radiography
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- post graduate level qualification related to CT Colonography or have completed of the National CT Colonography Training & Accreditation Programme
Essential
Essential
- BSc Radiographer/DCR(R)
- Clinical experience in busy NHS Imaging environment
- Development /Area of Responsibility within role
- Ability to work as part of the 7 day service at both Royal Stoke and County Hospital sites.
- Initiative, Good interpersonal skills Reliability, Ability to cope/difficult issues, Assertive, manage efficiently and safely a busy environment. An ambassador of the trust values.
- Prioritisation / planning Basic knowledge of patient management / Radiology Information Systems (CRIS) Knowledge of protocols Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR
- Attention to detail and an understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. Interest in image interpretation and communication of findings.
Desirable
- Other post graduate qualification related to GI radiography
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
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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).
