Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated CT radiographer who puts the patient at the centre of their practice, whilst also possessing excellent leadership and teaching skills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an excellent knowledge of CT technologies and be able to demonstrate previous experience in a leadership and or education role. Directly supporting the lead CT radiographer in the day to day running of the CT service with a focus on education and training.
Applications will also be considered from radiographers keen to move into a leadership role and will be supported by the trust manager's passport training scheme.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
This role will have specific responsibilities for the management of CT training and education. They will have a specific responsibility for ensuring the education of new radiographers in the CT team and monitoring and supporting the competencies of the existing radiographers.
The successful candidate will split their time between the administrative role and clinical scanning of patients maintaining their clinical competencies as an expert radiographer.
The successful applicant will also be responsible for the day to day running of the department supporting the Lead CT radiographer and standing in during periods of leave.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be a specialist in CT education, having highly developed specialist knowledge of CT practice, underpinned by theory and experience. Be able to prioritise your own workload, and provide training sessions for the CT radiographic teams. Ensure the department is kept up-to-date with developments and advances, and propose changes to practices in consultation with the Principal CT Radiographer (Lead CT Radiographer).
Support the principal radiographer with personnel issues such as sickness meetings and in matters of performance management. These require often have very sensitive issues and will require the post holder to demonstrate highly developed levels of empathy.
Lead on and participate in regular audit including ongoing IR(ME)R audit.
Participate in monthly governance meetings where it will be necessary to share very complex information with a multidisciplinary team.
Work with the other Band 7 radiographers to provide operational support to the wider CT team - be able to analyse complex situation, ensuring safe practice. Be able to assess and implement these highly specialist imaging procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be a specialist in CT education, having highly developed specialist knowledge of CT practice, underpinned by theory and experience. Be able to prioritise your own workload, and provide training sessions for the CT radiographic teams. Ensure the department is kept up-to-date with developments and advances, and propose changes to practices in consultation with the Principal CT Radiographer (Lead CT Radiographer).
Support the principal radiographer with personnel issues such as sickness meetings and in matters of performance management. These require often have very sensitive issues and will require the post holder to demonstrate highly developed levels of empathy.
Lead on and participate in regular audit including ongoing IR(ME)R audit.
Participate in monthly governance meetings where it will be necessary to share very complex information with a multidisciplinary team.
Work with the other Band 7 radiographers to provide operational support to the wider CT team - be able to analyse complex situation, ensuring safe practice. Be able to assess and implement these highly specialist imaging procedures.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Expirience
Essential
- Demonstrate the competencies expected of band 6 CT radiographers.
- Demonstrate an aptitude in, or sustained interest in CT education, including teaching
- Demonstrate good proven knowledge of all theoretical aspects of CT, commensurate with current level of demonstrable experience / exposure
- Proven knowledge and understanding of specialist equipment commensurate with current level of demonstrable experience / exposure.
- Proven evidence of Teaching experience
Desirable
- Demonstrable significant post registration experience in CT
- Awareness of NHS policies and documents
- Proven knowledge or use of PACS
Qualifications
Essential
- Current HCPC registration
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Post graduate qualification (PGD) linked to your specialist area, or willingness to obtain one as a requirement of this post.
Desirable
- Computer literate (ECDL)
- Post graduate teaching qualification
APTITUDE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels. o
- Ability to prioritise workload
Person Specification
Knowledge and Expirience
Essential
- Demonstrate the competencies expected of band 6 CT radiographers.
- Demonstrate an aptitude in, or sustained interest in CT education, including teaching
- Demonstrate good proven knowledge of all theoretical aspects of CT, commensurate with current level of demonstrable experience / exposure
- Proven knowledge and understanding of specialist equipment commensurate with current level of demonstrable experience / exposure.
- Proven evidence of Teaching experience
Desirable
- Demonstrable significant post registration experience in CT
- Awareness of NHS policies and documents
- Proven knowledge or use of PACS
Qualifications
Essential
- Current HCPC registration
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Post graduate qualification (PGD) linked to your specialist area, or willingness to obtain one as a requirement of this post.
Desirable
- Computer literate (ECDL)
- Post graduate teaching qualification
APTITUDE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels. o
- Ability to prioritise workload
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).
