Job summary
We are looking for radiographers who are new to CT and looking to develop their career in CT. This role is a development role in which we would would look to help you develop your CT skills and on reaching competency move you to a specialist CT radiographer post. We would support your CT education while you upskill yourself. This role would be perfect for students looking to move directly in to CT direct from university or for radiographers who have little CT experience but are looking for a new direction in their career.
***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
To provide a high quality radiographic service in any area of Derriford Hospital or outlying departments as required.
All staff will be expected to undertake examinations on both public and private sector patients, and participate in 7 day working rotas.
To provide excellent leadership to all non-medical staff working in Radiology
To support the effective delivery and operations of the ED, Main X-Ray and CT Department
To work autonomously to carry out diagnostic radiography and specialised procedures within the CT department
To adhere to the current radiation legislation and working safely within the health and safety regulations.
To participate in the out of hours shift system for the CT department
To work within the radiology team to deliver the optimum care to the patient whilst producing optimum quality diagnostic images.
To provide guidance and support to junior members of staff & students.
Dynamic involvement within Band 6 specialist radiographers band 7 training and operational leads and band 8a principal radiographer
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 manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. 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
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the practitioners professional activities, according to the code of professional conduct for radiographers.
Develop specialist CT radiography skills and commit to providing a service to the CT department.
To be able to undertake all basic CT techniques and modify those techniques when and where appropriate, taking into account the patients condition.
To produce images to an optimum diagnostic quality in order to ensure radiological interpretation is possible, ensuring that this example is passed onto all colleagues.
To use clinical expertise and underpinning knowledge to determine the degree of clinical urgency for reporting.
To use patient examination skills to determine the appropriateness of examination requested and to be able to analyse and make a judgement in difficult clinical situations e.g. whether the patient needs immediate referral or treatment.
To plan and prioritise own patient workload and departmental workload.
To comply with Trust policies for Infection Control, ensuring safe treatment of all patients and to reduce the risk of hospital acquired infection.
To be flexible in respect to working arrangements including supporting the out of hours service, to ensure the needs of the service are met.
To engender a culture of lifelong learning to support undergraduate students during clinical placements.
To adhere to all departmental policies and to be able to comment on their relevance to current working practice and be proactive in the development of working practice.
To ensure the safe handling of equipment and be responsible for the current working area.
To participate in departmental audit to enable implementation of evidenced based working practice. To develop and implement new protocols and working practice as a result of audit.
To possess initiative, developed judgement and decision making skills.
For further details please see attached JD & PS
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the practitioners professional activities, according to the code of professional conduct for radiographers.
Develop specialist CT radiography skills and commit to providing a service to the CT department.
To be able to undertake all basic CT techniques and modify those techniques when and where appropriate, taking into account the patients condition.
To produce images to an optimum diagnostic quality in order to ensure radiological interpretation is possible, ensuring that this example is passed onto all colleagues.
To use clinical expertise and underpinning knowledge to determine the degree of clinical urgency for reporting.
To use patient examination skills to determine the appropriateness of examination requested and to be able to analyse and make a judgement in difficult clinical situations e.g. whether the patient needs immediate referral or treatment.
To plan and prioritise own patient workload and departmental workload.
To comply with Trust policies for Infection Control, ensuring safe treatment of all patients and to reduce the risk of hospital acquired infection.
To be flexible in respect to working arrangements including supporting the out of hours service, to ensure the needs of the service are met.
To engender a culture of lifelong learning to support undergraduate students during clinical placements.
To adhere to all departmental policies and to be able to comment on their relevance to current working practice and be proactive in the development of working practice.
To ensure the safe handling of equipment and be responsible for the current working area.
To participate in departmental audit to enable implementation of evidenced based working practice. To develop and implement new protocols and working practice as a result of audit.
To possess initiative, developed judgement and decision making skills.
For further details please see attached JD & PS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current or Expected HPC registration
- BSc or Expected BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
- English Speaking
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable CT Experience
- Demonstrable experience communicating with a range of service users
- Radiography practice
- Demonstrable experience in a large clinical setting
Desirable
Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
- Caring and Compassionate
- Ability to work in a busy environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current or Expected HPC registration
- BSc or Expected BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
- English Speaking
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable CT Experience
- Demonstrable experience communicating with a range of service users
- Radiography practice
- Demonstrable experience in a large clinical setting
Desirable
Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
- Caring and Compassionate
- Ability to work in a busy environment
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).
