Superintendent Radiographer in DXR and Computed Tomography (CT)

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated experienced Radiographer with extensive post graduate experience in CT and General Radiography to join our Radiology Team at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. This role is based at the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Hollinswood House, Telford and will include working closely with the senior clinical team at The Princess Royal Hospital site, Telford.

The successful applicant must have a BSc (Hon) Diagnostic Radiography or DCR, current HCPC registration and extensive post graduate experience in Computed Tomography (CT), General Radiography and team leadership.

Main duties of the job

To support in the operational management of the general imaging and CT department based at the Hollinswood House CDC (CDC) working closely with and under the direct guidance of the Lead Superintendent Radiographer based at The Princess Royal Hospital (PRH). This includes

Sharing their in depth knowledge obtained from experience and post graduate training in all aspects of general radiography and CT in a satellite Radiology Department supported by the team based at PRH.

Understanding, implementation and supporting in the documentation to manage legislation related to the use of ionising radiation in the General Radiography and CT department (Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations 17 (IRMER 17) and Ionising Radiation Regulations 17 (IRR17).

To continually develop the general and CT imaging service in conjunction with SaTH Radiology Centre.

To oversee the training, development and maintaining of competence for the general and CT imaging team, including undergraduate students.

To support in the facilitation of optimisation of patient pathways in conjunction with the Radiology Management team.

To actively participate in all clinical components of the roster

About us

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

We boast a state of the art imaging department with a Philips Azurion Cath Lab installed in 2020. All of our general X-ray rooms are Philips C90 DXR supported by DXR mobile machines (installed 2020). This is in addition to a Philips Combi fluoroscopy/ DXR Room. Our CT service is provided by 2 Canon Azurion CT scanners installed in 2019 and 2021 and Siemens Aera MRI was installed in 2017.

In October 2023 we opened out Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Hollinswood House with Philips C90 DXR, Canon Azurion Prime CT scanner and Siemens Sola MRI scanner.

The department has an excellent on site teaching environment. The department is fully committed to role extension and has practicing Radiographers undertaking Ultrasound, Barium Swallows, CT Colonoscopy and plain film reporting.

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Community Diagnostic Centre

Hollinswood House, Stafford Park 1

Telford

TF3 3BD

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Community Diagnostic Centre

Hollinswood House, Stafford Park 1

Telford

TF3 3BD

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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