Job summary
We are a strongly established Cross Sectional Imaging Service. We are looking to either recruit a highly motivated and skilled CT and/or MRI Radiographer with an extensive background in CT and/or MRI, or extensive training can be provided for a suitable candidate as we provide rigorous on-going training for would be CT/MR Radiographers.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be team orientated individual who is able to demonstrate strong teaching abilities as you will be working with trainee CT/MRI Radiographers. Here at the NCA we serve a wide range of patients and we would expect the successful candidate to communicate effectively - with a patient centred approach.Our facilities are excellent and the hospital is staffed by a valued team of highly skilled professionals. All sites have Canon CT scanners - Prime SP and Genesis ONE scanners. In MR The Royal Oldham Hospital has a Siemens Avanto 1.5T, Rochdale Infirmary a GE Signa Explorer 1.5T and Fairfield General Hospital has a Siemens Aera 1.5T.
Please note that this Band 6 post is a Northern Care Alliance position and although you will have a base site, there may be a requirement to work occasionally in CT/MRI on the other Trust sites of Royal Oldham Hospital, Fairfield General Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary.You will be expected to work flexibly over 7 days.
We welcome applicants who wish to train in CT and MR. There is a competency based progression scheme from band 5/6 in place.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS Trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR (R)
- State Registration with the Health Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification in MRI / CT
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Specialist professional knowledge/experience in CT
- Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of the principles of CT/MR radiography
- Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development at Band 6 level
- Experience in the supervision of less experienced radiographers and students
- Ability to give effective feedback to and liaise with a wide range of individuals
- 18 months post qualification Radiography experience
Desirable
- Specialist professional knowledge/experience in MR
- Understand recent developments in the NHS
- Experience in audit/quality improvement projects
- NHS experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner
- Excellent interpersonal, persuasive and motivational skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to self motivate and work on own initiative
- Able to think logically and independently
- Demonstrates a positive approach to patient care
- Able to demonstrate good technical knowledge and continue to develop it
- Must be able to work under pressure
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and that of others
- Flexible approach to working practice
- Able to analyse complex information
- Accurate and pays attention to detail
- Ability to solve problems
- Able to teach
- Ability to operate VDU equipment in both image acquisition and data management
- To comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protection, equal opportunities, confidentiality and health and safety to meet the differing needs of patients
- Be able to operate manual handling aids including patient slide boards, sheets and trolleys
- Ability to position a full range of MRI equipment including surface coils
- Able to wear radiation protective clothing and monitoring devices
- To wear noise reduction equipment i.e. ear defenders
Desirable
- Disability awareness
- Awareness of cultural diversity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR (R)
- State Registration with the Health Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification in MRI / CT
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Specialist professional knowledge/experience in CT
- Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of the principles of CT/MR radiography
- Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development at Band 6 level
- Experience in the supervision of less experienced radiographers and students
- Ability to give effective feedback to and liaise with a wide range of individuals
- 18 months post qualification Radiography experience
Desirable
- Specialist professional knowledge/experience in MR
- Understand recent developments in the NHS
- Experience in audit/quality improvement projects
- NHS experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner
- Excellent interpersonal, persuasive and motivational skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to self motivate and work on own initiative
- Able to think logically and independently
- Demonstrates a positive approach to patient care
- Able to demonstrate good technical knowledge and continue to develop it
- Must be able to work under pressure
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and that of others
- Flexible approach to working practice
- Able to analyse complex information
- Accurate and pays attention to detail
- Ability to solve problems
- Able to teach
- Ability to operate VDU equipment in both image acquisition and data management
- To comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protection, equal opportunities, confidentiality and health and safety to meet the differing needs of patients
- Be able to operate manual handling aids including patient slide boards, sheets and trolleys
- Ability to position a full range of MRI equipment including surface coils
- Able to wear radiation protective clothing and monitoring devices
- To wear noise reduction equipment i.e. ear defenders
Desirable
- Disability awareness
- Awareness of cultural diversity
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).