Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, motivated and experienced radiographer to co-manage the day-to-day operations of the CT department at St Bartholomew's Hospital. This position is one of two Band 7 Radiographers who will be expected to jointly manage the day-to-day CT operations, reporting to the CT Lead Radiographer. The working hours are 8.45am - 5pm Monday to Friday, with optional evenings and weekends.
The CT Department has 2 Siemens Definition scanners and performs a variety of inpatient and outpatient work including oncology, vascular, CTC, nerve root injections and biopsies. There is no A&E Department at St Bartholomew's Hospital.
Location - St. Bartholomew's Hospital which is in the heart of the City of London, accessible from several nearby transport links including St. Paul's, Barbican and Farringdon Tube stations, and City Thames Link station.
Main duties of the job
Come and join our friendly and supportive team of Radiographers, where continuous professional development is encouraged. In addition, you will have the opportunity to use your initiative and to widen your skills and experience. We offer a full range of local and specialist services, which includes centres for the treatment of cancer, heart conditions, fertility problems, endocrinology and sexual health conditions. The hospital includes the site of the new state-of-the-art Barts Heart Centre.
The successful candidate will have good general radiographic experience, along with extensive CT experience. You will also be resilient, flexible and able to demonstrate leadership and clinical supervision skills. A post graduate qualification in CT would be desirable, or willingness to undertake one. The post holder will work as part of the senior team, and this role involves a mixture of clinical and administrative work.
Applicants for this post must hold a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or the Diploma of the College of Radiographers and HCPC registration.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have a modality overview of CT service needs, to ensure effective co- ordination and allocation of resources. The individual will work very closely with the Superintendent radiographers in provision of Imaging Services at this site.
Working closely with other Superintendent Radiographers to develop and maintain cross-Trust integration of Imaging Services, standardising protocols, appointments systems, waiting lists and rotation of radiographers throughout clinical imaging areas.
Manage nominated radiographers.
To work within the Band 7 team in organizing and overseeing the training of radiographers, assistant practitioners and student radiographers in all aspects of CT Scanning.
Promote the continuous improvement in service delivery and quality within all areas of the department, using modern methods to lead in the delivery of service and workforce transformation and re-design.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have a modality overview of CT service needs, to ensure effective co- ordination and allocation of resources. The individual will work very closely with the Superintendent radiographers in provision of Imaging Services at this site.
Working closely with other Superintendent Radiographers to develop and maintain cross-Trust integration of Imaging Services, standardising protocols, appointments systems, waiting lists and rotation of radiographers throughout clinical imaging areas.
Manage nominated radiographers.
To work within the Band 7 team in organizing and overseeing the training of radiographers, assistant practitioners and student radiographers in all aspects of CT Scanning.
Promote the continuous improvement in service delivery and quality within all areas of the department, using modern methods to lead in the delivery of service and workforce transformation and re-design.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography or DCR
- State Registration
- Some formal management training
- IV cannulations- or willingness to achieve this skill in house
- Post Graduate qualification in CT (or willing to undertake this)
Desirable
- Radiation Protection Supervisor experience
- CT Colon training- in house or externally
Experience
Essential
- NHS CT experience
- Extensive experience as a radiographer performing a wide range of CT.
- Experience of current, and awareness of developing trends in CT service
- Wide experience of CT scanning equipment and techniques
- Experience in training of other staff or students
- Day to day operational management
- Participation in Quality Assurance/Clinical Governance initiatives.
- Some personnel management
Desirable
- Current experience of research and audit.
- Experience of post graduate teaching
- To have been involved in implementing change to a service/department
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Booking and capacity planning
- Portfolio of evidence of continuing professional
Desirable
- Has knowledge of management theory, including personnel management, risk management and health and safety
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography or DCR
- State Registration
- Some formal management training
- IV cannulations- or willingness to achieve this skill in house
- Post Graduate qualification in CT (or willing to undertake this)
Desirable
- Radiation Protection Supervisor experience
- CT Colon training- in house or externally
Experience
Essential
- NHS CT experience
- Extensive experience as a radiographer performing a wide range of CT.
- Experience of current, and awareness of developing trends in CT service
- Wide experience of CT scanning equipment and techniques
- Experience in training of other staff or students
- Day to day operational management
- Participation in Quality Assurance/Clinical Governance initiatives.
- Some personnel management
Desirable
- Current experience of research and audit.
- Experience of post graduate teaching
- To have been involved in implementing change to a service/department
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Booking and capacity planning
- Portfolio of evidence of continuing professional
Desirable
- Has knowledge of management theory, including personnel management, risk management and health and safety
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).
