Job summary
We are looking for a CT experienced HCPC registered Radiographer to help lead the day to day running of the CT team at Community Diagnostic Centre based at Mile End Hospital.
This post gives you the opportunity to build on your clinical expertise in CT and to be involved in the set up and running of the CT at our new centre. Encouragement will be given to staff who wish to pursue post graduate studies in CT.
The site currently has a GE Revolution EVO scanner (static) and a Siemens Somaton go.Top (mobile). There are also development works for a 3rd scanner for 2025 as part of the CDC.
We will be providing a service to a wide range of cancer, urgent, rheumatology and routine outpatients in the East and North-East of London.
It is essential to have good organisational skills, good working relationships and be motivated and able to demonstrate how you can motivate others within the team. Training of radiographers in CT will be essential, supervision of Imaging Assistants, as will the review and implementation of new scanning protocols in conjunction with Radiologists and ensuring all staff are aware of the new studies/procedures.
The service at the CDC is delivered across 12-hour days, 7 days a week therefore the working pattern for this post will reflect the needs of this service.
Main duties of the job
To lead the technical /radiographic staff, and to develop an efficient CT service for the Community Diagnostic Centre / Early Diagnosis Centre at Mile End Hospital.
To develop and maintain the CT service, standardising protocols, managing the patient bookings and waiting lists, and managing the rotation of radiographers and imaging assistants throughout the CT department.
To organise and oversee the training of radiographers and students in all aspects of CT scanning, including comprehensive competency assessments alongside the other CT Band 7 team.
To provide an effective operational lead radiographer role for the CT service for the Community Diagnostic Centre / Early Diagnosis Centre at Mile End Hospital.
In conjunction with the CT Managers, promote continuous improvements in service delivery and quality within all areas of the CT service, using modern methods to improve productivity, leading in the delivery of service and workforce transformation, and re-design.
The post-holder will manage the work of staff in the department and develop a culture in which members of staff are continuously improving the delivery of high quality services. The post-holder will ensure the development and acceptance of challenging but realistic objectives for staff and through leadership, motivation and systematic performance management, achieve the required results.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc Radiography or DCR
- oHCPC Registration
- oIV cannulations (or willingness to achieve this skill in house)
Desirable
- oRadiation Protection Supervisor experience
- oCT Colonoscopy training - in house or externally
- oSome formal management training
- oILS trained
- oPost Graduate qualification in CT (or working towards this)
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive experience as a CT radiographer
- oDay to day operational management
- oDemonstrable evidence of advanced CT imaging
- oExperience of working with junior staff and students
- oExperience of current, and awareness of developing trends in CT service scanning services
- oParticipation in Quality Assurance / Clinical Governance initiatives
- oSome personnel management experience
- oSome knowledge of wider NHS issues
Desirable
- oCurrent experience of research and audit developments
- oExperience of performance management
- oExperience of post graduate teaching
- oTo have been involved in bringing about change to a service/department
- oTo have experience of setting up a new service
- oExperience of implementing Evidence Based Practice
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of booking and capacity planning
- oPortfolio of evidence of continuing professional development.
- oEvidence of knowledge of CT imaging techniques and/or technologies.
- oSome knowledge of wider NHS Issues
Desirable
- oHas knowledge of management theory, including personnel management, risk management and health and safety
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc Radiography or DCR
- oHCPC Registration
- oIV cannulations (or willingness to achieve this skill in house)
Desirable
- oRadiation Protection Supervisor experience
- oCT Colonoscopy training - in house or externally
- oSome formal management training
- oILS trained
- oPost Graduate qualification in CT (or working towards this)
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive experience as a CT radiographer
- oDay to day operational management
- oDemonstrable evidence of advanced CT imaging
- oExperience of working with junior staff and students
- oExperience of current, and awareness of developing trends in CT service scanning services
- oParticipation in Quality Assurance / Clinical Governance initiatives
- oSome personnel management experience
- oSome knowledge of wider NHS issues
Desirable
- oCurrent experience of research and audit developments
- oExperience of performance management
- oExperience of post graduate teaching
- oTo have been involved in bringing about change to a service/department
- oTo have experience of setting up a new service
- oExperience of implementing Evidence Based Practice
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of booking and capacity planning
- oPortfolio of evidence of continuing professional development.
- oEvidence of knowledge of CT imaging techniques and/or technologies.
- oSome knowledge of wider NHS Issues
Desirable
- oHas 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).
