Job summary
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic, skilled MRI/CT radiographer to join our friendly and dedicated cross sectional team as we expand our MRI service. The candidate must be CT and/or MRI trained with at least 1 year recent experience in providing cross sectional imaging in a busy district general hospital or equivalent. The position is permanent and covers 37.5 hours a week with extended days, 7 day working and a CT on-call service.
We have 2 GE CT scanners providing a range of quality imaging including Staging scans, Angiography, Trauma Imaging and Radiographer led CT Colonography.
You must hold a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent, evidence of post graduate study, HCPC registration, demonstrate evidence of CPD. A certificate for IV cannulation from a SoR approved course would be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
The dept has 2 GE CT scanners providing a range of imaging including Staging scans, Angiography, Trauma Imaging, cardiac imaging and Radiographer led CT Colonography. The dept is currently in the process of replacing the current scanners with GE Apex Elite scanners .
The dept has two 1.5T Siemens Sola MRI scanners. We provide a wide range of MRI imaging including MSK, Gynae, GI, Paediatric, stroke and Breast imaging. We have recently expanded our service to include cardiac MRI scanning and have introduced a cardiac physiology supported MRI conditional implant service.
Also see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of our team you will work across both modalities alongside rotational Band 5 Radiographers, Radiology Department Assistants, Apprentice Radiographers and Student Radiographers to provide a timely and efficient service.
We encourage role development and you will be expected to support the training of junior colleagues as well as participating in the implementation of new pathways and services.
You will be required to have a flexible approach to work, excellent communication skills and demonstrate our trust values Patient-centered and safe, Professional, Responsive and Friendly to provide our goal of an outstanding experience for every patient.
Also please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of our team you will work across both modalities alongside rotational Band 5 Radiographers, Radiology Department Assistants, Apprentice Radiographers and Student Radiographers to provide a timely and efficient service.
We encourage role development and you will be expected to support the training of junior colleagues as well as participating in the implementation of new pathways and services.
You will be required to have a flexible approach to work, excellent communication skills and demonstrate our trust values Patient-centered and safe, Professional, Responsive and Friendly to provide our goal of an outstanding experience for every patient.
Also please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
HCPC Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of Post graduate study
Experience
Essential
- 1 yr plus recent practical experience in MRI
Desirable
- NHS Experience
- 1 yr plus experience in CT
Skills
Desirable
- MRI cardiac trained
- SOR cannulation trained
Person Specification
HCPC Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of Post graduate study
Experience
Essential
- 1 yr plus recent practical experience in MRI
Desirable
- NHS Experience
- 1 yr plus experience in CT
Skills
Desirable
- MRI cardiac trained
- SOR cannulation trained
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).
