Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, self-motivated Radiographer to work within our rapidly developing department; a 1 year opportunity to cover maternity leave is currently available at St Richard's Hospital
Our CT department has 2 Canon CT Scanners - an Aquilion 1 and an Aquilion Prism along with CT Expres injectors. We undertake a wide range of CT examinations including stroke, trauma, oncology, intervention, CT Colonography, and Cardiac CT
We are looking to appoint a Senior CT Band 6 Radiographer into our team to cover maternity leave. Candidates will have specialised knowledge of Radiology within the NHS , a minimum of 2 years post graduate experience and had previous general CT experience. Ideally the successful candidates will have experience in Cardiac CT and CT Colonography, but this is not essential and training will be given on the job as required.
We have a Radiographer led CTC service which the successful candidates will be instrumental in maintaining. Training will be provided for administration of Contrast, Buscopan and Loratadine under PGD.
You will be expected to participate in our out of hours CT on call system.
Main duties of the job
Day to do day running of our busy CT department, providing the best possible care to our patients
Undertake a wide range of CT examinations to a high standard including stroke, trauma, oncology, intervention, CT Colonography, Cardiac CT.
Supervising junior Radiographers and students
Liaising with Radiologists, service users, clerical booking teams to ensure an efficient service for our patients.
Participation in the out of hours CT service
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To perform CT Scans in accordance with present protocols.
- To be aware of limitations of experience and seek additional advice if required
- To become and remain proficient in the use of all equipment used.
- Maintain own professional standards and registrations and maintain personal CPD to ensure professional competence.
- To observe and care for patients under investigation, liaising with clerical staff, porters, nurses, and medical staff as appropriate in the best interests of the patient and any escorts.
- To receive and document patients as appropriate to maintain full patient registration for updating the departmental record system and comply with protocols for patient record details.
- To maintain own safety and that of colleagues, patients, and visitors by adhering to departmental safety policies.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To perform CT Scans in accordance with present protocols.
- To be aware of limitations of experience and seek additional advice if required
- To become and remain proficient in the use of all equipment used.
- Maintain own professional standards and registrations and maintain personal CPD to ensure professional competence.
- To observe and care for patients under investigation, liaising with clerical staff, porters, nurses, and medical staff as appropriate in the best interests of the patient and any escorts.
- To receive and document patients as appropriate to maintain full patient registration for updating the departmental record system and comply with protocols for patient record details.
- To maintain own safety and that of colleagues, patients, and visitors by adhering to departmental safety policies.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent)
- Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience
- NHS experience
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification in CT
- Experience of Cardiac CT
- Experience of CT Colonography
Equality Diversity Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Skills and ED&I
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent)
- Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience
- NHS experience
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification in CT
- Experience of Cardiac CT
- Experience of CT Colonography
Equality Diversity Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Skills and ED&I
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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).
