Job summary
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton have an exciting position available for a CT Superintendent Radiographer based at our community diagnostic centres at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital and supporting our CT services across UHDB which include QHB, RDH, Ilkeston Community Hospital and our mobile CT van.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the training plans for new staff and the continual development CT staff across UHDB as well as working clinically to support the CT services.
This is a full time post, however part-time may be considered for the right candidate. The job will suit a highly motivated experienced CT Radiographer with a desire to lead the development of a team of staff across modern scanners with a varied workload.
This will be a rewarding but challenging role and we welcome Band 6/7 Radiographers with a desire to stretch their leadership skills and enhance their prospects for career progression.
Main duties of the job
You will have a BSc degree in diagnostic radiography or equivalent and have current registration with the Health and Professions Council (HCPC).
UHDB is one of the biggest and most innovative Trusts in the country serving a population of 900,000. We have a focus on patient care and deliver a high quality Diagnostic Imaging Service with a varied caseload ideal for training and further developing your career. We are a progressive forward thinking department with a positive approach at meeting and delivering the current challenges of the NHS.
We currently have 6 GE CT scanners and soon to gain an additional 5 GE scanners including the newest to market, GE Revolution Apex , and GE Revolution Ascend. These will begin to be operational in a few months time.
Closing date of applications: 30 January 2025
Interview date: 13 February 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
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Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Current HCPC registration
- BSc Hons or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
- Substantial post registration practice, resulting in the broadening of expert knowledge and experience
- Highly specialised knowledge in imaging, underpinned by theory and experience
Desirable
- Leadership and/or communication training
- Portfolio demonstrating multiple CPD activities
- Management Experience
- PG Cert CT
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge in core practice imaging examinations, underpinned by theory and experience
- Up to date breadth and knowledge of radiographic practice
- Proven track record in training, educating and mentoring Imaging staff
- Organisational skills
- Problem solving skills
Desirable
- PG Cert. in Radiographic Education or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration practice, resulting in the broadening of expert knowledge and experience
- Advanced communication skills
- Demonstration of high standards of technical skills
- Experience and enthusiasm for training staff and students
- Experience and enthusiasm for sharing knowledge, experience and for promoting quality and good governance
- Progressive and successful attitude to own CPD
- Experience of providing CPD opportunities to others
Desirable
- Experience in Radiographic education roles
- Experience of organisation of CPD lectures, study days and short courses
Skills and Ability
Essential
- High level verbal and written communication skills demonstrating empathy, influence, negotiation, brevity and clarity
- Leadership skills supporting service delivery, guiding and leading junior staff to meet quality standards and targets
- Ability to perform all required plain film Radiographic examinations to a high standard and act as a source of expertise for junior staff
- An ability to respond to new technology and procedures, adapting own techniques
- Manipulation of complex x-ray
Desirable
- Experience in supporting and mentoring junior staff
- Experience in preceptorship and supporting newly qualified staff during their transition into registered practice
Behaviours
Essential
- Calm and empathic personality
- Able to work as part of a team
- Role model with a good work ethic
- Able to manage and communicate highly sensitive patient related information
- Be highly self-motivated
Desirable
- Commitment to lifelong learning for self and supporting others to achieve the same
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Current HCPC registration
- BSc Hons or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
- Substantial post registration practice, resulting in the broadening of expert knowledge and experience
- Highly specialised knowledge in imaging, underpinned by theory and experience
Desirable
- Leadership and/or communication training
- Portfolio demonstrating multiple CPD activities
- Management Experience
- PG Cert CT
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge in core practice imaging examinations, underpinned by theory and experience
- Up to date breadth and knowledge of radiographic practice
- Proven track record in training, educating and mentoring Imaging staff
- Organisational skills
- Problem solving skills
Desirable
- PG Cert. in Radiographic Education or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration practice, resulting in the broadening of expert knowledge and experience
- Advanced communication skills
- Demonstration of high standards of technical skills
- Experience and enthusiasm for training staff and students
- Experience and enthusiasm for sharing knowledge, experience and for promoting quality and good governance
- Progressive and successful attitude to own CPD
- Experience of providing CPD opportunities to others
Desirable
- Experience in Radiographic education roles
- Experience of organisation of CPD lectures, study days and short courses
Skills and Ability
Essential
- High level verbal and written communication skills demonstrating empathy, influence, negotiation, brevity and clarity
- Leadership skills supporting service delivery, guiding and leading junior staff to meet quality standards and targets
- Ability to perform all required plain film Radiographic examinations to a high standard and act as a source of expertise for junior staff
- An ability to respond to new technology and procedures, adapting own techniques
- Manipulation of complex x-ray
Desirable
- Experience in supporting and mentoring junior staff
- Experience in preceptorship and supporting newly qualified staff during their transition into registered practice
Behaviours
Essential
- Calm and empathic personality
- Able to work as part of a team
- Role model with a good work ethic
- Able to manage and communicate highly sensitive patient related information
- Be highly self-motivated
Desirable
- Commitment to lifelong learning for self and supporting others to achieve the same
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
