University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Training post CT Clinical Specialist

The closing date is 14 July 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a CT Specialist development post Band 5 - Band 6. The post holder will begin at Band 5 level and be trained with full preceptorship with a view to progress to Band 6 within 18 months dependent on experience.

This is an opportunity for anyone who wishes to join our large and friendly team. We expect the post holder to already possess excellent patient care skills and be ready and willing to learn the complex modality of CT whilst continuously learning and supporting our team.

These vacancies will allow the successful candidates to work at all of our UHDB (University hospitals of Derby and Burton) sites. This post will be based at the Queens Hospital Burton Site and include rotation to some / all of our CDC Sites, including Sir Robert Peel at Tamworth, Ilkeston Community Hospital and Florence Nightingale Community Hospital.

Closing date: 14 July 2025

Interview date: 24 July 2025

Main duties of the job

We provide CT scans using state of the art GE CT scanners covering a wide range of diagnostic examinations including CTCs and Cardiac.

The post holder will join our large and friendly team, and quickly become an integral part of our expanding service. The CT services are operational 7 days a week.

The post holder will be expected to take part in out-of-hours work including on-call.

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.

Details

Date posted

30 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £44,962 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

320-CDCS-BUR-3716

Job locations

Queens Hospital

Belvedere Road

Burton-On-Trent

DE13 0RB


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.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

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.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

Essential

  • BSc Hons or Equivalent
  • HCPC Registered

Desirable

  • PG Certificate in specialist area
  • To be able to demonstrate previous post registration experience
  • PG training in CT
  • IV injecting course

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrable enhanced IT knowledge in the use of Computerised Radiography
  • To be able to demonstrate the use of radiography equipment
  • Demonstrable experience in the handling of patients
  • Demonstrable experience in the manipulation of specialist CT equipment
  • Demonstrable experience in the cannulation of patients for injection
  • Demonstrable Problem solving skills

Desirable

  • Previous Cross sectional experience

Planning and Organising Skills

Essential

  • To have the ability to assess patient condition in order to achieve quality radiographic results
  • Basic keyboard skills, IT knowledge, manipulation of radiography equipment, moving and handling of patients, to be able to manipulate specialist CT/MRI equipment
Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

Essential

  • BSc Hons or Equivalent
  • HCPC Registered

Desirable

  • PG Certificate in specialist area
  • To be able to demonstrate previous post registration experience
  • PG training in CT
  • IV injecting course

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrable enhanced IT knowledge in the use of Computerised Radiography
  • To be able to demonstrate the use of radiography equipment
  • Demonstrable experience in the handling of patients
  • Demonstrable experience in the manipulation of specialist CT equipment
  • Demonstrable experience in the cannulation of patients for injection
  • Demonstrable Problem solving skills

Desirable

  • Previous Cross sectional experience

Planning and Organising Skills

Essential

  • To have the ability to assess patient condition in order to achieve quality radiographic results
  • Basic keyboard skills, IT knowledge, manipulation of radiography equipment, moving and handling of patients, to be able to manipulate specialist CT/MRI equipment

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queens Hospital

Belvedere Road

Burton-On-Trent

DE13 0RB


Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queens Hospital

Belvedere Road

Burton-On-Trent

DE13 0RB


Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Interim Clinical Manager

Elizabeth Burgoyne

Elizabeth.nelson4@nhs.net

01332789635

Details

Date posted

30 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £44,962 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

320-CDCS-BUR-3716

Job locations

Queens Hospital

Belvedere Road

Burton-On-Trent

DE13 0RB


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)