Job summary
The post holder will be expected to clinically lead, a progressive, timely CT scanning service, contributing to the 7 day working of a busy CT department. They will be accountable for their own professional actions, and those of more junior staff below them. They will be expected to uphold high standards of scanning and maintain clinical audits within the department. The successful candidate will be supported to develop leadership skills within the CT department and wider directorate.
Main duties of the job
CT Radiographer - Deputy to Principle Cross Sectional Radiographer
The Radiology Directorate at the Manchester Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a highly experienced Radiographer to a band 7 position to undertake a full-time clinical role in CT. The role will include deputising for the Cross Sectional site lead Radiographer and driving clinical standards of the highest quality.
The post holder is expected to have extensive CT experience, including evidence of teaching/ training and running a busy CT scanner. They should be able to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of CT scanning, , supported by strong evidence of CPD.
The work undertaken is varied with Interventional procedures undertaken daily alongside trauma and cancer work. We participate in a very active research programme.This new role will support the Principle CT Radiographer in the introduction and ongoing support required during the installation of new CT scanners.
The post holder will be expected to lead the already established hardworking and committed team who work in CT and to support the training and education of junior staff and students on rotation to CT.
Above all the post holder will be expected to demonstrate compassionate and patient centered care and act as a professional role model and inspire others to deliver the same.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant CT experience
- Evidence of complex CT scanning experience
- Evidence of operational leadership
- Evidence of teaching and training
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Post Graduate M level learning in CT
Skills
Essential
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Ability to teach and train others
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- demonstration of multidiciplinary team working
- Evidence of working as part of a specialist team
- Excellent knowledge of CT packages
- Demonstration of a comitment to life long learning
Desirable
- Evidence of developing others
- Evidence of team leading
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work flexible as service demands
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant CT experience
- Evidence of complex CT scanning experience
- Evidence of operational leadership
- Evidence of teaching and training
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Post Graduate M level learning in CT
Skills
Essential
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Ability to teach and train others
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- demonstration of multidiciplinary team working
- Evidence of working as part of a specialist team
- Excellent knowledge of CT packages
- Demonstration of a comitment to life long learning
Desirable
- Evidence of developing others
- Evidence of team leading
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work flexible as service demands
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).
