Job summary
This post offers an excellent development opportunity for a training-focused GI/GU Radiographer, supported by a formal commitment to education and enrolment on a relevant postgraduate qualification. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of senior colleagues to develop the skills required to manage a varied caseload of adult and CYP patients undergoing a range of Fluoroscopy procedures and CT Colonography examinations. Patients will present with complex GI/GU conditions, and the post holder will be supported to gain competence in assisting with and ultimately performing GI/GU imaging procedures.
In addition to clinical training, the post holder will be encouraged to contribute to the education and support of students and junior staff, helping to foster a positive and inclusive learning culture within the department. There will also be opportunities to engage in academic and professional development activities in collaboration with University partners. While not expected to take on leadership responsibilities while training, the post holder may support the day-to-day running of the service in the absence of senior staff and will play an active role in maintaining a learning-rich environment across the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
- Perform GI/GU examinations and produce high-quality diagnostic images across all MFT Trust sites.
- Act as an autonomous practitioner, interpreting complex procedures and providing clinical and technical advice.
- Contribute to setting standards and guidelines for best practice in GI/GU imaging.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and facilitate the introduction of new clinical techniques.
- Provide clinical advice and support in MDT meetings, ensuring high standards of patient care.
- Organize daily workloads to maximize efficiency and prioritize patient care.
- Conduct GI/GU examinations, including consent, catheterization, and administration of contrast media.
- Prioritize and interpret examinations to establish diagnoses, ensuring urgent findings are communicated.
- Ensure all equipment is used effectively and safely, maintaining professional standards.
- Communicate effectively with patients, referrers, and multidisciplinary teams, addressing queries and complaints.
- Participate in staff training and development, offering clinical instruction and supporting CPD.
- Contribute to the development of departmental guidelines and continually improve clinical practices.
- Lead audits and provide feedback to improve service delivery.
- Maintain compliance with health and safety standards, infection control, and risk management.
- Stay updated on professional knowledge, demonstrating continuous professional development and adhering to HCPC standards.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & 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 30,000 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 Matters
MFT 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 Matters
MFT 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
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Radiography) or equivalent.
- Registration as a radiographer with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) plus evidence of CPD.
Desirable
- Management qualification or equivalent experience in managing a team
- Experience as a senior radiographer in general, fluoroscopy, CT or CT Colonography
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate good planning and organisation skills, able to manage own time effectively
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and developing junior staff.
- Evidence of undertaking clinical research and/or clinical audit
- Experience of waiting list management to ensure national and clinical targets are met.
- Experience of service development.
- Experience as RPS or demonstration of undertaking dose optimisation projects
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills. Able to communicate calmly and effectively with a wide range of colleagues and patients
- Ability to prioritise and organise the workload to ensure patient throughput is maximised
- Ability to prioritise patient and service needs based on clinical priority.
- Ability to coach and mentor less experienced radiographers in specialised techniques.
Desirable
- Ability to motivate and lead a team to provide an excellent clinical service
- Ability to manage or seek help with complex situations efficiently, ensuring staff and patient needs are met
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Radiography) or equivalent.
- Registration as a radiographer with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) plus evidence of CPD.
Desirable
- Management qualification or equivalent experience in managing a team
- Experience as a senior radiographer in general, fluoroscopy, CT or CT Colonography
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate good planning and organisation skills, able to manage own time effectively
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and developing junior staff.
- Evidence of undertaking clinical research and/or clinical audit
- Experience of waiting list management to ensure national and clinical targets are met.
- Experience of service development.
- Experience as RPS or demonstration of undertaking dose optimisation projects
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills. Able to communicate calmly and effectively with a wide range of colleagues and patients
- Ability to prioritise and organise the workload to ensure patient throughput is maximised
- Ability to prioritise patient and service needs based on clinical priority.
- Ability to coach and mentor less experienced radiographers in specialised techniques.
Desirable
- Ability to motivate and lead a team to provide an excellent clinical service
- Ability to manage or seek help with complex situations efficiently, ensuring staff and patient needs are met
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).
