Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

CT Radiographer / Specialist Radiographer

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Job summary

Band 5/6 Radiographers,to support Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC)

We have an opportunity for flexible, enthusiastic, motivated Radiographers to join our friendly dedicated teams of CT Radiographers.

We are looking for pioneering and innovative CT Radiographers who are keen to experience delivering a varied workload.

  • Are you able to work with the high pressures endemic in the modern NHS?
  • Do you enjoy finding solutions and working in new and different ways?

If so we have an exciting opportunity for Radiographers to join our team at either Band 5 or Band 6 level depending on experience.

This is to support the expansion of the CT service with the additional scanning capacity at the Hull Community Diagnostic Hub, currently being constructed in the city centre of Hull.

The Hub will be equipped with two Canon Serve SP CT scanners utilising the latest Instinx interface.

Emergency cover for contrast reactions at the CDC will be Radiographer led. Radiographers working at the CDC are trained to ILS level (training will be provided) and independently administer contrast media without medical supervision.

Applications are welcome from students graduating in 2025

HUTH have a Radiographer progression scheme which enables progression from Band 5 to 6 on successful completion.

Main duties of the job

The service you provide will support the delivery of CT capacity for the whole of the trust across all specialities which includes Neuro, Body, Ortho, Vascular and Research imaging services

The successful candidate will be expected to perform duties at all HUTH sites. (Castle Hill and Hull Royal Infirmary, and CDC).

It is expected that the successful candidates will contribute towards the 7 day service. The department at Hull Royal Infirmary operates a 24 hours CT service with a night duty shift system. Castle Hill currently operates 7 days with on-call for out of hours, and bank holidays. CDC will operate a 7 day extended hour service

In addition to the CDC the CT department has 5 CT scanners: - (1 x Canon Aquilion Prime, 1 x Canon Aquilion One Genesis, 1 x Siemens Edge plus, 1 x Siemens X.cite scanner and 1 x Siemens Go Top).

The department is committed to the continuing education of our Radiographers. CPD is actively encouraged and supported with the Radiology department running a number of educational events throughout the year, and Radiographers are encouraged to study for Post graduate qualifications. The department currently has Radiographers reporting CTC examinations.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Details

Date posted

20 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £44,962 a year £29,970 - £44,962 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

356-24-6744138

Job locations

Hull CDC Hub

Hull Royal Infirmary

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specifiedon the gov.uk website.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specifiedon the gov.uk website.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc/DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
  • HCPC Registration

Desirable

  • PgC in CT
  • Evidence of further study

Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of CPD
  • Evidence of knowledge and application of radiation protection
  • Evidence of teamwork skills
  • CT Experience
  • IV Cannulation Skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of CT CPD
  • Recent NHS experience
  • Evidence of working with a wide range of patient groups and radiographic techniques

Miscellaneous

Essential

  • Evidence of flexible working and out of hour working
  • Willingness to travel
  • Counselling skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of some supervisory experience
  • Evidence of teaching skills, undergraduate radiographers and junior radiographers
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc/DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
  • HCPC Registration

Desirable

  • PgC in CT
  • Evidence of further study

Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of CPD
  • Evidence of knowledge and application of radiation protection
  • Evidence of teamwork skills
  • CT Experience
  • IV Cannulation Skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of CT CPD
  • Recent NHS experience
  • Evidence of working with a wide range of patient groups and radiographic techniques

Miscellaneous

Essential

  • Evidence of flexible working and out of hour working
  • Willingness to travel
  • Counselling skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of some supervisory experience
  • Evidence of teaching skills, undergraduate radiographers and junior radiographers

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Hull CDC Hub

Hull Royal Infirmary

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Hull CDC Hub

Hull Royal Infirmary

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

CT Specialty Manager

Andrew Stephens

andrew.stephens6@nhs.net

01482469053

Details

Date posted

20 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £44,962 a year £29,970 - £44,962 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

356-24-6744138

Job locations

Hull CDC Hub

Hull Royal Infirmary

Hull

HU3 2JZ


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