Job summary
As CT Radiographer your base site will be either Pilgrim , Grantham or Lincoln Hospital but you will provide cross site cover however you will support the CT service across ULH, support 7 day services and out of hours coverage. You will commence as a Band 5 CT Radiographer and be uplifted to Band 6 once CT competencies and inter-personal skills signed off. We have 5.92 WTE Band 6 CT Radiographer vacancies and this is to substantively staff a new CT scanner that was obtained during Covid-19.
We provide radiology services to the county from 7 sites. Our facilities are well equipped. The trust has invested in DR technology, new interventional suites, 4 State of the art Canon CTs' and 3 Siemens MRI scanners and up to date ultrasound equipment.
- State of the art CT scanners - 2 x Canon Prime SP 160 slice with bariatric and cardiac scanning capabilities operational since March '21 at Pilgrim Hospital Boston.
- State of the art Canon Aquilion One Prism with Advanced intelligent Clear-IQ Engine (AiCE) / Deep Learning Spectrum designed for deep intelligence (first in the region), as well as a Canon Prime SP with bariatric couch and cardiac capabilities.
- State of the art Canon Prime SP 160 slice with bariatric couch and cardiac capabilities at Grantham & District Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be highly motivated and patient driven with an in-depth understanding of CT from a clinical and technical perspective. You may also have previous experience of line management, implementing change and low level project management.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a prerequisite, you will be expected to manage your time carefully and able to prioritise conflicting demands, whilst working with a wide range of stakeholders to provide a single pan-trust service which meets the needs of our patients. You will be required to support the CT service out of hours on a rota basis.
About us
What's the hospital like?
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city, and with the opening of the new medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. This district general hospital serves the city of Lincoln and the North Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Louth Hospital is set on the edge of the Wolds and serves the communities of Louth and the local area. It provides a number of services, including an outpatient department, diagnostic and surgical procedures, as well as a surgical ward.
If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting, we would love to hear from you. So, what are you waiting for?!
One Trust, Endless opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
To produce medical imaging
To organise facilities in an effort to provide the best possible patient care
To comply with IR(ME)R and IRR legislation
To participate in the standby, on-call, and/or peripheral site rotation.
To report problems promptly and appropriately
To participate in the in-service training of radiographic staff and students.
To participate in CPD and take responsibility for own development
To undertake an annual appraisal within departmental cascade system.
To assist with the Quality Assurance programme.
Professional Responsibility
To comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
To communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and others.
Research and development.
Planning and Organisational Skills
Other Duties
Job description
Job responsibilities
To produce medical imaging
To organise facilities in an effort to provide the best possible patient care
To comply with IR(ME)R and IRR legislation
To participate in the standby, on-call, and/or peripheral site rotation.
To report problems promptly and appropriately
To participate in the in-service training of radiographic staff and students.
To participate in CPD and take responsibility for own development
To undertake an annual appraisal within departmental cascade system.
To assist with the Quality Assurance programme.
Professional Responsibility
To comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
To communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and others.
Research and development.
Planning and Organisational Skills
Other Duties
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography.
- Qualified to perform intra-venous cannulation and injections
- HPC registration
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in CT scanning to MSc level.
- Evidence of post-graduate studies
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience and knowledge of CT scanning protocols and techniques
- Evidence of CPD activity
Desirable
- Minimum 2 years working in a CT scanning department
Skills
Essential
- Effective Communicator
- Demonstration of organisational skills
- Ability to work to a high standard, both technically and in patient care
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or DCR in Diagnostic Radiography.
- Qualified to perform intra-venous cannulation and injections
- HPC registration
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in CT scanning to MSc level.
- Evidence of post-graduate studies
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience and knowledge of CT scanning protocols and techniques
- Evidence of CPD activity
Desirable
- Minimum 2 years working in a CT scanning department
Skills
Essential
- Effective Communicator
- Demonstration of organisational skills
- Ability to work to a high standard, both technically and in patient care
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
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).
