Job summary
As CT Radiographer your base site will be either Pilgrim , Grantham or Lincoln Hospital but you will provide cross site cover including the Community Diagnostic Centres at Skegness, Lincoln and Grantham. 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.
Our facilities are well equipped. The trust has invested in DR technology, new interventional suites, State of the art Canon CTs' and Siemens MRI scanners and up to date ultrasound equipment.
- State of the art CT scanners - Canon Prime SP 160 slice with bariatric and cardiac scanning capabilities.
- 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.
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
Pilgrim Hospital is situated 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 medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
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:
- Able to work alone or as part of a team
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Good interpersonal skills
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Punctual.
- Professional appearance.
- Willingness to work flexibly including unsocial hours, and the ability to travel between different sites within the Trust.
Desirable
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:
- Able to work alone or as part of a team
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Good interpersonal skills
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Punctual.
- Professional appearance.
- Willingness to work flexibly including unsocial hours, and the ability to travel between different sites within the Trust.
Desirable
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).
