Job summary
A full-time CT Head Reporting Radiographer vacancy has become available to support our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) scans.
This role involves cross-site working, reporting directly to the Lead Reporting Radiographer and Site Lead Radiographers.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient delivery of CT services. They will be required to deputise for the CT Modality Leads in their absence while also overseeing HR processes, including sickness and absence reviews and staff appraisals.
The role is open to 5 or 7 day working and other flexible working arrangements.
Main duties of the job
- Provide a high-quality Radiology service as a key member of the Reporting Radiographer team.
- Independently complete and report CT head examinations under the guidance of a consultant radiologist and lead reporting Radiographer.
- Supervise and support the development of junior staff and students.
- Deputise for the CT Modality Lead Radiographers across sites in their absence.
- Actively contribute to departmental training and education, fostering professional development within the senior radiology team.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- BSc or MSc in Radiography and imaging.
- HCPC registration.
Desirable
- Hold or working towards an MSc.
- Teaching qualification.
- Advanced clinical study.
- Radiation Protection Supervisors certificate.
- CT Head Reporting Qualification.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Complex knowledge of pathologies.
- Detailed knowledge of CT examinations.
- Actively participates in CPD including facilitating audits.
Desirable
- Leadership and management style, including absence and appraisals.
- Knowledge of teaching techniques and mentorship/leadership styles.
- Mental wellbeing awareness.
- Awareness of freedom to speak up.
Experience:
Essential
- Experience of CT Head report writing and acting as a reporting Radiographer.
- Proficient NHS experience.
- Experience of working within a Radiology department.
- Line management.
- Mentoring students.
Desirable
- Worked within an NHS Radiology department.
- Leadership and management, including appraisals and absence management.
- CT modality lead experience.
- Mental wellbeing champion.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- BSc or MSc in Radiography and imaging.
- HCPC registration.
Desirable
- Hold or working towards an MSc.
- Teaching qualification.
- Advanced clinical study.
- Radiation Protection Supervisors certificate.
- CT Head Reporting Qualification.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Complex knowledge of pathologies.
- Detailed knowledge of CT examinations.
- Actively participates in CPD including facilitating audits.
Desirable
- Leadership and management style, including absence and appraisals.
- Knowledge of teaching techniques and mentorship/leadership styles.
- Mental wellbeing awareness.
- Awareness of freedom to speak up.
Experience:
Essential
- Experience of CT Head report writing and acting as a reporting Radiographer.
- Proficient NHS experience.
- Experience of working within a Radiology department.
- Line management.
- Mentoring students.
Desirable
- Worked within an NHS Radiology department.
- Leadership and management, including appraisals and absence management.
- CT modality lead experience.
- Mental wellbeing champion.
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).
