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University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

CT Radiographer

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Job summary

  • Work to set standards & protocols, functioning in accordance with best practice and in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements
  • Able to perform a wide range of CT protocols.
  • Assist in more complex CT examinations under the supervision of senior staff.
  • Take part in the provision of a 24-hour CT and radiographic service.
  • Organise the efficient control of workflow patterns within the department when acting as a senior of the day, if required.
  • Proven ability to perform as part of a team.
  • Able to organise own workload and that of junior staff.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide a CT service to the Trust, by producing high quality images.
  • To participate in the CT out of hour's service.
  • To have expert knowledge with CRIS and PACS.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

29 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-DT-4908-TJ

Job locations

Weston General Hospital

Grange Road

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 4TQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • BSc Radiography or DCR or other recognised equivalent radiography qualification
  • Registration with HCPC

Desirable

  • Work towards or hold Post Graduate cross sectional qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years' experience of NHS general and trauma plain film imaging, with knowledge of a wide variety of all imaging techniques
  • Experience of cross sectional imaging, CT essential
  • H&S regulations relating to radiation protection (including IRMER regulations)
  • CT knowledge

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the Radiology Information System, and ability to use it to access and alter patient and examination data

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Computer skills for patient data and image manipulation for digital modalities
  • Manual handling and basic resuscitation
  • Contrast use and emergency procedures
  • Ability to prioritise workflow through imaging rooms according to clinical needs of patients and to prioritise the needs of different hospital areas
  • Ability to prioritise different categories of patients
  • Ability to prioritise work of assistants and students
  • PC skills, image appreciation (visual recognition of contrast, sharpness, resolution), ability to estimate distances accurately
  • Cannulation skills

Desirable

  • Cross sectional protocols
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • BSc Radiography or DCR or other recognised equivalent radiography qualification
  • Registration with HCPC

Desirable

  • Work towards or hold Post Graduate cross sectional qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years' experience of NHS general and trauma plain film imaging, with knowledge of a wide variety of all imaging techniques
  • Experience of cross sectional imaging, CT essential
  • H&S regulations relating to radiation protection (including IRMER regulations)
  • CT knowledge

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the Radiology Information System, and ability to use it to access and alter patient and examination data

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Computer skills for patient data and image manipulation for digital modalities
  • Manual handling and basic resuscitation
  • Contrast use and emergency procedures
  • Ability to prioritise workflow through imaging rooms according to clinical needs of patients and to prioritise the needs of different hospital areas
  • Ability to prioritise different categories of patients
  • Ability to prioritise work of assistants and students
  • PC skills, image appreciation (visual recognition of contrast, sharpness, resolution), ability to estimate distances accurately
  • Cannulation skills

Desirable

  • Cross sectional protocols

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

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Weston General Hospital

Grange Road

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 4TQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Weston General Hospital

Grange Road

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 4TQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Radiology Manager

Jo Shepherd

joanne.shepherd@uhbw.nhs.uk

01934881378

Details

Date posted

29 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-DT-4908-TJ

Job locations

Weston General Hospital

Grange Road

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 4TQ


Supporting documents

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