Senior CT Radiographer

Job responsibilities

Communication requirementsTo assist in ensuring there is effective communication between the various teams who have input into the Scanning service such as Diagnostic Radiology Staff, Students, Medical Physics Staff, Clinicians, Nursing staff and others.To ensure that patients understand complex information related to their examination and to encourage patients to cooperate fully in the examination process. This may involve patients with learning difficulties or other disabilities.To take part in departmental research and audit and report as necessary.

Teaching / Training requirements

Take an active role in the training of qualified radiographers, radiography students and students from other disciplines including visiting engineers and clinical trainee staffMaintain expertise in intravenous cannulation techniques.To participate in the departmental continuing professional development programme, including participating in appraisal and personal development planning.

Analytical skillsAssess patients clinical condition with relation to the level of risk of giving intravenous contrast medium examination protocols.Adapt radiological techniques and protocols in accordance with the condition of the patient.

General duties

Supervision of junior radiographic staff, students and radiographic aides as required.Maintenance of the standards of imaging set by the departmentEnsuring that any faults in equipment, fixtures, fittings or fabric of any of the departments are recorded and notified to the appropriate persons, and complying with, and enforcing current Health and Safety and Moving and Handling regulations.

Ensure that all relevant radiation protection measures for each department are adhered to, e.g. local rules, ionising radiation regulations, IR(ME)R, departmental dose reduction strategies etcTo work with the Radiologists, Clinical Specialist Radiographers and other senior staff in the department to review working practices and identifying new ways of working and finding solutions to problems.Participation in extended day and weekend working.

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR(R) or BSC Radiography
• HCPC registration
• Competent in the administration of IV contrast

Desirable

• IT related courses
• Competent in IV cannulation
• Post graduate certificate in CT

Experience

Essential

• A range of radiographic experience including expertise in CT
• Experience in optimization of CT techniques
• Experience with training radiography students and or junior staff

Desirable

• Clinical experience in a variety of other Trusts
• Good knowledge of NHS hospital protocols and practices
• Experience of working in an oncology setting.

Knowledge

Essential

• Personal development plan with ongoing CPD portfolio
• Knowledge of IRR(2017) and IRMER(2017)
• Knowledge of oral and intravenous contrast used in CT scanning

Desirable

• Knowledge of College of Radiographers policies and guidance
• Knowledge of The Christie Values and Behaviours Framework and it's services
• Attendance at relevant study days

Valus

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

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).