Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic and motivated individuals to join our fantastic team of CT/MI Radiographers at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for qualified diagnostic Radiographers that are interested in joining the CT team undertaking training to progress to a CT radiographer
The department offers a supportive and encouraging environment in which to work as a professional. You will be expected to work in CT while also supporting the MRI service. There is also potential to progress into MRI training in the future should the interest be there.
We are in exciting process of expanding our service and the posts are 37.5 hours per week covering a 24 hours 7 day per week shift system.
Main duties of the job
To support the team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the area that you are working in, always maintaining and displaying the right care behaviours as set out in trust policy.
Undertake the PgCert in Computed Tomography
Main area of responsibility to be in CT
To perform all CT to the highest standard using acquired skills and experience.
To work within the radiographic area of CT and as such be accountable for your own actions.
To have an active role in audit and clinical governance within Radiology.
To administer medicines for the purposes of diagnostic Radiology examinations according to Patient Group Directives (PGD) instructions.
To be competent to perform IV cannulation on a broad range of patients. To safely administer contrast agents using high pressure injectors, or to be willing to undergo cannulation training.
Fulfill duties working unsociable hours and lone working scenarios
To have an active role in the training of students in CT and MR scanning
To work broadly according to evidence based practice protocols developed within the department for a range of CT examinations.
You will be accountable for own professional actions encouraging and participate in continuous professional development (CPD).
About us
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Hons) Diagnostic radiography (or equivalent)
- HCPC
Desirable
- Qualification in the requesting and interpretation of intra ocular foreign bodies
- College of Radiographers accredited IV injection course
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience following BSC Radiography Diagnostic Degree/equivalent
- Experience in the training and supervision of students at Degree level.
- Experience of working unsupervised or on-call situations as sole clinical practitioner, providing timely and diagnostically appropriate CT examinations.
- Recent relevant experience of working in the National Health Service.
Desirable
- Significant experience following BSC Radiography Diagnostic Degree/equivalent
- some experience of working in CT scanning
- Experience in the training and supervision of qualified staff
- Experience in the education of others by delivering presentation/information
- Experience of radiographer led iv cannulation in broad range of patient types.
Knowledge
Essential
- To use knowledge and experience acquired to act as a specialist, in the radiography and as such be accountable for your own actions
- Accept and justify requests for imaging using knowledge to ensure the most appropriate examination and scanning procedure is used
- To have the knowledge to interpret guidelines and policies and put into practice
- Experience and involvement in audit projects
- Be able to operate highly complex Radiology equipment safely
- To use clinical knowledge to recognise the individual needs of a patient and plan/amend scanning procedures according to clinical necessity
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Interpret images to recognise acute pathology and knowledge on how to proceed in a relevant manner
- Extensive knowledge of CT guidelines for example leading on interpretation and policy development within a Trust Involvement in leading radiation protection issues within CT scanning
- Experience and involvement of audit and research projects. Leading audit/research projects
- To hold College of Radiographers accredited IV Injection Certificate
Skills
Essential
- Broad range of communication and interpersonal skills, providing and receiving complex information, required to deliver service effectively to all users
- Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate organisational skills in routineactivities, enabling multi tasking, working under pressure with interruptions and an high volume workload.
- To be able to plan and prioritise patient centred/own workload effectively
- High degree of hand eye coordination and manual dexterity to ensure successful cannulation procedure
- Computer literate, experience in using a networked computer system.
- Ability to practically implement policies and procedures into working environment e.g. Confidentiality, resuscitation, manual handling
Desirable
- Experience with a PACS. Qualification in computing e.g. CLAIT or ECDL
- Evidence of multi disciplinary working
- Evidence of supervisory/managerial experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and enthusiastic approach to work.
- Ability to work independently and unsupervised, using own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
Desirable
- Evidence of team and multidisciplinary working.
- Ability to efficiently and effectively manage a team of staff in a dynamic and changing environment
Behaviours
Essential
- Exemplary professional appearance and approach
- Good attendance record. Punctual and flexible.
- Be self-motivated as well as a motivated team-worker.
- Create and maintain safe environments and practices that support and promote the health and safety of all individuals.
- Innovative and adaptable to changing priorities
- Ability to motivate
- Develop effective working relationships
- Right care behaviours - Listening and Communicating Even Handed and encouraging Leads by example and self-aware
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Hons) Diagnostic radiography (or equivalent)
- HCPC
Desirable
- Qualification in the requesting and interpretation of intra ocular foreign bodies
- College of Radiographers accredited IV injection course
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience following BSC Radiography Diagnostic Degree/equivalent
- Experience in the training and supervision of students at Degree level.
- Experience of working unsupervised or on-call situations as sole clinical practitioner, providing timely and diagnostically appropriate CT examinations.
- Recent relevant experience of working in the National Health Service.
Desirable
- Significant experience following BSC Radiography Diagnostic Degree/equivalent
- some experience of working in CT scanning
- Experience in the training and supervision of qualified staff
- Experience in the education of others by delivering presentation/information
- Experience of radiographer led iv cannulation in broad range of patient types.
Knowledge
Essential
- To use knowledge and experience acquired to act as a specialist, in the radiography and as such be accountable for your own actions
- Accept and justify requests for imaging using knowledge to ensure the most appropriate examination and scanning procedure is used
- To have the knowledge to interpret guidelines and policies and put into practice
- Experience and involvement in audit projects
- Be able to operate highly complex Radiology equipment safely
- To use clinical knowledge to recognise the individual needs of a patient and plan/amend scanning procedures according to clinical necessity
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Interpret images to recognise acute pathology and knowledge on how to proceed in a relevant manner
- Extensive knowledge of CT guidelines for example leading on interpretation and policy development within a Trust Involvement in leading radiation protection issues within CT scanning
- Experience and involvement of audit and research projects. Leading audit/research projects
- To hold College of Radiographers accredited IV Injection Certificate
Skills
Essential
- Broad range of communication and interpersonal skills, providing and receiving complex information, required to deliver service effectively to all users
- Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate organisational skills in routineactivities, enabling multi tasking, working under pressure with interruptions and an high volume workload.
- To be able to plan and prioritise patient centred/own workload effectively
- High degree of hand eye coordination and manual dexterity to ensure successful cannulation procedure
- Computer literate, experience in using a networked computer system.
- Ability to practically implement policies and procedures into working environment e.g. Confidentiality, resuscitation, manual handling
Desirable
- Experience with a PACS. Qualification in computing e.g. CLAIT or ECDL
- Evidence of multi disciplinary working
- Evidence of supervisory/managerial experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and enthusiastic approach to work.
- Ability to work independently and unsupervised, using own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
Desirable
- Evidence of team and multidisciplinary working.
- Ability to efficiently and effectively manage a team of staff in a dynamic and changing environment
Behaviours
Essential
- Exemplary professional appearance and approach
- Good attendance record. Punctual and flexible.
- Be self-motivated as well as a motivated team-worker.
- Create and maintain safe environments and practices that support and promote the health and safety of all individuals.
- Innovative and adaptable to changing priorities
- Ability to motivate
- Develop effective working relationships
- Right care behaviours - Listening and Communicating Even Handed and encouraging Leads by example and self-aware
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).
