Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and highly
motivated CT Radiographer to be based at Darlington Memorial Hospital with
rotation through Bishop Auckland and occasional visits to the other sites.
It is an excellent opportunity for anyone
wishing to join a friendly team and gain experience in all aspects of CT
scanning whilst working in a re-designed department with 5 new scanners cross
trust that support a wide range of referrers.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be provided with an induction
period, during which time it will be ensured that they are equiped to perform
all of the CT procedures undertaken throughout the 24/7 service. CT
Radiographers will be required to participate in the 24/7 shift pattern.
They will have excellent communication and organizational
skills and be keen to develop and support the provision of a patient focused
quality service. They should have evidence of effective teamwork and leadership
experience whilst ensuring a patient centered approach to care at all times.
Your day to day role would include: Efficient
and effective running of the CT lists, ensuring that policies and procedures
are adhered to provide a safe and efficient environment for the patient,
participate in the supervision of student Radiographers, maintaining good
working relationships with all Departments and being proactive at all
times.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years
of as a HCA Band 3 within the NHS for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Job description
Job responsibilities
We perform many radiographer led lists such as CT
colonography, cardiac angiograms, biopsies and other interventional procedures
and we are also keen to implement radiographer led vetting.
As part of the team
you will be required to partake in a 24/7 shift rota which consists of days,
long days and nights.
You will be joining a strong, supportive and
experienced team in CT with future plans for role/service development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We perform many radiographer led lists such as CT
colonography, cardiac angiograms, biopsies and other interventional procedures
and we are also keen to implement radiographer led vetting.
As part of the team
you will be required to partake in a 24/7 shift rota which consists of days,
long days and nights.
You will be joining a strong, supportive and
experienced team in CT with future plans for role/service development.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Team building skills
- High Quality Radiographic skills
- Participation in out of hours duties
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- High level of competence & experience in managing people
- Good knowledge of Clinical Governance
-
- Excellent knowledge of QA programme
Desirable
- Leading and implementing change
- Policy and protocol development
- Colo/Cardiac training
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc, BSc or DCR Radiography
- 2 years post registration experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- High level of competence & experience in managing people
- Good knowledge of Clinical Governance
-
- Excellent knowledge of QA programme
Desirable
- Audit and benchmarking
- RPS Trained
- Student Mentor certificate
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Team building skills
- High Quality Radiographic skills
- Participation in out of hours duties
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- High level of competence & experience in managing people
- Good knowledge of Clinical Governance
-
- Excellent knowledge of QA programme
Desirable
- Leading and implementing change
- Policy and protocol development
- Colo/Cardiac training
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc, BSc or DCR Radiography
- 2 years post registration experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- High level of competence & experience in managing people
- Good knowledge of Clinical Governance
-
- Excellent knowledge of QA programme
Desirable
- Audit and benchmarking
- RPS Trained
- Student Mentor certificate
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
