Advanced Radiographer - Paul Strickland Scanner Centre

Paul Strickland Scanner Centre; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Advanced Radiographer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge imaging technologies, including MRI, CT, and PET/CT, within a supportive environment dedicated to patient care and research. The successful candidate will enjoy a flexible working pattern and a competitive salary, complemented by a High Cost Area Supplement. If you are passionate about delivering outstanding care and have the skills to thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Professional development opportunities

High Cost Area Supplement

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in general radiography and NHS settings.
• Competency in using imaging modalities and PACS/RIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high quality and safety standards in clinical imaging.
• Participate in research and clinical trials as required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

MSc or equivalent experience

HCPC Registration

Tools

PACS/RIS system

Siemens MRI Scanners

Siemens CT Scanner

Job description

ContractPermanent: On-call and shift commitment. Some weekend work.HoursFull time - 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day between 07:30-18:30.)Job ref361-6927189-BEmployerEast and North Hertfordshire NHS TrustEmployer typeNHSSiteMount Vernon Cancer CentreTownNorthwoodSalary£37,338 - £52,809 per annum plus 15% High Cost Area SupplementSalary periodYearlyClosing18/03/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS AfC: Band 7

Here at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust,

Our mission is:

Our vision to 2030 is:

Job overview

We are recruiting for a Advanced Radiographer who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

We are recruiting a developmental band 6/7 Radiographer (dependent on experience) to join our team.

The Centre is a specialist imaging unit (MRI, CT, PET/CT) with a large research commitment which requires highly specialised imaging knowledge. We are closely linked with the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre and a large proportion of the workload is oncology related. The post includes the ability to communicate highly complex information and provide reassurance to patients as well as regular participation in research and clinical trial activities.

This post requires high levels of flexibility and professional autonomy and includes an adaptable rotation through all three imaging modalities in the Centre.

In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,314 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values:?Include,?Respect, and?Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Main duties of the job

The Advanced Radiographer position includes an adaptable specialist rotation through all three diagnostic imaging modalities in the Centre.

There are opportunities to learn and refine a range of imaging skills and participate in research.

Line management opportunities and training will be provided. Full or part time applications are welcome.

We have 5 scanners: 2 x Siemens Sola MRI Scanners, Siemens Aera MRI Scanner, Siemens Force Dual Source Dual Energy CT scanner, , and Siemens Vision PET/CT scanner.

You will be responsible for maintaining high quality and safety standards in the clinical imaging areas of MRI, CT and PET CT, participating in the internal rotation scheme between modalities.

If selected to interview, you will be asked to prepare a short presentation (10 mins) entitled: Discuss the Qualities of a Competent Band 7 Radiographer.

Working for our organisation

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:

The Lister Hospital, Stevenage

New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City

Hertford County, Hertford

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.

We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.

In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,314 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Person specification

Qualifications/Training

BSc (Hons) Diag. Rad or DCR(R)

MSc or equivalent experience and postgraduate study

CPD portfolio

HCPC Registration

Public liability Insurance /SoR Membership

IV Cannulation Course

Attendance at relevant modality study days

Previous Experience

A broad range of general radiography experience

NHS experience

Experience in at least one of PSSC’s rotational modalities

Demonstrable competency in using a PACS/RIS system

NHS experience

Experience of dealing with death and dying patients

Research publications

Mentoring

Skills

Excellent communication an interpersonal skills

Well-ordered and accurate record keeping abilities

Excellent IT skills

Team leadership and ability to motivate others

Ability to work under pressure

Evidence of teaching skills

Able to prioritise own and others workload

Leadership experience

Management skills

Line management experience

Knowledge

Up-to-date knowledge of Radiation protection guidelines and regulations

Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy

Up-to-date knowledge of current imaging techniques

Data protection legislation

Clinical Governance

Imaging for Oncology

Knowledge of radionuclide imaging, including unsealed sources

Advanced knowledge of a wide range of novel MR & CT techniques

Knowledge of Research imaging governance and procedures

Our values

We want our staff to believe in, demonstrate and live our values in everything we do.

Include

Respect

Improve

Committed to our Community

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all job applicants, staff, patients and the wider community. We want to create a workforce which represents the communities we serve. We are on a journey to become a more inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone regardless of their background. In particular we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, and candidates from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds who are currently under-represented in various parts of our workforce .

We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to support flexible working for our staff wherever possible and all our employees are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and achieved our status in 2019.

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We are also proud to support our UK armed forces by supporting Reservists, Cadet Instructors, Veterans and military spouses/partners into employment and offering supportive policies that value their contribution to the community and to our Trust.

We are committed to being a carer-friendly environment, addressing the complex needs of families with caring responsibilities. In partnership with Carers in Hertfordshire, all our working carers have access to support from recruitment. We are also a member of Carers UK, providing resources to make balancing work and caring easier. Our approach is inclusive, recognizing diverse challenges and creating a supportive environment where carers feel valued.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.