Band 6 Senior Radiographer CT/General

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in East Sussex is seeking a Band 6 radiographer to join the Department of Radiology at Eastbourne Hospital. The role includes providing a comprehensive service in General Radiography and CT scanning, with responsibilities such as supervising junior staff and conducting audits. Candidates should have a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography and relevant professional registration. This position offers training opportunities and support in various modalities. Benefits include NHS pension scheme enrollment and access to free psychological support.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

On-site nurseries

Free psychological support

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Evidence of continued professional development to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent.
• HPC registration is essential.
• Training in supervisory skills is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a 24/7 service in General Radiography and CT scanning.
• Supervise junior staff and conduct clinical audits.
• Operate and maintain various imaging equipment.

Skills

CT training

Clinical audit

Supervisory skills

Team management

Education

BSc(Hons) Diagnostic Radiography / DCR

Postgraduate diploma or equivalent

Tools

GE CT Scanners

General X-ray equipment

Job description

Job overview

Join us in beautiful East Sussex at Eastbourne District General Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 radiographer to join our expanding Department of Radiology at Eastbourne Hospital who is trained in CT.

This is a clinical role with an emphasis on General, AE and theatre/mobile work and CT scanning, so the right candidate will require relevant experience.

Previous experience working as a radiographer in the UK or working in a Radiology Department at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust will be an advantage.

Main duties of the job

Provide a comprehensive 24‑hour, 365‑day a year service in General Radiography and CT scanning, working a variety of shifts to meet this commitment, including out‑of‑hours and night duties.

Operate a full range of General X‑ray equipment, fluoroscopy, theatres, mobile equipment, interventional equipment and GE CT Scanners (CT Revolution and GE Revolution Evo).

Supervise junior staff, conduct clinical audit, oversee vetting and justification, and act as an independent practitioner.

Support internal training in specialty modalities including Cardiac and Interventional Radiography and CT scanning, and external training in Medical Ultrasound, Radiographer reporting and Mammography.

Working for our organisation

Staff benefits include development opportunities, NHS pension scheme enrolment, temporary workforce service, onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation. All staff also have access to free psychological support through the Employee Assistance Programme. On‑site parking is available from £50 a year.

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc(Hons) Diagnostic Radiography / DCR
• Evidence of continued professional development to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent
• HPC registration
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable criteria

• Training in supervisory skills
• Staff management / supervisory training / skills
• Postgraduate short courses or other training in relevant subject

Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of participation in all elements of Clinical Governance
• Previous experience working in an imaging department providing a variety of imaging services to an advanced level of practice

Desirable criteria

• Experience in Interventional Radiology or Cardiac Cat Lab
• Evidence of supervisory experience within a complex clinical imaging environment
• Evidence of staff training and mentoring
• Staff and resource management experience

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 a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

• JD (PDF, 360.6 KB)
• JHF (PDF, 872.3 KB)
• Guidance for Applicants – AFC (PDF, 152.4 KB)