CT Cardiac Clinical Specialist Radiographer

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital seeks a seasoned CT Radiographer to manage and oversee their Cardiac CT service. This role involves operational leadership, coordination with staff, and participation in governance to maintain high-quality standards in patient imaging services.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in CT imaging.
• Experience training and managing students in a clinical setting.
• NHS experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement a radiographer-led Cardiac CT service.
• Manage communication regarding Cardiac CT appointments and bookings.
• Ensure high standards of imaging for pediatric and adult patients.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

BSc Diagnostic Radiography

Cannulation qualification

HCPC registration

Job description

Job summary

The Radiology department is fully equipped, boasting 4 scanners (including a recently installed Cardiac CT scanner, two 128-slice Siemens CT scanners, and a Canon scanner), digital screening & fluoroscopy rooms, a SPECT CT, and modern ultrasound machines. Additionally, we utilize regular on-site CT and MRI vans/static scanners to handle extra workload.

This presents an excellent opportunity for a seasoned CT Radiographer with NHS experience who is eager to advance their career in operational management and engage with cutting-edge equipment. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the Radiographer Led Cardiac CT service, responsible for its implementation and ongoing management.

For inquiries, please contact Carol Argar (Lead Radiographer - Operations) at 01793 607296.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will manage and lead the Cardiac CT service, including organizing workload and staffing, with a focus on establishing and maintaining a radiographer-led service. Ensuring operational standards are met to deliver an effective service is essential. Effective communication with modality superintendents is crucial to manage staffing levels, ensuring a safe, efficient, and responsive service.

The role also involves active participation in departmental governance, particularly regarding image quality, legislation related to ionising radiation, risk management, health & safety, and audit activities within the cardiac service scope.

Maintaining the CT cardiac service with staff training, comprehensive competency assessments, and resource optimization is vital. Managing Cardiac protocols in collaboration with specialty radiologists and cardiologists to adapt to new imaging techniques is also key.

About us

Our values of Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect underpin everything we do. These principles guide us towards our vision of delivering integrated services to our community, empowering individuals to lead healthier, independent lives.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the operational implementation of a radiographer-led Cardiac CT service.
• Manage communication regarding Cardiac CT appointments.
• Coordinate with clerical staff on bookings.
• Perform high-standard duties within the Cardiac unit for both pediatric and adult patients.
• Operate advanced acquisition and processing software for specialized cardiac imaging, requiring excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Participate in the on-call rota.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc Diagnostic Radiography or DCR Equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Cannulation qualification

Desirable qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in CT
• Management qualification or experience

Experience

• Significant post-qualification experience in CT
• Experience in Cardiac CT imaging
• Experience training and managing students
• Experience handling challenging situations
• NHS experience

Desirable experience

• Project management experience
• Experience in implementing and managing a radiographer-led cardiac service

Knowledge

• Strong team working, organizational, and leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and staff management abilities
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

Desirable knowledge

• Understanding of budgets
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Additional information

This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and requires a current UK professional registration. Applications from candidates needing sponsorship are welcome. For further details, please visit the relevant pages.