CT Radiographer

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a skilled radiographer to support the mobile lung screening service across Warwickshire. The post holder will travel to various sites, perform CT imaging to a high standard, and ensure compliance with imaging protocols.

The role involves supervising staff, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and participating in governance and QA activities. Interviews are face-to-face only.

Qualifications

• Experience performing CT imaging in a radiology department.
• Familiarity with imaging protocols and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT imaging in line with protocols and in collaboration with radiology teams.
• Check patient identification and documentation and ensure correct examinations.
• Operate scanners and adapt imaging techniques to patient needs.
• Evaluate scanned images for diagnostic quality and alert clinicians to abnormalities.
• Participate in QA and radiation safety programmes and governance meetings.
• Provide theoretical instruction and supervision to students and junior staff.
• Support day-to-day organisation of CT units and participate in shift work including nights and weekends.

Skills

CT imaging

Radiation Safety

Quality Assurance

Staff supervision

Job description

This post is to support UHCW and the mobile lung screening service across Warwickshire. The post holder will be expected to travel to various site locations across Warwickshire to perform duties. Please note that interviews is face-to-face only. Remote interview will not be entertained. Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. Performfull range of imaging examinations in CT across sites consistently to a high standard ensuring compliance with imaging protocols. Manage radiographic, technical, admin & clerical staff and students within CT Units Liaise with other staff, and to be responsible for the day-to-day organisation of the area/department in accordance with departmental protocols, providing management guidance during the absence of the Lead Radiographer.

• To perform CT imaging, in line with governmental and departmental protocols, working both alone and within radiology and multidisciplinary teams.
• To check patient identification and documentation, and ensure the appropriate radiographic examinations are carried out in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests, especially implementing departmental safety protocols
• Operating static scanners assessing patient's needs adapt and modify imaging techniques according to the patient's condition. Attending to patients' welfare and safety at all times.
• To evaluate scanned images taken for diagnostic quality, and alert clinicians of any abnormality when appropriate.
• To participate in the departmental Quality Assurance programme to ensure the efficient operation of the highly technical equipment, and to ensure compliance with best practice especially with reference to minimising radiation exposures within CT.
• To be familiar with, understand and apply the principles of Radiation Safety, both nationally and locally regulated or protocol led.
• To give theoretical instruction, practical guidance, and supervision to less experienced staff, Student Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and trainees.
• To assist with the practical experience of newly inducted staff
• To participate in imaging risk management and quality/audit programme and to undertake duties commensurate towards achievement of ISAS accreditation. Attend Radiology Governance meetings and to report all incidents, to include all radiation and drug error incidents in accordance with the Trust DATIX procedures and local operating policies and procedures.
• To participate in the full shift system including nights, weekends, and Bank Holidays in line with the departmental agreement, to support full service delivery.
  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.