Ct Radiographer

Gateshead Health Nhs Foundation Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Radiographer with specialist CT experience and a minimum of one year in general X-ray. The role requires excellent communication and a strong commitment to patient care within a busy Radiology team.

The post involves predominantly CT imaging within Radiology, with a 24/7 service focus and a pattern including long/short days, weekends and nights, to support Modernization Agendas and Accreditation goals.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc/DCR in Diagnostic Radiography.
• HCPC Registration required.
• Minimum one year qualified general X-Ray experience.
• NHS CT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical imaging duties predominantly CT within Radiology.
• Support 24/7 radiographic service and contribute to timely imaging.

Skills

Communication skills

CT imaging

Patient care

Education

BSc/MSc/DCR in Diagnostic Radiography

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Radiographer with specialist experience in Computed Tomography, with a minimum one-year general x-ray experience, good communication skills and a highly developed sense of patient care to join our friendly and progressive team.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a committed professional with strong interpersonal skills to further develop their experience within a specialty role. The post holder will need to have excellent organisational and communication skills to ensure they can work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure Radiology continues to provide a high quality service to all its users.

The current shift pattern for this post will be a mixture of long and short days, weekends and nights. There will also be some regular commitment to the general radiography team.

A flexible and forward thinking approach is needed to ensure Radiology meets the challenges of the constantly developing healthcare environment, with a focus on 7 day working and working towards the Imaging Services Accreditation.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist in the provision of a high quality service by performing clinical imaging duties (predominantly CT) within the Radiology Department and supporting the Department in providing a timely radiographic service on a 24/7 basis.

The post holder will be flexible in their approach as the Radiology Department is constantly changing so that it can provide a service that meets Local and National Modernization Agendas.

About us

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and the CDC Community Diagnostic Centre.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will assist in the provision of a high quality service by performing clinical imaging duties (predominantly CT) within the Radiology Department and supporting the Department in providing a timely radiographic service on a 24/7 basis.

The post holder will be flexible in their approach as the Radiology Department is constantly changing so that it can provide a service that meets Local and National Modernization Agendas.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc/MSc/DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
• HCPC Registration

Experience

Essential

• Minimum one year qualified general X-Ray experience
• NHS Experience in CT

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.