CT Radiographer: Lead, Train & 24/7 Flexible Shifts

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Preston is seeking an enthusiastic Radiographer to join our Imaging team. The role includes CT imaging with opportunities at Preston Hospital and the Community Diagnostic Centre, and occasional work at Chorley Hospital.

CT experience is preferred, but training will be provided. The post may start at Band 5 with progression to Band 6 on completing competencies and CT training.

Qualifications

• CT imaging experience preferred, training available.
• Willingness to work across Preston Hospital and Community Diagnostic Centre.
• Flexibility to work at Chorley Hospital if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Principal and Lead radiographers in the safe, effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes.
• Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organization.
• Be responsible for the delivery and coordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff.
• Ensure a high radiographic standard is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of standards to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines.
• Set, monitor and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
• Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Communicate with patients, relatives and other healthcare workers to ensure appropriate dissemination of complex information, in a form and manner consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating.
• Promote equality in care and practice by recognizing, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals.
• Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
• To participate in education and training of junior staff.
• Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice.
• Comply with the requirements of the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 and IR (ME) R 2017 and related departmental protocols and procedures.
• Use information Technology systems as required at every level of the role.

Skills

CT experience

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Preston is seeking an enthusiastic Radiographer to join our Imaging team. The role includes CT imaging with opportunities at Preston Hospital and the Community Diagnostic Centre, and occasional work at Chorley Hospital.

CT experience is preferred, but training will be provided. The post may start at Band 5 with progression to Band 6 on completing competencies and CT training.