CT Specialist Radiographer

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

Within the trust we have 4 static scanners and a mobile scanner. We also have a PMCT scanner. If desired, there is the possibility of gaining experience in the PMCT department. We undertake a variety of scans including major trauma, neurosurgical, oncology, vascular, cardiac and colonography. We actively promote role development and CPD by encouraging staff to undertake post graduate courses and further training. The department operates 24/7 & we require candidates to be flexible to meet the needs of the department. Current working patterns include long days, weekends and night shifts. You will be responsible for the planning and allocation of work in the specific area of the department assigned, to ensure the timely delivery of an effective service. You will monitor and maintain standards of professional practice, supervise more junior staff and deploy staff assuring standards are met. As well as providing leadership and direction to the team, acting as a role model and patient advocate. This role requires you to assess, plan and make informed decisions on the required imaging examinations, providing advice and maintaining associated records. You will also be required to support the aims and vision of the Trust and to take personal responsibility for the quality of the service provided. We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you will help to look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria. Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns. You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path. You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Radiographer to join our friendly team. You will be required to work at Preston Hospital & at the Community Diagnostic Centre and may occasionally be required to work at Chorley Hospital. Ideally, you will have prior CT experience, but training will be provided to suitable & motivated candidates. This position may be offered as a link grade and as such would be appointed as a band 5 (dependent on experience). You would progress to a band 6 on completion of relevant competencies and the CT training programme.