CT Trainee Radiographer

Blue Sky Marketing LLC.; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading team at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a CT Trainee Radiographer. This role offers you the opportunity to train and develop from a Band 5 radiographer to a Band 6 CT Radiographer, gaining competence in various CT examinations and procedures. Overseeing state-of-the-art scanners, you will play a critical role in patient care and the diagnosis process. We invite you to contribute to a high-quality healthcare environment while enhancing your professional skills.

Qualifications

• NHS Radiography experience required;
• Evidence of CPD essential;
• Sound clinical knowledge and basic CT understanding.

Responsibilities

• Complete training for high-quality CT and radiographic exams.
• Assess suitability of patients for CT procedures under supervision.
• Maintain records and participate in CT team organization.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Decision making

Education

BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent

HCPC Registration

Job description

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Job Summary

Are you passionate about training and development in Radiology? We have an opportunity to train and develop a Band 5 radiographer to become a Band 6 CT Radiographer in our busy and forever expanding department at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital that you do not want to miss.

Job Summary

Are you passionate about training and development in Radiology? We have an opportunity to train and develop a Band 5 radiographer to become a Band 6 CT Radiographer in our busy and forever expanding department at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital that you do not want to miss.

You will be joining the team at the most exciting period as we are getting new state of the art scanners as part of the Radiology Managed Service contract, as well as an additional scanner, bringing the total CT scanners to 3 in department. Offering a wide range of patient presentations, interventional procedures and specialised CT examinations.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake and complete training to carry out front line patient care and high-quality CT radiographic examinations essential to diagnosis and treatment.
• Learn and develop full understanding of correct justification of CT procedures under supervision and adhere to IRMER procedures
• Complete IV and cannulation competencies for the safe preparation and administration of contrast agents
  
  

About Us

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Details

Date posted

27 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

251-FCSS0522-CTT-A

Job locations

Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To undertake and complete training in order to carry out front line patient care and high-quality CT and radiographic examinations essential to diagnosis and treatment. Under supervision of the trained CT Radiographers, assess the suitability of patients to undergo CT examinations and specialised procedures and modify technique accordingly in line with policy and protocols. To assess own workload and maintain associated records To complete training and gain competence to undertake a wide range of CT examinations across a range of specialities including trauma, in-patient and out-patient scanning, CT Intervention, Cardiac CT and CT colonography. Actively participate in the organisation of the CT team and patient workload under supervision of the CT radiographers. Work with the Lead Lead CT Radiographer, develop departmental protocols and standard operational procedures. Personally aspire to maintain high ethical and professional standards in attitude at work including punctuality and appearance. Learn and develop full understanding of the correct justification of CT procedures under supervision of the CT radiographers and adhere to IRMER Procedures. To ensure Trust compliance with Radiology legislative requirements by adhering to and implementing all relevant radiation protection and drug management legislation. As an IR(ME)R operator, where necessary, communicate with all grades of medical, nursing and AHP staff to ensure the most appropriate examination is performed, modifying technique such that the medical question asked in the referral is answered in the images. Obtain informed verbal consent for patients undergoing examination or treatment. Complete IV and cannulation competencies for the safe preparation and administration of contrast agents To gain competence in using specialised imaging equipment, ensuring the safe use of radiation and high voltage equipment in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Contribute to the quality assurance of CT scanner and other ancillary equipment. Report faults to ensure minimal down time and radiation safety. Seek guidance from the CT radiographers in order to provide imaging advice to junior radiographers, multidisciplinary team members and referrers. To exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times, in line with Caldicott principles. To work in other Radiology modalities within scope of practice and to provide cover where required at other HHFT sites, as required. To be able to use appropriate IT systems such as CRIS, PACS and IEP.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To undertake and complete training in order to carry out front line patient care and high-quality CT and radiographic examinations essential to diagnosis and treatment. Under supervision of the trained CT Radiographers, assess the suitability of patients to undergo CT examinations and specialised procedures and modify technique accordingly in line with policy and protocols. To assess own workload and maintain associated records To complete training and gain competence to undertake a wide range of CT examinations across a range of specialities including trauma, in-patient and out-patient scanning, CT Intervention, Cardiac CT and CT colonography. Actively participate in the organisation of the CT team and patient workload under supervision of the CT radiographers. Work with the Lead Lead CT Radiographer, develop departmental protocols and standard operational procedures. Personally aspire to maintain high ethical and professional standards in attitude at work including punctuality and appearance. Learn and develop full understanding of the correct justification of CT procedures under supervision of the CT radiographers and adhere to IRMER Procedures. To ensure Trust compliance with Radiology legislative requirements by adhering to and implementing all relevant radiation protection and drug management legislation. As an IR(ME)R operator, where necessary, communicate with all grades of medical, nursing and AHP staff to ensure the most appropriate examination is performed, modifying technique such that the medical question asked in the referral is answered in the images. Obtain informed verbal consent for patients undergoing examination or treatment. Complete IV and cannulation competencies for the safe preparation and administration of contrast agents To gain competence in using specialised imaging equipment, ensuring the safe use of radiation and high voltage equipment in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Contribute to the quality assurance of CT scanner and other ancillary equipment. Report faults to ensure minimal down time and radiation safety. Seek guidance from the CT radiographers in order to provide imaging advice to junior radiographers, multidisciplinary team members and referrers. To exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times, in line with Caldicott principles. To work in other Radiology modalities within scope of practice and to provide cover where required at other HHFT sites, as required. To be able to use appropriate IT systems such as CRIS, PACS and IEP.

Person Specification

Essential

Training and Qualifications

• HCPC Registration
• BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
  
  

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• NHS Radiography experience
• Evidence of CPD
• Sound clinical knowledge
• Basic CT understanding
  
  

Desirable

• Previous additional responsibilities
  
  

Skills and ability

Essential

• Effective communication with patients, colleagues and medical staff
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Works well under pressure
• Ability to make decisions and handle additional responsibilities
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Effective communication with patients, colleagues and medical staff
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Works well under pressure
• Ability to make decisions and handle additional responsibilities
  
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA

Employer's website

https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA

Employer's website

https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

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