Diagnostic Radiographer (General and CT Post)

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust recherche des Radiographers motivés pour rejoindre leur équipe Radiologie dynamique. Les candidats idéaux doivent avoir un BSc en Radiographie, une expérience postgraduate, et être prêts à développer leurs compétences dans un environnement innovant avec des équipements de pointe. Le rôle comprend une rotation générale, des services d'appel, et des opportunités de développement professionnel, offrant ainsi un cadre d'apprentissage optimal.

Qualifications

• Compétence en CT et en soins aux patients.
• Expérience postgraduate significative avec enregistrement HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Participer à une rotation générale, y compris des fonctions d'appel.
• Contribuer à la formation et au mentorat des étudiants en radiographie.

Skills

CT scanning

Patient care

Radiography

Education

BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography

DCR

Job description

Job overview

We are seeking enthusiastic, flexible, and highly motivated Radiographers to join our busy Radiology team at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, based at The Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), Telford site, with rotation through the newly established Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Hollinswood House.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidates will hold a BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR, possess current HCPC registration, and have significant postgraduate experience, including competency in CT scanning.

These positions are suitable for experienced Radiographers eager to develop their skills. Successful applicants will be integral members of the cross-sectional and general teams, with training provided across all modalities. The role involves participation in a busy general rotation, including on-call duties and a 7-day working roster.

Working for our organisation

Our Radiology department has recently undergone extensive equipment upgrades, including a new Philips Azurion cardiac catheter lab, a Philips fluoroscopy room, four Philips DR general X-ray rooms, and two mobile units. We also have two state-of-the-art Cannon CT scanners and a Siemens 1.5T MRI scanner on-site. The CDC will soon open with a new imaging suite featuring a Cannon CT scanner and Philips DR room.

Radiographers with over one year of postgraduate experience contribute to training and mentoring undergraduate students. Our department offers an excellent on-site teaching environment and is committed to role extension, with radiographers currently practicing in Ultrasound, Barium Swallows, CT Colonoscopies, and plain film reporting.

We are dedicated to Advanced Practice development, supported by our Consultant Radiographer and in collaboration with our Consultant Radiologists.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust provides acute medical care for approximately half a million residents in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and mid-Wales. The trust has received over £300 million for hospital investments. Shropshire boasts beautiful natural scenery, World Heritage sites, and access to Mid Wales and the Welsh coast, with good schools, affordable housing, and diverse leisure activities.