Radiographer - CT Scanning

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CT Practitioner to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will perform a variety of CT imaging procedures while ensuring the highest standards of patient care. You will have the opportunity to contribute to training and maintain your professional development through continuous learning. This position offers a supportive environment where you can thrive and make a meaningful impact on patient experiences. If you are passionate about providing compassionate care and are ready to take on new challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

NHS Car Lease schemes

Salary sacrifice schemes

Discounts on restaurants and shopping

Qualifications

• DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography required.
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration is essential.
• Post Graduate Certificate in CT Imaging preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive range of CT procedures.
• Monitor workload and prioritize tasks to meet Radiology targets.
• Ensure high standards of imaging and patient care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Technical Expertise in CT Imaging

Quality Assurance Participation

Education

DCR or BSc Diagnostic Radiography

Health and Care Professions Council Registration

Post Graduate Certificate in CT Imaging

Job description

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

To work at an advanced level of practice in CT, performing a comprehensive range of CT procedures on all sites.

To prioritise patients and organise workload from a variety of referral pathways to meet the needs of the service, and to contribute towards the efficient deployment of resources to ensure patients receive a safe , timely and accurate examination

To maintain and enhance clinical expertise, by ensuring high technical and professional standards at all times.

Provide expert opinion and advice, and contribute to the management of the service as required, in order to help find solutions to rapidly changing demands on the service.

Participate in CPD and demonstrate a commitment to achieving personal objectives by maintaining a portfolio and undertake study in the relevant professional area in line with HCPC registration requirements.

To contribute to training opportunities

Create an environment where the patient is central to all decision making with high quality compassionate care the prime objective, noting a positive experience with dignity and respect.

To ensure compliance with the Trusts visions, values, and strategic goals.

Main duties of the job

To act as a practitioner and operator under the Trusts IR(ME)Regulations (2017), and undertake a range of CT imaging examinations.

To perform I.V. cannulation and administration of contrast media or other drugs.

To maintain and enhance clinical expertise, by ensuring high technical and professional standards at all times.

To provide advice on the appropriateness of imaging requests in line with Royal College of Radiologist and IR(ME)R protocols.

To participate in Quality Assurance procedures in CT and ensure that high standards of imaging and patient care are maintained at all times.

To monitor workload and plan and prioritise own work and that of others to ensure that the Radiology targets are met.

To undertake flexible systems of work, including 'out of hours' and 'on call'.

To ensure the CT scanning environment and processes are responsive to the needs of patients and their carers, recognising the importance of privacy, dignity, equality and diversity.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• DCR or BSc Diagnostic Radiography
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration
• Documented evidence of CPD
• Post Graduate Certificate (Masters Level) in CT Imaging
• Certificate of competence in IV injections

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of working in an imaging department
• Experience of 'out of hours' / on-call working
• Experience across a range of imaging modalities
• 1 year's post qualification experience
• Demonstration of earlier interest in CT
• Participation in QA

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Able to act with empathy, compassion and sensitivity
• Ability to communicate with patients/carers where there are barriers to understanding
• Demonstrate good written/verbal skills with a wide audience
• Aware of national guidance regarding breaches for diagnostic waits including ED targets and 2ww pathways
• Adaptable to a changing environment, able to cope with the demands of evolving and sometimes unpredictable workload

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.

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

£37,338 to £44,962 a yearPro Rata Per Annum