Senior CT Radiographer

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a specialist in CT scanning to join their team. The ideal candidate will supervise complex scanning procedures, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and provide senior support across the CT service. Candidates must hold a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography and have significant CT experience. Opportunities for professional growth and development are supported within the Trust's commitment to patient care and staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Access to training and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• HCPC registered and significant experience in CT.
• Completion of a Cannulation Course.
• Knowledge of CT protocols required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and supervise complex CT scanning.
• Ensure clinical CT scans justify current protocols.
• Maintain compliance with IRMER regulations.
• Lead research and audit related to CT.
• Advise clinical staff on imaging referrals.
• Manage recruitment and training within the department.

Skills

CT experience

Understanding of CT Physics

Anatomy knowledge

Education

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography

Job description

Job overview

To take an active part in the provision of the CT service whilst maintaining the highest standards of CT imaging and patient care at all times, this requires accuracy and dexterity. To offer specialist advice, competently undertake imaging techniques, planning and prioritising own and departmental workload utilising specialist skills. To be a good example to and train radiographers, student radiographers and other health care workers and help them to develop into skilled professionals.

Main duties of the job

• To be a specialist in carrying out and supervising more complex CT scanning.
• To perform clinical CT scans to produce diagnostic information appropriately as required by current protocols.
• To ensure that all examinations are justified as per the IRMER 2017 Regulations and fulfil the role of operator. Minimise radiation dose levels as low as reasonably practical.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To be a specialist in carrying out and supervising more complex CT scanning.
• To perform clinical CT scans to produce diagnostic information appropriately as required by current protocols.
• To ensure that all examinations are justified as per the IRMER 2017 Regulations and fulfil the role of operator. Minimise radiation dose levels as low as reasonably practical.
• Act in an advisory capacity, setting protocols for safe practice in specialist area and be lead specialist for advice concerning safety in the CT environment.
• To maintain the highest standard of practical and theoretical knowledge to ensure a standard of excellence in CT techniques, modifying protocols appropriately to clinical condition, image findings or patient condition and problems in image acquisition are recognised and acted upon.
• To be aware of the health and safety at work act and ensure guidelines are followed.
• To take the lead role in research and audit, QA and equipment testing.
• To maintain appropriate clinical records and update CRIS where appropriate.
• To be responsible for and write policies, procedures and protocols for specialist area which impact the department.
• To be able to physically position patients for their images in a safe manner.
• To advise and liaise with clinical staff regarding the appropriateness of imaging referrals.
• To be responsible for the recruitment, appraisal and initial disciplinary procedures for the department.
• To be responsible for the safe use and maintenance of CT equipment, arranging service visits and maintaining records.
• To order and maintain stock levels ensuring best value for the Trust.
• To participate in the CT rotation including on calls, weekend work and out of hours
• To provide senior CT support to the CT service where required

Person specification

Essential criteria

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography • HCPC registered
• Significant CT experience
• Cannulation Course
• Sound understanding of CT Physics, anatomy and protocols

Desirable criteria

• CTCA Experience
• Colonography certificate

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Contact details:

Address: Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS Trust, Lewsey Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0DZ, Telephone [phone].