Senior CT Radiographer

The Christie NHS FT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer treatment centre in Manchester is seeking a senior CT diagnostic radiographer. This role involves advanced CT imaging, supervising staff, and contributing to patient care in a multidisciplinary environment. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, expertise in CT, and a passion for making a difference in cancer care. This opportunity includes ongoing professional development and cutting-edge technology.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to cutting-edge technology

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a range of radiographic practices including CT.
• Knowledge of NHS protocols and techniques.
• Personable communication skills to interact with patients.

Responsibilities

• Undertake CT imaging to support clinical service.
• Supervise junior staff and students.
• Maintain imaging standards and equipment safety.

Skills

CT expertise

Intravenous cannulation

Clinical supervision

Teaching and training

Education

DCR(R) or BSC Radiography

HCPC registration

Postgraduate certificate in CT

Job description

Are you a highly skilled CT diagnostic radiographer seeking an opportunity to make a difference in cancer care? The Christie Hospital is one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe and a world-renowned centre for research and education. With a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care, the hospital employs cutting-edge technology and a multidisciplinary approach to provide the highest quality of cancer care.As a diagnostic radiographer, you will play a crucial role in the accurate and timely diagnosis of cancer patients. Collaborating with a team of experienced radiologists, oncologists, and healthcare professionals, you will perform a range of CT procedures using state of the art equipment and techniques. Such procedures include but are not limited to complex CT guided biopsies, ablations, and drainages. Your expertise will contribute directly to the development of tailored treatment plans for patients, helping to optimise their outcomes and overall experience.As part of your role as a senior CT radiographer you will be provided with training to extend your scope of practice by participating in radiographer led screening for Pulmonary Embolisms in CT, as well as vetting and protocolling CT requests. You will be supported to access professional development and educational opportunities through The Christie School of Oncology.

Main duties of the job

The Christie radiology department is seeking experienced CT radiographers.To undertake CT imaging and to support the Clinical Specialists in the efficient delivery of the clinical service. To participate in CPD and other developmental activities. Clinical supervision of radiography students.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

Job responsibilities

Communication requirementsTo assist in ensuring there is effective communication between the various teams who have input into the Scanning service such as Diagnostic Radiology Staff, Students, Medical Physics Staff, Clinicians, Nursing staff and others.To ensure that patients understand complex information related to their examination and to encourage patients to cooperate fully in the examination process. This may involve patients with learning difficulties or other disabilities.To take part in departmental research and audit and report as necessary.

Teaching / Training requirements

Take an active role in the training of qualified radiographers, radiography students and students from other disciplines including visiting engineers and clinical trainee staffMaintain expertise in intravenous cannulation techniques.To participate in the departmental continuing professional development programme, including participating in appraisal and personal development planning.

Analytical skillsAssess patients clinical condition with relation to the level of risk of giving intravenous contrast medium examination protocols.Adapt radiological techniques and protocols in accordance with the condition of the patient.

Supervision of junior radiographic staff, students and radiographic aides as required.Maintenance of the standards of imaging set by the departmentEnsuring that any faults in equipment, fixtures, fittings or fabric of any of the departments are recorded and notified to the appropriate persons, and complying with, and enforcing current Health and Safety and Moving and Handling regulations.

Ensure that all relevant radiation protection measures for each department are adhered to, e.g. local rules, ionising radiation regulations, IR(ME)R, departmental dose reduction strategies etcTo work with the Radiologists, Clinical Specialist Radiographers and other senior staff in the department to review working practices and identifying new ways of working and finding solutions to problems.Participation in extended day and weekend working.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• DCR(R) or BSC Radiography
• HCPC registration
• Competent in the administration of IV contrast
• IT related courses
• Competent in IV cannulation
• Post graduate certificate in CT

Experience

• A range of radiographic experience including expertise in CT
• Experience in optimization of CT techniques
• Experience with training radiography students and or junior staff
• Clinical experience in a variety of other Trusts
• Good knowledge of NHS hospital protocols and practices
• Experience of working in an oncology setting.

Knowledge

• Personal development plan with ongoing CPD portfolio
• Knowledge of IRR(2017) and IRMER(2017)
• Knowledge of oral and intravenous contrast used in CT scanning
• Knowledge of College of Radiographers policies and guidance
• Knowledge of The Christie Values and Behaviours Framework and it's services
• Attendance at relevant study days

Valus

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum, pro rata