Specialist Radiographer

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (mvcc); Cowes; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Flexible working

On-call allowance

Research involvement

Job summary

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre seeks a Specialist Radiographer to rotate across CT, MRI and PET/CT modalities, delivering high-quality imaging while contributing to oncology workloads and research initiatives.

The post offers flexibility with full or part-time options, training opportunities, and involvement in clinical trials. The role requires HCPC registration, appropriate radiography qualifications, and the ability to communicate complex information to patients with empathy.

Qualifications

• Broad range of general radiography experience.
• Experience in one of the 3 modalities: CT/MRI or PETCT.
• Competence in using a PACS/RIS system.
• Evidence of participation in on-call/extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through CT, MRI and PETCT modalities and maintain high quality imaging.
• Participate in research and clinical trials.
• Provide patient reassurance and communicate complex information.
• Support line management and training opportunities as part of role.
• Work flexible shifts including regular on-call/rotations.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Team work

IT skills

Attention to detail

Clinical judgement

Initiative

Education

BSc (Hons) Diag. Rad or DCR(R)

HCPC Registration

CPD

Public liability Insurance (SoR Membership)

IV Cannulation Course

Tools

PACS/RIS

Job description

We are recruiting for a Specialist Radiographer who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. The Centre is a specialist imaging unit (MRI, CT, PET/CT) with a large research commitment which requires highly specialised imaging knowledge. Applicants will need to be proficient in at least one of the modalities - CT/MRI/PETCT. We are closely linked with the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre and a large proportion of the workload is oncology related. The post includes the ability to communicate highly complex information and provide reassurance to patients as well as regular participation in research and clinical trial activities. This post requires high levels of flexibility and professional autonomy and includes an adaptable rotation through all three imaging modalities in the Centre. If selected to interview, you will be asked to prepare a short presentation (10 mins) entitled: Clinical Governance and Safety in CT or MRI or PETCT (choose one modality):The role of the Band 6 radiographer. At the heart of everything we do are our core values:Include,Respect, andImprove. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us. Main duties of the job The Specialist Radiographer position includes opportunities to learn and refine a range of imaging skills rotating through the three modalities and participate in research. Line management opportunities and training will be provided. Full or part time applications are welcome. The Paul Strickland Scanner Centre is a specialist oncology imaging centre made up of 4 scanners: Siemens Force Dual Source Dual Energy CT scanner, 2 x Siemens Sola MRI Scanners, Siemens Aera MRI Scanner, Siemens Force Dual Source Dual Energy CT scanner, Siemens VisionPET/CT scanner. You will be responsible for maintaining high quality and safety standards Across the 3 modalities. The successful candidate will take part in a 7-day working shift pattern and full or part time applications are welcome. In addition, you will receive a High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,552 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata., ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future. We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role Job description, ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future. We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Diag. Rad or DCR(R)
• CPD
• HCPC Registration
• Public liability Insurance (SoR Membership)
• IV Cannulation Course

Desirable

• Attendance to relevant modality study days

Previous Experience - Post qualification clinical experience, including:

Essential

• A broad range of general radiography experience
• Experience in one of the 3 modalities: CT/MRI or PETCT
• Demonstrate competency in using a PACS/RIS system
• Evidence of participation in an on-call/extended hours system

Skills Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Desire to improve and develop excellent clinical abilities
• Excellent patient care skills
• Well-ordered and accurate record keeping abilities
• Excellent IT skills
• Accuracy, precision and good concentration
• Ability to work in a team, whilst using initiative appropriately
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic working environment
• Ability to identify and share Quality information and good practice
• Interest in post graduate education
• Takes responsibility for own actions
• Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times

Skills Desirable

• Leadership experience
• Management skills
• First Aid

Knowledge Essential

• Up-to-date knowledge of Radiation protection guidelines and regulations
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
• Up-to-date knowledge of current imaging techniques

At East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

Hospitals

• The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
• New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
• Hertford County, Hertford
• Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda. We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Commitment

• Commitment to work out of hours, including Saturday, late shifts and cover on-call
• Role model our Trust values every day
• Access to transportation for on-call

Desirable

• Active interest in relevant imaging research