Specialist Radiographer

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-Cost Area Allowance (15%)

Flexible working

7-day shift pattern

Job summary

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust invites applications for a Specialist Radiographer. The role involves working across the three imaging modalities (CT, MRI, PET-CT) within a specialist oncology imaging centre and contributor to research activity.

Candidates should demonstrate high flexibility and professional autonomy, with on-call experience and HCPC registration. The post supports rotation through all modalities, line management opportunities, and a commitment to high quality

Qualifications

• Qualified radiographer with BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR(R)
• HCPC registered with active status
• Demonstrates CPD and professional development
• Proficient in at least one modality (CT/MRI/PETCT) and capable of multi-modality rotation

Responsibilities

• Maintain high quality and safety standards across CT, MRI and PET-CT modalities
• Rotate through the three imaging modalities and participate in research/clinical trials
• Contribute to clinical governance, safety and patient reassurance
• Line management opportunities and training provided; adaptable to 7-day shift patterns

Skills

PACS/RIS competency

On-call experience

Excellent communication

Autonomy and teamwork

Leadership potential

Education

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or DCR(R)

HCPC Registration

CPD

Tools

PACS/RIS systems

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. 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. ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.

• BSc (Hons) Diag. Rad or DCR(R)
• CPD
• HCPC Registration
• Public liability Insurance (SoR Membership)
• IV Cannulation Course, 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, 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, Leadership experience
• Management skills
• First Aid, 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.

We run the following 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.

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.

Desirable

• 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
• Active interest in relevant imaging research

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.