Job summary
Employer heading
Senior CT Radiographer
Band 7
Job overview
The CT scanning department at the world renown Addenbrooke’s (now Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) is recruiting for a motivated Radiographer who wants to further their career as a seconded Band 7 CT Radiographer.
You will be required to carry out a wide range of CT examinations, working as part of our motivated and enthusiastic CT team and as part of the multi-disciplinary team across the trust. The role will also involve daily coordination of the CUH workflow and protocolling inpatient and outpatient requests, supervision of junior staff and administrative responsibilities.
You will be required to rotate around all scanning locations, be flexible to work long days where required (totalling 37.5 hours per week) and participate in the out of hours service provision.
You will have DCR (R) or a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography, proven participation in CPD and must have current HCPC Registration. Experience in cross-sectional imaging is essential; full and comprehensive training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
To take an active part in the provision of our CT Service at CUH and our off site facilities at Sawston and Ely Community Diagnostic Centres, whilst maintaining the highest standards of CT Imaging and patient care at all times.
Working for our organisation
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The CT scanning department at CUH undertakes a wide range of scanning techniques some of which are not performed anywhere else in the country and in some research instances the world. Due to our close links to the University of Cambridge and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus we can offer the opportunity to work with the most up to date technology, imaging protocols, and be at the forefront of new research and development of new techniques.
We currently have five CT scanners located on site at Cambridge University Hospitals, one scanner located at a local GP practice in Sawston and one at our Community Diagnostic Centre located in Ely as part of the governments drive for community based imaging away from the acute setting.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 4 August 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on 20 August 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- DCR (R) of BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
- Evidence of CPD
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
- Further relevant qualifications
- IV cannulation qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- In depth experience in all general radiographic modalities since graduation
- Proven experience in CT scanning
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Up to date knowledge of CT technologies and their applications
- Open to the acquisition of new skills and knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Working knowledge of PACS
- Working knowledge of audit, research and how it relates to service improvement
- Working knowledge of eHospital / Radiant
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to lead a team and work as an effective member of that team
- Exceptional communication skills towards all encountered
- Good organisational skills
- Compassionate towards colleges and patients
- Basic computer literacy
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable organisational skills
- Demonstrable leadership skills
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Prepared to work contracted hours flexibly within a shift system
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- David Biddle
- Job title
- CT Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01223 388099
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