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Job summary

Main area
Division B - CT Scanning
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (on our shift system. Full Time or Part Time / Flexible working hours may be considered.)
Job ref
180-B-243188
Employer
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B
Town
Canbridge
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 p.a. pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/08/2024 23:59
Interview date
14/08/2024

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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

CT Radiographer

Band 6

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 permanent Band 6 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.

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 and proven participation in CPD and must have current HCPC Registration. Experience in cross-sectional imaging would be beneficial, however 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.

A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers and Band 5 Orthoptists taking up substantive employment with the Trust.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:

  • applied for a Graduate visa
  • or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
  • or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 4 August 2024.

Interviews are due to be held on 14 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
  • Current HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of further study
  • IV Cannulation qualification
  • Previous experience of working within the NHS

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum of 1 year post-gradation experience in all general radiographic modalities
  • Commitment to CPD
Desirable criteria
  • Some experience in CT / Cross sectional imaging
  • Evidence of CPD

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Open to the acquisition of new skills and knowledge
Desirable criteria
  • Working knowledge of PACS
  • Understanding the role of audit and research in relation to service provision

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work as an effective team member
  • Good communication and organisational skills, involving a range of people
  • Basic computer literacy

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 both within a shift system
Desirable criteria
  • Self-motivated
  • Open to new learning experiences
  • Teaching skills e.g. students, mentoring, lecturing

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Age-Friendly Employer PledgeCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.We offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.NHS Rainbow badgeTime to changeDisability confident committedStep into health

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.

Documents to download

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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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