Job summary
Employer heading
CT Radiographer
Band 6
Job overview
We are pleased to advertise our vacancy for a CT Radiographer to cover maternity leave
This post is suitable for a radiographer who has been qualified for at least 12 months and during this time has gained a broad experience in the field of radiography at a busy teaching hospital. We have 7 CT scanners across 2 sites, the QMC site also incorporates the Treatment Centre. We provide a service for Emergency care, outpatients, inpatients with Major Trauma being positioned at the QMC.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary, you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
You will be expected to deliver a quality CT service within a fast-paced environment, with a high standard of patient care and positive patient experience. Nottingham University Hospitals Radiology is a 7 day/24 hour service.
We have radiographers undertaking advanced practice in CTC’s and pulmonary nodules, as well as chest reporting we are constantly exploring radiographers working in new ways. We also have radiographers involved in research.
Successful applicants will be highly motivated and enthusiastic; adaptable to change; team players; and have excellent communication and organisational skills. Commitment to high quality patient care is essential. You will be able to display excellent interpersonal skills with a caring, patient centred and flexible approach to work and innovation.
Working for our organisation
NUH is one of the biggest and busiest acute Trusts in England. The radiology department employs approximately 460 members of staff, seeing over 400,000 patients per year. Our CT Team has 30 Radiographers as well as Imaging Assistants and HCA support.
Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC), City Hospital and Nottingham Treatment Centre offer a wide range of clinical and regional services such as regional neurosciences, Nottingham Children’s Hospital, an Emergency Department (level 1 Trauma centre), cardiac and thoracic surgeries, cancer, renal, urology, and stroke services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To undertake imaging procedures within CT.
To maintain a high standard of work and to strive for continual improvements in radiographic standards and patient care within the CT department.
To achieve high quality diagnostic images within the department using the established protocols and procedures.
To participate in the appropriate Band 6 rota system including out of hours shift and on-call duties as required by the CT Modality Manager to cover service commitments.
To assist in the triaging of workflow and patients in the area within which they are working by collaborating with colleagues to maximise departmental efficiency.
To effectively delegate tasks to members of the team to successfully manage the workload of the area within which they are working.
Person specification
Training and qualification
Essential criteria
- Degree/diploma in diagnostic radiography
Desirable criteria
- Cannulation trained
Training and qualification
Essential criteria
- HCPC registered
Experience
Essential criteria
- Wide range of radiography experience gained from within the NHS
Desirable criteria
- CT Experience
Communication and relationship
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills and good patient understanding
Analytical and judgement skill
Essential criteria
- Ability to recognise personal limitations and escalate issues when arising
Planning and organisational sk
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise and manage own and modality's workload
Physical skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to be flexible with working hours
- Ability to work in a busy environment
Desirable criteria
- Has worked a shift pattern or on call previously
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Karen Lutzuver
- Job title
- Modality Manager CT
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 011597249924
- Additional information
Karen Lutzuver-CT modality manager 0115 924 9924 ext. 75643/86915
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