About this role
Job summary
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn are looking for enthusiastic individuals, to take on an exciting job opportunity in the CT department within Radiology.
Ideally, the department is seeking individuals with expertise in the modality. However, they may consider offering training if a strong candidate performs well at interview.
This is an ideal opportunity to consolidate any existing skills, as well as the potential to learn new skills with help and support of experienced CT trained Radiographers and Radiologists.
You will be responsible for undertaking all forms of imaging, ranging from standard non-contrast/staging (contrast) scans, to the more complex angiography studies (including cardiac imaging) and CT Virtual Colonography. Training and support will be offered where required.
Main duties of the job
To be able to work autonomously, adhering to the Code of Practice of the College of Radiographers.
Must be HealthCare Professions Council (HCPC) registered and adhere to all Trust and departmental policies and guidelines.
Maintain professional standards by Continued Professional Development
Advise and assist junior radiographers to maintain appropriate professional standards.
Respond to periodic review of good practice through the department system. (Clinical Audit)
Support and assist the Team Leader in CT scanning in maintaining an environment for staff development and thereby participating in clinical supervision.
Deputise for the Team Leader in CT Imaging when required.
Provide mentorship to new staff (induction programme).
Be actively involved in the training, assessment and clinical supervision of under-graduate student radiographers on clinical placement.
Delegate appropriate tasks and supervise the multi-disciplinary team to achieve the desired quality of patient care.
Provide leadership and clinical supervision to the radiographer team when required
Be able to plan and prioritise own and department's workload to ensure the most efficient use of resources and service delivery.
Record staff absence in accordance with Trust policy when required.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisationthat upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.
We love working here and think you will too.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development Essential
DCR (R) or BSc (Hons) State Registered Diagnostic Radiographer A strong commitment to CPD evidenced by attendance at a range of short courses and study days HCPC Registration
Desirable
Post Graduate qualification in CT
Experience Essential
Extensive experience working in CT
Skills, abilities, and knowledge Essential
Ability to liaise with the Multi-disciplinary team Ability to work in a flexible manner responding sensitively towards patients and their relatives/carers Experience in prioritising work according to clinical/operational need Good communication and interpersonal skills
Aptitude Essential
An organised and methodical approach to work with the ability to use initiative Flexibility in work practice
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE30 4ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)