About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has opened for skilled and passionate Radiographers to become a vital part of the Imaging Department at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at our Luton site.
This role offers a unique chance to rotate betweenLuton Hospitaland theCDC site, giving you a varied and dynamic working environment where no two days are the same. You'll gain broad experience across diverse clinical settings, enhancing your professional growth and keeping your work stimulating.
Main duties of the job
To be a specialist in carrying out and supervising more complex CT scanning.
To perform clinical CT scans to produce diagnostic information appropriately as required by current protocols.
To ensure that all examinations are justified as per the IRMER 2017 Regulations and fulfil the role of operator. Minimise radiation dose levels as low as reasonably practical.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description Job responsibilities
To be a specialist in carrying out and supervising more complex CT scanning.
To perform clinical CT scans to produce diagnostic information appropriately as required by current protocols.
To ensure that all examinations are justified as per the IRMER 2017 Regulations and fulfil the role of operator. Minimise radiation dose levels as low as reasonably practical.
Act in an advisory capacity, setting protocols for safe practice in specialist area and be lead specialist for advice concerning safety in the CT environment.
To maintain the highest standard of practical and theoretical knowledge to ensure a standard of excellence in CT techniques, modifying protocols appropriately to clinical condition, image findings or patient condition and problems in image acquisition are recognised and acted upon.
To be aware of the health and safety at work act and ensure guidelines are followed.
To take the lead role in research and audit, QA and equipment testing.
To maintain appropriate clinical records and update CRIS where appropriate.
To be responsible for and write policies, procedures and protocols for specialist area which impact the department.
To be able to physically position patients for their images in a safe manner.
To advise and liaise with clinical staff regarding the appropriateness of imaging referrals.
To be responsible for the recruitment, appraisal and initial disciplinary procedures for the department.
To be responsible for the safe use and maintenance of CT equipment, arranging service visits and maintaining records.
To order and maintain stock levels ensuring best value for the Trust.
To participate in the CT rotation including on calls, weekend work and out of hours.
To provide senior CT support to the CT service where required.
Person Specification
essential Essential
oBSc in Diagnostic Radiography oHCPC registered
essential Essential
oSignificant CT experience
Essential Essential
Cannulation Course Sound understanding of CT Physics, anatomy and protocols
desirable Desirable
CTCA Experience Colonography certificate
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 Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Luton and Dunstable Hospital
Lewsey Road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)