About this role
Job summary
We are pleased to advertise a vacancy for a Senior CT Radiographer.
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 in CT and/or with experience at a Senior level. 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. You will be expected to work a flexible shift pattern consisting of 12.5 hour days/nights, totalling 13 shifts over a 4 week period.
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.
About us
With over 19,000 staff,we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH
Job description
Job 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
- Degree/diploma in diagnostic radiography
Desirable
- Cannulation trained
Training and qualification
Essential
- HCPC registered
Experience
Essential
- Wide range of radiography experience gained from within the NHS
Desirable
- CT Experience
Communication and relationship
Essential
- Good communication skills and good patient understanding
Analytical and judgement skill
Essential
- Ability to recognise personal limitations and escalate issues when arising
Planning and organisational sk
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and manage own and modality's workload
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to be flexible with working hours
- Ability to work in a busy environment
Desirable
- Has worked a shift pattern or on call previously
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
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Trust wide
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)