About this role
Job summary
We are pleased to advertise a vacancy for a CT Radiographer.
This post is suitable for a radiographer who has a keen interest to work in CT.
We are in exciting times, expanding our service at QMC in addition to developments underway for the Nottingham Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC). We currently have 7 CT scanners across 2 sites, the QMC site also incorporates the Treatment Centre. We provide a service for Emergency care, outpatients, in-patients 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 the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
You will be expected to deliver a high quality CT service within a fast-paced environment, alongside and supporting the Senior CT Radiographers as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team. You will have 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.
Successful applicants will be highly motivated and enthusiastic; adaptable to change; team players; and have excellent communication 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 and complete training to carry out front line patient care and high-quality CT and radiographic examinations essential to diagnosis and treatment
To work alongside and support the Band 6 CT Radiographers.
To maintain a high standard of work and to strive for continual improvements in radiographic standards and patient care within the CT department.
Under supervision of the senior CT Radiographers, assess the suitability of patients to undergo CT examinations and specialised procedures and modify technique accordingly in line with policy and protocols.
Actively participate in the organisation of the CT team and patient workload under supervision of the CT radiographers.
Learn and develop full understanding of the correct justification of CT procedures under supervision of the CT radiographers and adhere to IRMER Procedures.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications Essential
HCPC registration Demonstrates a commitment to their own professional development and has evidence of CPD
Experience Essential
General radiographic experience CT interest
Desirable
Experience in ED setting CT experience
Communication and Relationship Skills Essential
Evidence of good communication skills Evidence of working well within a team
Planning and Organisation Skills Essential
Evidence of being able to manage own workload. Responsive and adaptable
Physical Skills Essential
Manual handling skills Ability to handle stressful situations
Other requirements specific to the role Essential
To work long shifts (12.5 hours), to cover a 24/7 service. Flexible approach to working.
Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential
Evidence of being able to recognise own limitations.
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 Queen's Medical Centre
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)