About this role
Job summary
Hampshire Hospitals have vacancies for experienced CT radiographers or radiographers willing to undergo our departmental CT Training. Successful candidates will join our dedicated team of Radiographers offering unparallel CT services to our patients. Rotating through Andover and Winchester.
You will be joining the department at a very exciting time when our Radiology Department has engaged in a fully managed equipment replacement programme. The department has just undergone a complete refurbishment and installation of new imaging equipment incorporating the latest technology.
In our current CT suite, we have Canon Prism and Canon Prime scanners. The post will potentially offer voluntary rotation to our sister department, at the Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital on a Bank contract basis, which is facilitated by having identical equipment across the Trust.
HHFT is proud to have achieved commendations in relation to patient care and access including being awarded a CQC rating of 'good' overall with an 'outstanding' for care.
Main duties of the job
HHFT supports specialist services for rare and complex illnesses for patients from across the UK, including liver cancer, colorectal cancer and pseudomyxoma peritonei. We undertake a wide variety of CT imaging examinations to complement these specialities including body imaging and CT colonography. We also perform a wide range of vascular, oncological, MSK, trauma and neurological studies as well as developing an expanding cardiac and ablation service.
Therefore, with the expansion of Radiology services over the next few years and enhanced scope of practice available, this is an ideal opportunity to expand your portfolio.
We welcome applications from experienced CT Radiographers and Radiographers wanting to diversify their knowledge by undertaking our Training Program.Candidates will have effective leadership skills, have a proactive approach to providing outstanding care for every patient. Ideal candidates will be a well organised team player, with great clinical knowledge, good communication skills and the ability to prioritise ever-changing worklists. An excellent working knowledge of CT and patient safety is essential with the ability to participate in our extended day,nights, and weekend service. Trainees are expected to have a good baseline knowledge of radiography and be highly motivated to undertake independent learning throughout the Training Period.
About us
The vision at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is to provide outstanding care for every patient. HHFT employs approximately 8,600 people and serves a population of nearly 600,000 people across Hampshire and West Berkshire as well as some patients who access our specialist services from across the country.
Job description Job responsibilities
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications Essential
BSc Diagnostic Radiography of equivalent HCPC registration
Desirable
IV cannulation/ drug administration Post graduate training
Knowledge and experience Essential
NHS radiographic experience Evidence of mandatory training Sound clinical knowledge, Knowledge of IR(ME)R
Desirable
NHS CT Knowledge of current NHS policies/guidelines PACS and RIS experience Previous additional responsibilities
Skills and ability Essential
Communication - able to proactively and effectively communicate with colleagues, medical staff, patients and relatives Ability to work as a member of a team Able to take responsibility Able to manage resources effectively Ability to react well in stressful or unpleasant situations Able to assist with patient manual handling (e.g. pat slides)
Desirable
Computer skills including basic Microsoft applications Audit
Other Essential
Professional attitude Flexible with working hours Strong commitment to high quality, customer focused patient services
Desirable
Out of hours experience Ability to work autonomously and prioritise workload out of hours
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.
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 Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Hampshire County Hospital
Romsey Road
Winchester
SO22 5DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)