Job summary
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Main duties of the job
The CT/MRI department at Queen Alexandra Hospital is a fun, dynamic, vibrant and progressive department with state-of-the-art technology, located on the South coast of England in a lively city with deep historical roots.
The department has the benefit of cutting-edge CT and MRI technology and provides staff with the exciting opportunity to work with the latest Canon Aquilion One CT scanner and 3T MRI technology in a clinical setting. The department is equipped with 6 CT scanners and 3 MRI scanners with all staff encouraged to rotate through both modalities.
About us
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We currently have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, driven, and motivated Band 6 Radiographer, with a keen interest to specialise in CT and MRI scanning to join our team.
We opened a new Emergency Department in November 2024 and therefore are expanding our current team.We are a busy, progressive unit, with a very friendly and caring atmosphere, currently operating a 12-shift system over 7 days. There is also a requirement to contribute to the night shift and on-call rotas.
What can we offer you?
- A wide variety of experience in all aspects of cross-sectional imaging within a busy and friendly environment.
- 3 long shifts per week fixed days, with lots of flexibility.
- A teaching department with a 4-tier structure and supporting mentorship from the team.
- Many opportunities for education and advancement.
- Encouragement to continue your professional development. We will also support your professional development via internal courses.
- Career development mentorship from band 5 through to band 8a.
- Staff benefits which include childcare vouchers, onsite gym / swimming pool, cycle to work scheme, access to our free Beach Hut and much more!
Candidates must submit a comprehensive description of their career to date detailing how they meet all the skills and knowledge requirement of the person specification included within the job description.
As a guide this element would be no less than 1000 words.
Please contact Judy Lawson - CT MRI Practice Educator for more information about the role. Judy.Lawson@porthosp.nhs.uk
Please see Job description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
We currently have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, driven, and motivated Band 6 Radiographer, with a keen interest to specialise in CT and MRI scanning to join our team.
We opened a new Emergency Department in November 2024 and therefore are expanding our current team.We are a busy, progressive unit, with a very friendly and caring atmosphere, currently operating a 12-shift system over 7 days. There is also a requirement to contribute to the night shift and on-call rotas.
What can we offer you?
- A wide variety of experience in all aspects of cross-sectional imaging within a busy and friendly environment.
- 3 long shifts per week fixed days, with lots of flexibility.
- A teaching department with a 4-tier structure and supporting mentorship from the team.
- Many opportunities for education and advancement.
- Encouragement to continue your professional development. We will also support your professional development via internal courses.
- Career development mentorship from band 5 through to band 8a.
- Staff benefits which include childcare vouchers, onsite gym / swimming pool, cycle to work scheme, access to our free Beach Hut and much more!
Candidates must submit a comprehensive description of their career to date detailing how they meet all the skills and knowledge requirement of the person specification included within the job description.
As a guide this element would be no less than 1000 words.
Please contact Judy Lawson - CT MRI Practice Educator for more information about the role. Judy.Lawson@porthosp.nhs.uk
Please see Job description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology
- Hold a current state registration certificate
- 2 years post graduate experience
- Have portfolio evidence of CPD
Desirable
- 3+ years post graduate experience
- Extended Clinical role e.g. IV cannulations qualification
- Post graduate qualification
- CT Colonography experience
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate specialised keyboard skills required for image manipulation
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work as part of a team or alone
- Good communication skills
- Good attention to detail
- High levels of concentration required
- Demonstrate co-ordination and sensory skills required for precise positioning of patients with narrow margin for error
- Speed and accuracy
- Understanding of current Ionising Radiation Regulations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology
- Hold a current state registration certificate
- 2 years post graduate experience
- Have portfolio evidence of CPD
Desirable
- 3+ years post graduate experience
- Extended Clinical role e.g. IV cannulations qualification
- Post graduate qualification
- CT Colonography experience
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate specialised keyboard skills required for image manipulation
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work as part of a team or alone
- Good communication skills
- Good attention to detail
- High levels of concentration required
- Demonstrate co-ordination and sensory skills required for precise positioning of patients with narrow margin for error
- Speed and accuracy
- Understanding of current Ionising Radiation Regulations
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
