Job summary
Band 6: £38,682 -£46,580
Full time hours: 37.5 per week
Permanent contract
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.
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
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 12hr 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!
About us
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
To conduct a wide range of CT/MR scans upon a range of patient types, both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi-professional team, in a manner that meets profession, departmental and legal standards and requirements.
To proactively assist in the management of the MRI and CT scanning departments on a daily basis whilst fostering a safe and efficient environment for patients, staff and visitors.
To supervise, and teach junior radiographers, student radiographers and RDAs and to actively help, teach and support training Residents.
Ensure patient safety is maintained and patient experience is positive by treating all patients, relatives and colleagues with respect, dignity, and courtesy in accordance with Trust values.
Always ensuring that you act within your sphere of competence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To conduct a wide range of CT/MR scans upon a range of patient types, both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi-professional team, in a manner that meets profession, departmental and legal standards and requirements.
To proactively assist in the management of the MRI and CT scanning departments on a daily basis whilst fostering a safe and efficient environment for patients, staff and visitors.
To supervise, and teach junior radiographers, student radiographers and RDAs and to actively help, teach and support training Residents.
Ensure patient safety is maintained and patient experience is positive by treating all patients, relatives and colleagues with respect, dignity, and courtesy in accordance with Trust values.
Always ensuring that you act within your sphere of competence.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
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
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology
- Hold a current HCPC registration
- Have portfolio evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Extended Clinical role e.g. IV cannulations qualification
- Post graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post graduate experience
Desirable
- 3+ years post graduate experience
- CT Colonography experience
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
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
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology
- Hold a current HCPC registration
- Have portfolio evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Extended Clinical role e.g. IV cannulations qualification
- Post graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post graduate experience
Desirable
- 3+ years post graduate experience
- CT Colonography experience
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
