Job summary
Do you pride yourself on your standard of CT
knowledge and skills? Are you
enthusiastic and resourceful? Are you
ready to lead a team? Can you demonstrate compassion in caring for patients,
and a patient-centered approach? If so then working at South Tyneside and
Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust would be for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Two Lead CT Radiographers to
work at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. One Post will be based at South Tyneside Hospital and one Post will be based at Sunderland Royal Hospital. This is an exciting development to the Trust's CT Service, to drive the Service forward.
In recent years CT services at STSFT have welcomed significant
investment, including two new Siemens Somatom Go systems, which have been
installed at South Tyneside District Hospital in 2021 and a state-of-the-art
Canon prism CT scanner, which was installed at Sunderland Royal Hospital in
2023. Alongside these, there are
two further Canon scanners located within the main Radiology and Emergency Department
at SRH.
This
is a fantastic opening for you to become modality lead of
a dynamic and
forward-thinking CT Service, working alongside the successful counterpart at the other site and CT
Advanced Practitioners as part of a new leadership structure. You would be
instrumental in facilitating and leading ongoing service reviews in order to
create a cohesive, streamlined, and robust CT Service for the South Tyneside
and Sunderland area.
Main duties of the job
The Trust was formed in 2019 following a merger of CHS FT & ST FT and now provides healthcare to a population in excess of 430,000. The
STSFT CT Departments provide a wide range of imaging examinations to support
the care of our patients, covering imaging for all in-patients and an extensive
range of out-patient CT examinations. The CT department also undertakes
specialist examinations including biopsies, percutaneous cryo-therapies,
colonography studies and cardiac investigations. The Trust also has the Integrated Diagnostic
Centre, which will house CT, MRI and PET-CT, which is located on the South
Tyneside site and opened in 2023. Currently
both departments provide a seven-day service, with out-of-hours provision
currently under review.
You will require significant previous experience and knowledge from working
within a clinical CT environment, and will be responsible for day-to-day
management of the Department. The role is to provide day-to-day organisation of the CT Service on your base-site and contribute to the delivery of a high-quality
imaging service to patients. Excellent communication skills
are needed, and you will be expected to demonstrate
impressive interpersonal skills, drive and leadership, together with a caring
and professional attitude.
Preference will be
given to those with existing Post-Graduate CT qualification; however Applications welcome from those without such a qualification as
you would be supported in undertaking necessary study.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To Provide a high-quality and efficient CT service.
To provide professional leadership and operational management within the Modality.
To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team delivering a high-quality service.
To have knowledge of, and be proficient in the use of all equipment in all assigned areas.
To be part of a team delivering high-quality, efficient service. To make informed decisions on the diagnostic imaging required and to demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to the duties carried out.
To be a first-line professional point of contact to the Team for clinical advice and support, thereby ensuring a consistently high standard of patient management.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To Provide a high-quality and efficient CT service.
To provide professional leadership and operational management within the Modality.
To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team delivering a high-quality service.
To have knowledge of, and be proficient in the use of all equipment in all assigned areas.
To be part of a team delivering high-quality, efficient service. To make informed decisions on the diagnostic imaging required and to demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to the duties carried out.
To be a first-line professional point of contact to the Team for clinical advice and support, thereby ensuring a consistently high standard of patient management.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography.
- Willingness to undertake post-graduate education if required.
- Active HCPC registration.
Desirable
- Relevant Post-Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in CT Imaging or Management.
- Masters in CT Imaging or Management.
- IV Cannulation.
Experience
Essential
- Supervisory/management experience to a senior level.
- Experience in people management.
- Experience in a variety of CT imaging.
- Previous NHS experience.
Desirable
- Previous lead role.
- Experience of Colon and Cardiac imaging.
- Experience of change management.
Physical skills
Essential
- Seven-day service working hours, with possibility of on-call / out-of-hours duties.
- Ability to work:
- At a desk/VDU;
- Within a control room;
- Manual handling/transferring of patients in-line with Trust training.
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact phone number (in case we need to contact you about your Application), or write 'no Number' if you do not have one.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a sound clinical knowledge of radiographic procedures, including:
- IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 17/Radiation protection.
- Quality control.
- Clinical audit.
- Risk management.
- Demonstrate an ability to communicate with patients and other healthcare workers.
- CPD portfolio.
- Experience of Radiology IT systems.
- Skill requirements include:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Organisation and time-management.
- Ability to effectively delegate tasks.
- Ability to organise and motivate a team.
- Able to take responsibility.
- Able to manage resources effectively.
- Ability to react well in stressful or unpleasant situations.
Desirable
- Expand upon core knowledge using Evidence Based Practice (EBP).
- Familiarity with Meditech, Soliton and/or AGFA PACS.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography.
- Willingness to undertake post-graduate education if required.
- Active HCPC registration.
Desirable
- Relevant Post-Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in CT Imaging or Management.
- Masters in CT Imaging or Management.
- IV Cannulation.
Experience
Essential
- Supervisory/management experience to a senior level.
- Experience in people management.
- Experience in a variety of CT imaging.
- Previous NHS experience.
Desirable
- Previous lead role.
- Experience of Colon and Cardiac imaging.
- Experience of change management.
Physical skills
Essential
- Seven-day service working hours, with possibility of on-call / out-of-hours duties.
- Ability to work:
- At a desk/VDU;
- Within a control room;
- Manual handling/transferring of patients in-line with Trust training.
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact phone number (in case we need to contact you about your Application), or write 'no Number' if you do not have one.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a sound clinical knowledge of radiographic procedures, including:
- IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 17/Radiation protection.
- Quality control.
- Clinical audit.
- Risk management.
- Demonstrate an ability to communicate with patients and other healthcare workers.
- CPD portfolio.
- Experience of Radiology IT systems.
- Skill requirements include:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Organisation and time-management.
- Ability to effectively delegate tasks.
- Ability to organise and motivate a team.
- Able to take responsibility.
- Able to manage resources effectively.
- Ability to react well in stressful or unpleasant situations.
Desirable
- Expand upon core knowledge using Evidence Based Practice (EBP).
- Familiarity with Meditech, Soliton and/or AGFA PACS.
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).
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