Specialist Radiographer

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 20 May 2024

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for experienced cardio-thoracic radiographers to join our expanding team. Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus The post holder will be required to deputise for the area or Modality Lead or Deputy Lead Radiographers and assist in the efficient management and development of these specialist services.

It is an essential part of this role that the post holder will participate in the out of hours rota including the CT, X-ray and Cath lab services.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide an excellent service to our patients and stakeholders. You should be flexible, organised and possess a friendly and professional manner.

To be shortlisted for this role you must be fully competent and experienced in at least one of the following: cardiac cath labs, cardiac MRI, or cardiac CT (Experience in CT, stress testing examinations and interventional procedures would be an advantage).

Please demonstrate your experience and aptitude on your supporting statement, and what route you would like your career development to take. Please also include in your application how you meet the Trust values: Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration.

The post holder will be expected to rotate through a minimum of two specialist modalities once fully trained, and to participate in out of hours duties.

You must be able to work under pressure, both independently and as part of a team and taking part in the shift and on-call roster is an essential part of this role.

If you are a dynamic, enthusiastic radiographer who wants to gain experience in cardiothoracic imaging from a team of experienced radiographic experts then come and join our highly motivated, friendly team.

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour

Date posted

08 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

175-2425-2-RA635

Job locations

Royal Papworth Hospital

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

Job description

Job responsibilities

On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc in Radiography (or equivalent)

Desirable

Postgraduate Qualification in a specialist field

Experience

Essential

CV or evidence to demonstrate extensive post qualification experience
Significant experience undertaking specialist cardiac-thoracic imaging
Competent in basic and specialist radiographic skills in at least two of the following fields: Angiography, CT, MRI.
Managed continual professional development
Willingness to take on changes in service development
Genuine interest in cardio-thoracic imaging
Meticulous and conscientious approach to all aspects of radiography and data manipulation
A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team and service objectives
Ability to work effectively in a busy environment prioritising own and others workload Confident and able to use own initiative
Confident and able to use own initiative
Oral and written skills - easy to understand with the ability to communicate with patients and colleagues and an awareness of the need for patient confidentiality at all times
Proven communication, teaching and presentation skills

Desirable

College of Radiographers' Competency to Administer IV Injections Certificate and/or IV cannulation skills & experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc in Radiography (or equivalent)

Desirable

Postgraduate Qualification in a specialist field

Experience

Essential

CV or evidence to demonstrate extensive post qualification experience
Significant experience undertaking specialist cardiac-thoracic imaging
Competent in basic and specialist radiographic skills in at least two of the following fields: Angiography, CT, MRI.
Managed continual professional development
Willingness to take on changes in service development
Genuine interest in cardio-thoracic imaging
Meticulous and conscientious approach to all aspects of radiography and data manipulation
A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team and service objectives
Ability to work effectively in a busy environment prioritising own and others workload Confident and able to use own initiative
Confident and able to use own initiative
Oral and written skills - easy to understand with the ability to communicate with patients and colleagues and an awareness of the need for patient confidentiality at all times
Proven communication, teaching and presentation skills

Desirable

College of Radiographers' Competency to Administer IV Injections Certificate and/or IV cannulation skills & experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration

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.