Job summary
Please see attached Job Description for full details
This is a post for a GI Practitioner. The post is full time and is suitable for radiographers who are specialised in CT Colonography.
You will participate in all aspects of the GI imaging service (CT Colonography and other GI imaging techniques).
- Evidence of audit of own practice, specifically reporting. This is to provide evidence of consistency of standards & technique.
- CPD portfolio and evidence of reflective practice appropriate to role
- Specific clinical & technical skills performing CTC examinations and providing formal dual reports (as an experienced reporter) in line with reporting protocol.
- Relevant and acceptable certification of qualification
- Trust authority to practice
- Administer medicines under the departmental PGD.
Active in teaching and presentation of case studies
Main duties of the job
Please see attached Job Description for full detail
- Evidence of audit of own practice, specifically reporting. This is to provide evidence of consistency of standards & technique.
- CPD portfolio and evidence of reflective practice appropriate to role
- Specific clinical & technical skills performing CTC examinations and providing formal dual reports (as an experienced reporter) in line with reporting protocol.
- Relevant and acceptable certification of qualification
- Trust authority to practice
- Administer medicines under the departmental PGD.
- Active in teaching and presentation of case studies.
- Inspire, motivate and collaborate with all stakeholders to facilitate improvements in service delivery.
- Be recognised and accessible as an expert in their specified field, promoting best practice, giving expert advice to clinicians and disseminating knowledge to the profession and to a wider health care arena.
- Exercise clinical judgement and skills within scope of practice and appropriate to level of experience.
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
- 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Career development and training;
- Wellbeing support and activities;
- In-house physiotherapy Service;
- On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the Full Job Description that is attached to this vacancy
- a) Technical/Scientific
Undertake tasks in all areas of the department in line with departmental protocols.
This includes:
- Providing a high quality clinical and technical radiological service
- Implementing diagnostic procedures in line with department protocols
- Provide a specialist clinical technical service implementing specialist diagnostic radiography procedures.
- Using professional and highly developed physical skills to manipulate equipment with narrow margins for error.
- Position patients using dexterity, co-ordination, and sensory skills and where appropriate achieve intravenous access and administration of medicines in accordance with department protocols.
- Ensuring all necessary documentation pertaining to radiography is completed
- Ensuring all radiographs are correctly identified and managed in accordance with departmental protocols
- Operation and maintenance of radiography equipment according to established protocols
- Use specialist skills to judge radiation exposure parameters in complex cases.
- Follow and implement the red dot system for Accident and Emergency cases. The post holder will use their clinical expertise and exercise clinical judgement to interpret appendicular and axial radiographs and give expert advice and disseminate knowledge, in the form of a written comment, to assist the clinician in order to make the best medical diagnosis. The post holder may also discuss individual cases with the clinician face to face.
- Participate in research within the department as required.
- Keep abreast of developments and changes, in relation to the responsibilities outlined and maintains technical competence and awareness by internal and external training updates.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the Full Job Description that is attached to this vacancy
- a) Technical/Scientific
Undertake tasks in all areas of the department in line with departmental protocols.
This includes:
- Providing a high quality clinical and technical radiological service
- Implementing diagnostic procedures in line with department protocols
- Provide a specialist clinical technical service implementing specialist diagnostic radiography procedures.
- Using professional and highly developed physical skills to manipulate equipment with narrow margins for error.
- Position patients using dexterity, co-ordination, and sensory skills and where appropriate achieve intravenous access and administration of medicines in accordance with department protocols.
- Ensuring all necessary documentation pertaining to radiography is completed
- Ensuring all radiographs are correctly identified and managed in accordance with departmental protocols
- Operation and maintenance of radiography equipment according to established protocols
- Use specialist skills to judge radiation exposure parameters in complex cases.
- Follow and implement the red dot system for Accident and Emergency cases. The post holder will use their clinical expertise and exercise clinical judgement to interpret appendicular and axial radiographs and give expert advice and disseminate knowledge, in the form of a written comment, to assist the clinician in order to make the best medical diagnosis. The post holder may also discuss individual cases with the clinician face to face.
- Participate in research within the department as required.
- Keep abreast of developments and changes, in relation to the responsibilities outlined and maintains technical competence and awareness by internal and external training updates.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- DCR/Radiography Degree
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD activities relevant to current role
- Post graduate qualification In CT Colonography
- Evidence of clinical training/development relevant to GI Imaging
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical training/development relevant to GI Imaging
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience as a general Radiographer
- Audit
- CT imaging experience
- GI Fluoroscopy experience
- Clinical Reporting experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of CRIS and PACS
- Knowledge of current developments in NHS & specialised field
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
Desirable
- Ability to mentor/ teach students
- Ability to present to groups
- Knowledge of Trust electronic systems (Evolve, Epro, Carestream, E-track)
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- DCR/Radiography Degree
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD activities relevant to current role
- Post graduate qualification In CT Colonography
- Evidence of clinical training/development relevant to GI Imaging
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical training/development relevant to GI Imaging
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience as a general Radiographer
- Audit
- CT imaging experience
- GI Fluoroscopy experience
- Clinical Reporting experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of CRIS and PACS
- Knowledge of current developments in NHS & specialised field
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
Desirable
- Ability to mentor/ teach students
- Ability to present to groups
- Knowledge of Trust electronic systems (Evolve, Epro, Carestream, E-track)
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).
