The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Superintendent Radiographer in Computed Tomography (CT)

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated experienced Radiographer with extensive post graduate experience in CT to join our very busy Radiology Team here at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. This role is based at The Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), Telford.

The successful applicant must have a BSc (Hon) Diagnostic Radiography or DCR, current HCPC registration and extensive post graduate experience in Computed Tomography (CT) and team leadership.

Main duties of the job

To support in the operational management of the CT service working closely with and under the direct guidance of the Lead Superintendent Radiographer. This includes:

Sharing their in depth knowledge obtained from experience and post graduate training in all aspects of CT radiology department.

Understanding, implementation and supporting in the documentation to manage legislation related to the use of ionising radiation in CT (Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations 17 (IRMER 17) and Ionising Radiation Regulations 17 (IRR17))

To continually develop the CT service.

To oversee the training, development and maintaining of competence for the CT team, including undergraduate students.

To liaise closely with the Superintendent Radiographers, Advanced Practice team and Radiologists SaTH to develop and maintain an efficient cross site service for stakeholders.

To support in the facilitation of optimisation of patient pathways in conjunction with the Radiology Management team.

To actively participate in all clinical components of the roster

To consistently demonstrate leadership skills in line with the Trust Values

To support and deputise for the Lead Superintendent Radiographer

About us

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

We boast a state of the art imaging department with a Philips Azurion Cath Lab installed in 2020. All of our general X-ray rooms are Philips C90 DXR supported by DXR mobile machines (installed 2020). This is in addition to a Philips Combi fluoroscopy/ DXR Room. Our CT service is provided by 2 Canon Azurion CT scanners installed in 2019 and 2021 and Siemens Aera MRI was installed in 2017.

In October 2023 we opened out Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Hollinswood House with Philips C90 DXR, Canon Azurion Prime CT scanner and Siemens Sola MRI scanner.

The department has an excellent on site teaching environment. The department is fully committed to role extension and has practicing Radiographers undertaking Ultrasound, Barium Swallows, CT Colonoscopy and plain film reporting.

Details

Date posted

05 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-SRC-565

Job locations

Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description ............................................................................................................................................

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description ............................................................................................................................................

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc or Equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
  • Current HCPC Registration

Desirable

  • Leadership Qualification
  • Post graduate Clinical Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience in CT at Band 6 or above
  • Experience in leading a team
  • Having worked or trained in an NHS Hospital

Desirable

  • Experience in an extended role e.g. Staff side engagement.

Skills

Essential

  • Team leadership and motivation
  • Experience in mentorship and training.
Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc or Equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
  • Current HCPC Registration

Desirable

  • Leadership Qualification
  • Post graduate Clinical Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience in CT at Band 6 or above
  • Experience in leading a team
  • Having worked or trained in an NHS Hospital

Desirable

  • Experience in an extended role e.g. Staff side engagement.

Skills

Essential

  • Team leadership and motivation
  • Experience in mentorship and training.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Superintendent Radiographer

Jan McCloud

jan.mccloud@nhs.net

01952641222

Details

Date posted

05 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-SRC-565

Job locations

Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF


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