Job summary
The Royal Bolton Hospital is looking for a full time, enthusiastic and experienced CT Radiographer to join our CT team as an Operational Lead Radiographer. You should have proven CT imaging and staff management skills with the ability to work flexibly as required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to be a day-to-day manager of a team of enthusiastic band 5 and 6 radiographers, offering support and day to day leadership in the department.
If you have the necessary CT experience and would like the opportunity to expand your management skills this is the post for you. Successful applicants will form a core part of the CT scanning team as well as dealing with managerial and logistical aspects associated with running an efficient and patient centred service on our 4 Siemens CT scanners.
We currently undertake a wide range of examinations, including gynaecological, GU, gastro, neurological, muscular skeletal, colonography and interventional procedures.
Training will be given for more complex or department specific scans.
About us
This post is Monday to Friday, 9-5; flexible working can be considered.
It is open to external candidates as well as those who may already work within the Trust.
Bolton Foundation Trust strives to be a great place to work and has many opportunities for development and benefits such as our Vivup employee benefits programme for discounts on a wide variety of items.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be responsible for providing managerial and clinical leadership within CT in the Radiology department, coordinating, and managing a comprehensive service.
- The post holder will provide leadership and direct line management to CT staff with support from the Principal CT Radiographer and Lead Clinician.
- The post holder will be responsible for General line management functions including recruitment, retention of staff within CT, staff appraisal, competency assessments and management of sickness absence and leave entitlement.
- The post holder is expected to have extensive CT experience, including evidence of teaching and/or training and running a busy CT scanner.
- The post holder will be expected to lead an established and dedicated CT team, and to support the development and training of rotating junior team members and students.
- To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the Candidate EssentialsGuide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be responsible for providing managerial and clinical leadership within CT in the Radiology department, coordinating, and managing a comprehensive service.
- The post holder will provide leadership and direct line management to CT staff with support from the Principal CT Radiographer and Lead Clinician.
- The post holder will be responsible for General line management functions including recruitment, retention of staff within CT, staff appraisal, competency assessments and management of sickness absence and leave entitlement.
- The post holder is expected to have extensive CT experience, including evidence of teaching and/or training and running a busy CT scanner.
- The post holder will be expected to lead an established and dedicated CT team, and to support the development and training of rotating junior team members and students.
- To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the Candidate EssentialsGuide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration as a Radiographer with the Health Professions Council
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Extensive CT scanning experience
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification in CT
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate CT scanning experience
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Up to date knowledge of CT technologies
Desirable
- Experience in managing workloads and staffing
- Involvement in quality assurance and clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- Computer and keyboard literacy
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to teach and mentor students, junior staff and new members of staff
- Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
Desirable
- Ability to cannulate patients and administer I.V contrast and medications in line with medicines management policies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration as a Radiographer with the Health Professions Council
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Extensive CT scanning experience
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification in CT
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate CT scanning experience
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Up to date knowledge of CT technologies
Desirable
- Experience in managing workloads and staffing
- Involvement in quality assurance and clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- Computer and keyboard literacy
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to teach and mentor students, junior staff and new members of staff
- Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
Desirable
- Ability to cannulate patients and administer I.V contrast and medications in line with medicines management policies
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
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).
