CT superintendent

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 18 February 2025

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Band 7 CT Superintendent Radiographer to join our friendly team here at the Great Western Hospital.

The Great Western Hospital are currently looking to recruit a Band 7 CT superintendent to lead the CT service in the Radiology department to support the recovery and current demand within diagnostics. The Radiology department hosts digital plain film rooms, multiple CT scanners , Interventional and Mobile equipment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an established radiographer with NHS experience looking to increase their knowledge and work with state-of-the-art equipment which currently includes a 5% recruitment and retention premium.

Main duties of the job

1. To conduct a wide range of CT scans upon a range of patient types, both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi professional team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements.

2. To independently assess and justify referrals under IR(ME)R 2017 following practitioner guidelines where appropriate.

3. To independently assess each patient and adapt radiographic techniques according to the needs of the patient.

4. Able to interpret Clinician's requirements, to determine the appropriate radiographic scan technique and ensure that it is performed in accordance with best practice and that the resultant images are diagnostic.

5. To use discretion to work outside of departmental standards when clinical circumstances necessitate i.e. undertaking additional or specialist techniques.

6. To undertake CT scans in the absence of a radiologist according to agreed protocols.

7. To be able to use the departmental radiology information computer system (CRIS) as required and be conversant with the picture archive communication system (PACS).

8. To undertake Quality Control procedures within CT including Quality Assurance testing for image quality and equipment safety, and to help with clinical audits.

About us

"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."

Date posted

04 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

249-6896741-2

Job locations

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN36BB


Job description

Job responsibilities

9. To undertake IV injections with no supervision.

10. To undertake and participate in clinical audit and research and to act on the findings where possible and provide statistical information on the work load when necessary.

11. Able to undertake more complex radiological examinations in CT with little or no direction. This may involve offering a verbal interpretation of images and provide consultative advice to other practitioners and clinicians.

12. Involvement in the appointment scheduling and monitoring of waiting lists to ensure the efficient use of resources.

13. Will utilise supporting evidence to help develop practise and protocols within specified areas to ensure continuous development of the service.

14. Take part in the provision and development of the out of hours CT Service.

15. The post holder will be required to efficiently control the workflow patterns within the department/ section dealing with conflicting demands from various sources and prioritising according to clinical need.

Full duties can be found on the attached JD.

Job description

Job responsibilities

9. To undertake IV injections with no supervision.

10. To undertake and participate in clinical audit and research and to act on the findings where possible and provide statistical information on the work load when necessary.

11. Able to undertake more complex radiological examinations in CT with little or no direction. This may involve offering a verbal interpretation of images and provide consultative advice to other practitioners and clinicians.

12. Involvement in the appointment scheduling and monitoring of waiting lists to ensure the efficient use of resources.

13. Will utilise supporting evidence to help develop practise and protocols within specified areas to ensure continuous development of the service.

14. Take part in the provision and development of the out of hours CT Service.

15. The post holder will be required to efficiently control the workflow patterns within the department/ section dealing with conflicting demands from various sources and prioritising according to clinical need.

Full duties can be found on the attached JD.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post qualification experience in CT
  • Experience in a management position in an operational or service management capacity
  • Experience of training and managing students
  • Experience of dealing with challenging situations

Desirable

  • Project Management experience

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent team working, organisational and leadership skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to manage staff effectively
  • Ability and enthusiasm to contribute to the departmental education programme and deliver presentations to multidisciplinary groups
  • Possess mature judgement and decision-making skills and be highly reflective in thinking and outlook

Desirable

  • Understanding of budgets
  • Evidence of CPD

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Diagnostic Radiography or DCR Equivalent
  • HCPC registration
  • Cannulation qualification

Desirable

  • Post graduate qualification in CT or MRI
  • Management qualification
  • Radiation Protection Supervisors Certificate
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post qualification experience in CT
  • Experience in a management position in an operational or service management capacity
  • Experience of training and managing students
  • Experience of dealing with challenging situations

Desirable

  • Project Management experience

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent team working, organisational and leadership skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to manage staff effectively
  • Ability and enthusiasm to contribute to the departmental education programme and deliver presentations to multidisciplinary groups
  • Possess mature judgement and decision-making skills and be highly reflective in thinking and outlook

Desirable

  • Understanding of budgets
  • Evidence of CPD

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Diagnostic Radiography or DCR Equivalent
  • HCPC registration
  • Cannulation qualification

Desirable

  • Post graduate qualification in CT or MRI
  • Management qualification
  • Radiation Protection Supervisors Certificate

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

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN36BB


Employer's website

https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN36BB


Employer's website

https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Radiographer - Operations

carol Argar

c.argar@nhs.net

01793607296

Date posted

04 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

249-6896741-2

Job locations

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN36BB


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