Job summary
We are looking to expand our team of Reporting Radiographers in CTC Reporting, supporting a developing service. You will be working as part of a friendly team of Radiographers within CT, working alongside rotational staff at Russells Hall Hospital and the Guest Outpatient Centre.
DGFT supports the national bowel cancer screening programme and are actively encouraging staff development to align with the national training programme for CTC radiographer training.
Our service is due to expand with additional capability plan. The departments are currently equipped with three state-of-the-art scanners, with an additional newly launched Siemens CT scanner expected to arrive to Guest outpatient centre later this year.
2 CT 128 Somatom Definition edge Scanners. (Installed 2019/20)
CT Scanner-64 Slice Definition AS (Installed Dec 2017)
CT Scanner - dual source Somatom Pro.Pulse (due 2024)
We are a very busy multi skilled department, mainly based at Russell's Hall Acute Hospital, with some shifts at both the Guest and Corbett outpatient departments. You may be expected to take part in any shift systems in operation and Bank Holiday, on-call services as required, supervising and assisting other out of hours support staff, including clerical staff and radiographic aides.
Applicants must hold the Diploma of the College of Radiographers or a Degree in Radiography, be HCPC Registered and must hold a post graduate certificate in Advanced Practice in CT Colonography
Main duties of the job
To provide senior oversight in your specified modality
To perform high quality diagnostic examinations
To independently clinically evaluate the information gained
Recording relevant images and issuing a written report of the examination findings
Supporting service improvement within CTC service
Providing training and mentoring to new trainees and learners within CT and clinical reporting
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such asethnically diverse,disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc in Radiography
- HCPC registration
- Post Graduate Certificate in CTC
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience in chosen modality
Desirable
- Carried out audits and standard setting
- Involved in governance activities
Knowledge and training
Essential
- Able to manage and prioritise workload with effective decision making.
- Proven leadership skills
Desirable
- Basic computer skills
- Knowledge of research methodologies
- An understanding of the principles of the development and modernisation of the NHS, particularly in relation to imaging and the education of the healthcare workforce
- Evidence of post-grad education
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Team Player
- Demonstrates excellent presentation and communication skills
- Demonstrates respect for patient dignity
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work
- Demonstrates attention to detail
- Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances
- Able to make independent judgments
Desirable
- Proven analytical skills in interpreting complex information
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to cope with change
- Able to manage and prioritise workload
- Able to make decisions
- Good organisation and planning
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc in Radiography
- HCPC registration
- Post Graduate Certificate in CTC
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience in chosen modality
Desirable
- Carried out audits and standard setting
- Involved in governance activities
Knowledge and training
Essential
- Able to manage and prioritise workload with effective decision making.
- Proven leadership skills
Desirable
- Basic computer skills
- Knowledge of research methodologies
- An understanding of the principles of the development and modernisation of the NHS, particularly in relation to imaging and the education of the healthcare workforce
- Evidence of post-grad education
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Team Player
- Demonstrates excellent presentation and communication skills
- Demonstrates respect for patient dignity
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work
- Demonstrates attention to detail
- Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances
- Able to make independent judgments
Desirable
- Proven analytical skills in interpreting complex information
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to cope with change
- Able to manage and prioritise workload
- Able to make decisions
- Good organisation and planning
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued
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).
