Radiographer - CT Scanning

Job summary

To work at an advanced level of practice in CT, performing a comprehensive range of CT procedures on all sites.

To prioritise patients and organise workload from a variety of referral pathways to meet the needs of the service, and to contribute towards the efficient deployment of resources to ensure patients receive a safe , timely and accurate examination

To maintain and enhance clinical expertise, by ensuring high technical and professional standards at all times.

Provide expert opinion and advice, and contribute to the management of the service as required, in order to help find solutions to rapidly changing demands on the service.

Participate in CPD and demonstrate a commitment to achieving personal objectives by maintaining a portfolio and undertake study in the relevant professional area in line with HCPC registration requirements.

To contribute to training opportunities

Create an environment where the patient is central to all decision making with high quality compassionate care the prime objective, noting a positive experience with dignity and respect.

To ensure compliance with the Trusts visions, values, and strategic goals.

Main duties of the job

To act as a practitioner and operator under the Trusts IR(ME)Regulations (2017), and undertake a range of CT imaging examinations.

To perform I.V. cannulation and administration of contrast media or other drugs.

To maintain and enhance clinical expertise, by ensuring high technical and professional standards at all times.

To provide advice on the appropriateness of imaging requests in line with Royal College of Radiologist and IR(ME)R protocols.

To participate in Quality Assurance procedures in CT and ensure that high standards of imaging and patient care are maintained at all times.

To monitor workload and plan and prioritise own work and that of others to ensure that the Radiology targets are met.

To undertake flexible systems of work, including 'out of hours' and 'on call'.

To ensure the CT scanning environment and processes are responsive to the needs of patients and their carers, recognising the importance of privacy, dignity, equality and diversity.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.