Job summary
Job Title: CT Radiographer
Division: Unplanned & Integrated Care
Band: 5
Salary: £28,407 - £34581 per annum / pro rata
Band: 6
Salary: £35,392 - £42,618 per annum / pro rata
Ideally we are hoping to recruit band 6 radiographers with extensive CT experience, however, we are dedicated to the training of all staff and will entertain applications from band 5 radiographers looking to further their career. Such Band 5 radiographers will have to demonstrate rotational experience within CT and at least 12 months of post qualification experience
To assist with scanning capacity, Medway has two Community Diagnostic Centre's (CDCs) in development which all staff will be required to rotate across (expected for April/May 2024).It is intended that the CDC's will take some of the outpatient demand away from the main hospital and we hope to develop services such as virtual colonoscopy and a cardiologist led coronary scanning programme in place of the CDC patients.
Main duties of the job
We are a busy department scanning in excess of 40,000 patients per year from the following pathways: GPs; outpatients; inpatients and A&E.
As a CT Radiographer, you will ensure that you work under your own initiative but is vital you can work well within a team too. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe and efficient service for patients including the management and prioritisation of outstanding scans. You will also be responsible for the training of junior staff and students.
In addition to possessing excellent scanning skills for the full range of scans, you will be expected to recognise pathologies on your scans which may change the referral pathway of the patient depending upon the urgency of the finding.
Cannulation skills are desirable, as it speeds up your contribution to the department, but in-house training can be completed and competencies assessed by the senior staff members.
The role will require the post holder to carry out shifts to enable us to provide a 24 hour, 7 day service to a high standard inclusive of night shifts.
The department readily encourages CPD activities and there will be the opportunity to rotate through other modalities.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
All of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme.
We are taking positive action to ensure that we can attract, recruit and retain the best talent and would welcome more applicants from under - represented groups to support the Trusts commitment to a diverse, inclusive and an employer of choice workforce.
All staff at Medway comply the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To arrive punctually for work and in adherence with current uniform policy.
To adhere to all local rules and departmental policies.
To ascertain patient identity in line with patient ID policy prior to exposure.
To accurately produce images of a high diagnostic quality and ensure the Images are presented for reporting in a timely and accurate manner.
To be flexible, across all sites, with regard to the rota system and to work the hours required by the department.
Participation in the provision of a 24 hour service at Medway Maritime Hospital.
To have knowledge of and implement all departmental and Patient Charter Standards.
To provide for GPs, Outpatients, Inpatients and the A&E department for CT scanning.
To participate in alerting reporting radiologists to urgent findings.
Participate in the trust development review process (appraisal).
Maintain a high standard of radiographic technique.
Take an active role in the departments clinical governance and quality assurance programme.
Ensure that health and safety and radiation protection legislation is complied with.
Identify personal training and career development needs.
To assist under-graduate students and junior members of staff with their programmes of learning.
To report all departmental equipment failures in a timely and appropriate way.
To maintain their HCPC registration and commitments to the HCPC CPD programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To arrive punctually for work and in adherence with current uniform policy.
To adhere to all local rules and departmental policies.
To ascertain patient identity in line with patient ID policy prior to exposure.
To accurately produce images of a high diagnostic quality and ensure the Images are presented for reporting in a timely and accurate manner.
To be flexible, across all sites, with regard to the rota system and to work the hours required by the department.
Participation in the provision of a 24 hour service at Medway Maritime Hospital.
To have knowledge of and implement all departmental and Patient Charter Standards.
To provide for GPs, Outpatients, Inpatients and the A&E department for CT scanning.
To participate in alerting reporting radiologists to urgent findings.
Participate in the trust development review process (appraisal).
Maintain a high standard of radiographic technique.
Take an active role in the departments clinical governance and quality assurance programme.
Ensure that health and safety and radiation protection legislation is complied with.
Identify personal training and career development needs.
To assist under-graduate students and junior members of staff with their programmes of learning.
To report all departmental equipment failures in a timely and appropriate way.
To maintain their HCPC registration and commitments to the HCPC CPD programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or recognised equivalent
- Registered with the Statutory Board of the Health Care Professions Council
Knowledge
Essential
- Radiation Protection awareness
- Abnormality / pathology recognition
- Understading of Clinical Governance and Health & Safety
- Awareness of new developments in CT
Skills
Essential
- Teaching of the rostered students and new staff is essential
- Competent in IV cannulation (or willing to undergo training)
- Able to work within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or recognised equivalent
- Registered with the Statutory Board of the Health Care Professions Council
Knowledge
Essential
- Radiation Protection awareness
- Abnormality / pathology recognition
- Understading of Clinical Governance and Health & Safety
- Awareness of new developments in CT
Skills
Essential
- Teaching of the rostered students and new staff is essential
- Competent in IV cannulation (or willing to undergo training)
- Able to work within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Medway Maritime Hospital plus CDC sites in Rochester and the Isle of Sheppey
Windmill Road
Gillingham
ME7 5NY
Employer's website
https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
