Job summary
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual, with expertise in CT and or MRI scanning, to join the Cross Sectional Imaging Team.
The post is for 37.5 hours per week over a 7 day period. It is a requirement of this post to participate in the CT stand-by and Saturday night rota.
WWL offers cross sectional imaging across 3 sites which includes our new state of the art Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Leigh Infirmary. Our portfolio includes 4 Siemens CT scanners and 3 Siemens MRI 1.5T scanners across all sites. The CT/MRI deputy superintendent Radiographer will deputise to the CT and MRI Cross Sectional Imaging Managers in the day to day running of the department.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Radiographer with a high level of CT/MRI experience, to broaden their skills and enhance their career. Applicants for this role need to be dynamic and motivated to deliverexcellence in patient care with a drive for improving service efficiency and quality.
You must have proven experience of an extensive range of CT/MRI procedures and a demonstrable high level of CT/MRI scanning knowledge. It is desirable for candidates to have successfully completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Cross Sectional Radiography and essential to hold the IV Cannulation Qualification. You should have evidence of ongoing CPD activities incorporating current advances in both CT and MRI.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will-
- Have demonstrated the skills necessary to work as part of a small multidisciplinary Team and have the ability to take the lead within the team in the absence of Senior Colleagues.
- Will preferably have some experience of the clinical management of a CT/MRI Service and have some evidence of taking responsibility for the successful training of a team of Radiographers within CT/MRI.
- Provide an efficient, effective and highly skilled patient focused CT/MRI Service.
- Deputise for the CT/MRI Superintendent Radiographer.
- Work within the CT/MRI department, providing leadership and training to more junior staff.
- Accept responsibility for the care of the patient during their time within the CT/MRI Department.
- Participate in out of hours CT standby service to cover the CT night service in the event of unplanned sickness.
- Work flexible hours to meet the demands of the service across 7 days, this will include a limited number of night sessions.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff
engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To act as the Deputy Superintendent Radiographer for the CT/MRI Department ensuring the provision of a high quality, patient focused and professional service is delivered at all times, meeting appropriate targets.
- To deputise for the Cross Sectional Imaging Manager and undertake specific managerial responsibilities as designated by them.
- To co-ordinate/ supervise patient flow through the CT department, utilisation of appointments to attain relevant targets, prioritising patients dependant on clinical condition/urgency, where there is a high demand for urgent/emergency scans at short notice.
- The post holder will be required to perform a wide range of CT/MRI scanning techniques, and give expert advice on the selection of specialist imaging protocols and procedures.
- Is responsible for the radiation dose received by patients during their examination and the safety of other staff in C.T. where high dose examinations take place.
- Is responsible for MR Safety of staff, patients and visitors to the MRI Department.
- Involved in reviewing policies and protocols.
- Required to adapt to changes of service demands such as emergency admissions and urgent patients.
- The ability to interpret the CT/MRI images and assess image quality, diagnostic value and the need for further imaging.
- To be able to assess patients needs and adapt protocols/procedures where appropriate to ensure that optimum clinical information is acquired.
- Have excellent problem solving skills on complex specialised equipment and good crisis management.
- Justification of CT/X-ray examinations under departmental protocols and IR(ME)R.
- Justification of MRI scans under Local Rules and MHRA MRI safety guidelines.
- Has some responsibility for the control and development of quality assurance programmes within the department.
- Will assist in the first line managing of breakdowns with the CT/MRI scanner and associated equipment. This involves problem solving to try and overcome the problem and also seeking advice from and reporting faults to the manufacturer. It also involves rearranging patients appointments and informing other departments of breakdowns.
- To participate in the standby rota for CT for the provision of unplanned sickness during the night, to enable service continuity by meeting relevant targets.
- To provide training for both CT and non-CT staff as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To act as the Deputy Superintendent Radiographer for the CT/MRI Department ensuring the provision of a high quality, patient focused and professional service is delivered at all times, meeting appropriate targets.
- To deputise for the Cross Sectional Imaging Manager and undertake specific managerial responsibilities as designated by them.
- To co-ordinate/ supervise patient flow through the CT department, utilisation of appointments to attain relevant targets, prioritising patients dependant on clinical condition/urgency, where there is a high demand for urgent/emergency scans at short notice.
- The post holder will be required to perform a wide range of CT/MRI scanning techniques, and give expert advice on the selection of specialist imaging protocols and procedures.
- Is responsible for the radiation dose received by patients during their examination and the safety of other staff in C.T. where high dose examinations take place.
- Is responsible for MR Safety of staff, patients and visitors to the MRI Department.
- Involved in reviewing policies and protocols.
- Required to adapt to changes of service demands such as emergency admissions and urgent patients.
- The ability to interpret the CT/MRI images and assess image quality, diagnostic value and the need for further imaging.
- To be able to assess patients needs and adapt protocols/procedures where appropriate to ensure that optimum clinical information is acquired.
- Have excellent problem solving skills on complex specialised equipment and good crisis management.
- Justification of CT/X-ray examinations under departmental protocols and IR(ME)R.
- Justification of MRI scans under Local Rules and MHRA MRI safety guidelines.
- Has some responsibility for the control and development of quality assurance programmes within the department.
- Will assist in the first line managing of breakdowns with the CT/MRI scanner and associated equipment. This involves problem solving to try and overcome the problem and also seeking advice from and reporting faults to the manufacturer. It also involves rearranging patients appointments and informing other departments of breakdowns.
- To participate in the standby rota for CT for the provision of unplanned sickness during the night, to enable service continuity by meeting relevant targets.
- To provide training for both CT and non-CT staff as appropriate.
Person Specification
Additional
Essential
- Ability to participate in out of hours CT standby service to cover the CT night service in the event of unplanned sickness.
- Hardworking and conscientious
- Reliable
- Motivated
- Team worker
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
Desirable
- Access to a vehicle
- Ability to work flexible hours to adapt to the needs of the service.
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current issues/new techniques/developments in CT/MRI.
- Completion of In-House CT/MRI Training programmes.
- A good knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, pathology and CT/MRI scanning protocols
- IR(ME)R
- MHRA/ MRI Safety Guidelines.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety
- Basic Life Support
Skills
Essential
- Essential to be willing to complete formal qualification in I.V. Injections.
- Able to work within and supervise a small team.
- Ability to take the lead when senior colleagues are absent.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Problem solving skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Good leadership skills
- Good analytical/judgement skills.
- Good communications/interpersonal skills.
- Able to organise and prioritise own workload.
- A high level of CT/MRI Scanning skills and post processing skills
- Computer and I.T. skills
Desirable
- Experience in supervision and teaching/training of qualified staff, students and support staff.
- Formal qualification in I.V. Injections.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of an extensive range of CT and MRI procedures
- Wide range of General Radiographic experience since graduation.
- Experience of performing IV Injections.
- Experience of training other Radiographers within CT / MRI.
- Evidence of ongoing C.P.D.incorporating current advances in CT and MRI.
Desirable
- Experience of the clinical management of a CT or MRI Service.
- Taking responsibility for the successful training of a team of Radiographers within CT / MRI.
- Experience of dealing with breakdowns and taking remedial action within CT / MRI.
Qualification
Essential
- BSc(Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent DCR qualification
- Registered with the HPC
- Essential to undertake Post Graduate Certificate in CT or MRI within 2 years of commencement in post.
Desirable
- Post Graduate Certificate in CT or MRI
Person Specification
Additional
Essential
- Ability to participate in out of hours CT standby service to cover the CT night service in the event of unplanned sickness.
- Hardworking and conscientious
- Reliable
- Motivated
- Team worker
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
Desirable
- Access to a vehicle
- Ability to work flexible hours to adapt to the needs of the service.
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current issues/new techniques/developments in CT/MRI.
- Completion of In-House CT/MRI Training programmes.
- A good knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, pathology and CT/MRI scanning protocols
- IR(ME)R
- MHRA/ MRI Safety Guidelines.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety
- Basic Life Support
Skills
Essential
- Essential to be willing to complete formal qualification in I.V. Injections.
- Able to work within and supervise a small team.
- Ability to take the lead when senior colleagues are absent.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Problem solving skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Good leadership skills
- Good analytical/judgement skills.
- Good communications/interpersonal skills.
- Able to organise and prioritise own workload.
- A high level of CT/MRI Scanning skills and post processing skills
- Computer and I.T. skills
Desirable
- Experience in supervision and teaching/training of qualified staff, students and support staff.
- Formal qualification in I.V. Injections.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of an extensive range of CT and MRI procedures
- Wide range of General Radiographic experience since graduation.
- Experience of performing IV Injections.
- Experience of training other Radiographers within CT / MRI.
- Evidence of ongoing C.P.D.incorporating current advances in CT and MRI.
Desirable
- Experience of the clinical management of a CT or MRI Service.
- Taking responsibility for the successful training of a team of Radiographers within CT / MRI.
- Experience of dealing with breakdowns and taking remedial action within CT / MRI.
Qualification
Essential
- BSc(Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent DCR qualification
- Registered with the HPC
- Essential to undertake Post Graduate Certificate in CT or MRI within 2 years of commencement in post.
Desirable
- Post Graduate Certificate in CT or MRI
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
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
