CT Clinical Specialist

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 03 October 2024

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 CT Specialist Radiographer for CT at UHDB.

This is an opportunity for anyone who wishes to join our large and friendly team. We expect the post holder to already possess excellent patient care skills and be ready and willing to learn the complex modality of CT whilst continuously learning and supporting our team.

Applicants without relevant experience will be considered. Training posts maybe relevant, this would be discussed at point of offer. Annex 21 may apply.

These vacancies will allow the successful candidates to work at all of our UHDB (University hospitals of Derby and Burton) sites which include the Royal Derby Hospital, Queens Hospital Burton and then our 3 CDC sites which will begin to open towards the end of the year. You will have a base site, but may be required to work across site during your training and once qualified subject to service need.

Main duties of the job

We provide CT scans using state of the art GE CT scanners covering a wide range of diagnostic examinations including CTCs and Cardiac.

The post holder will join our large and friendly team, and quickly become an integral part of our expanding service. The CT services are operational 7 days a week.

The post holder will be expected to take part in out-of-hours work including on-call.

Closing date of applications: 3 October 2024

Interview date: 17 October 2024

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Date posted

19 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

320-CDCS-3238

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Hons or Equivalent

Desirable

  • PG Certificate in specialist area

Professional Registration

Essential

  • HCPC Registered

Post Registration practice

Essential

  • Previous post registration experience

Desirable

  • Previous Cross sectional experience

Communication skills

Essential

  • To respond appropriately to patient and carer needs, demonstrating empathy and understanding, eg. terminally ill patients. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely to a wide variety of patient groups. To have a caring attitude towards patients and staff

Planning and Organising Skills

Essential

  • To have the ability to assess patient condition in order to achieve quality radiographic results

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Basic keyboard skills, IT knowledge, manipulation of radiography equipment, moving and handling of patients, to be able to manipulate specilaist CT/MRI equipment

Responsibility for Patient Car

Essential

  • Provide appropriate specialist radiographic service
Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Hons or Equivalent

Desirable

  • PG Certificate in specialist area

Professional Registration

Essential

  • HCPC Registered

Post Registration practice

Essential

  • Previous post registration experience

Desirable

  • Previous Cross sectional experience

Communication skills

Essential

  • To respond appropriately to patient and carer needs, demonstrating empathy and understanding, eg. terminally ill patients. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely to a wide variety of patient groups. To have a caring attitude towards patients and staff

Planning and Organising Skills

Essential

  • To have the ability to assess patient condition in order to achieve quality radiographic results

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Basic keyboard skills, IT knowledge, manipulation of radiography equipment, moving and handling of patients, to be able to manipulate specilaist CT/MRI equipment

Responsibility for Patient Car

Essential

  • Provide appropriate specialist radiographic service

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.

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.

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Manager

Donna Leary

Donna.leary1@nhs.net

01332789635

Date posted

19 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

320-CDCS-3238

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


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