Job summary
Band 5/6 Radiographers,to support Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC)
We have an opportunity for flexible, enthusiastic, motivated Radiographers to join our friendly dedicated teams of CT Radiographers.
We are looking for pioneering and innovative CT Radiographers who are keen to experience delivering a varied workload.
- Are you able to work with the high pressures endemic in the modern NHS?
- Do you enjoy finding solutions and working in new and different ways?
If so we have an exciting opportunity for Radiographers to join our team at either Band 5 or Band 6 level depending on experience.
This is to support the expansion of the CT service with the additional scanning capacity at the Hull Community Diagnostic Hub, recently opened in the city centre of Hull.
The Hub is be equipped with two Canon Serve SP CT scanners utilising the latest Instinx interface.
Emergency cover for contrast reactions at the CDC will be Radiographer led. Radiographers working at the CDC are trained to ILS level (training will be provided) and independently administer contrast media without medical supervision.
HUTH have a Radiographer progression scheme which enables progression from Band 5 to 6 on successful completion.
Main duties of the job
The service you provide will support the delivery of CT capacity for the whole of the trust across all specialities which includes Neuro, Body, Ortho, Vascular and Research imaging services
The successful candidate will be expected to perform duties at all HUTH sites. (Castle Hill and Hull Royal Infirmary, and CDC).
It is expected that the successful candidates will contribute towards the 7 day service. The department at Hull Royal Infirmary operates a 24 hours CT service with a night duty shift system. Castle Hill currently operates 7 days with off site on-call for out of hours, and bank holidays. CDC will operate a 7 day extended hour service
In addition to the CDC the CT department has 5 CT scanners: - (1 x Canon Aquilion Prime, 1 x Canon Aquilion One Genesis, 1 x Siemens Edge plus, 1 x Siemens X.cite scanner and 1 x Siemens Go Top).
The department is committed to the continuing education of our Radiographers. CPD is actively encouraged and supported with the Radiology department running a number of educational events throughout the year, and Radiographers are encouraged to study for Post graduate qualifications. The department currently has Radiographers reporting CTC examinations.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
- Current HPC registration
Desirable
- PG Certificate in Computerised Tomography (CT).
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post qualification experience.
- CT experience.
- Awareness of current radiology & Health Service trends, IRMER Regs, IRR1999, Health & Safety and COSHH
- Good organisational skills
- Basic computer skills
- Able to demonstrate effective and efficient practice.
- Commitment to CPD and training.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to work as an effective team member as well as independently.
- Approachable manner.
- Reliable
- Sensitive to the needs of the patient and colleagues.
- Good organisational skills.
- Maintains CPD.
- Shows diplomacy and tact when dealing with complaints and incidents.
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Participate in on-call service.
- Flexible and reliable
- Flexible to working outside of normal working hours, weekends and Bank Holidays
Desirable
- Having own transport
- Flexible working hours
- Full driving license
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from several sites as required to meet the demands of the service
Desirable
- Lives within 30min distance of the hospital for on-call.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
- Current HPC registration
Desirable
- PG Certificate in Computerised Tomography (CT).
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post qualification experience.
- CT experience.
- Awareness of current radiology & Health Service trends, IRMER Regs, IRR1999, Health & Safety and COSHH
- Good organisational skills
- Basic computer skills
- Able to demonstrate effective and efficient practice.
- Commitment to CPD and training.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to work as an effective team member as well as independently.
- Approachable manner.
- Reliable
- Sensitive to the needs of the patient and colleagues.
- Good organisational skills.
- Maintains CPD.
- Shows diplomacy and tact when dealing with complaints and incidents.
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Participate in on-call service.
- Flexible and reliable
- Flexible to working outside of normal working hours, weekends and Bank Holidays
Desirable
- Having own transport
- Flexible working hours
- Full driving license
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from several sites as required to meet the demands of the service
Desirable
- Lives within 30min distance of the hospital for on-call.
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).
