Job summary
A full-time opportunity has become available to lead our CT Service in Hemel Hempstead.
This role will be based at Hemel Hempstead Hospital, with close collaboration with our neighbouring trusts and imaging network.
The successful candidate will also be expected to work at other sites when clinically required.
The role involves ensuring the efficient delivery of outpatient CT imaging services across multiple locations.
Main duties of the job
The duties and responsibilities of the post holder include:
- To lead the operational duties of the CT service at Hemel Hempstead Hospital, West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Trust, whilst also supporting the other site leads.
- To be an effective member of the Radiology senior team, promoting the trust values through our workforce.
- Provide a high standard service to patients and colleagues.
- Complete CT examinations to a high standard.
- Supervision of junior staff and students.
This post is ideal for strong communicators looking to broaden their leadership practice.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- DCR(R) or BSc Radiography.
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council.
Desirable
- PgC or PgD in a CT related programme.
- Management qualification.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Good knowledge of CT techniques.
- Aware of current trends relevant to the profession.
- Health & Safety.
- Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Patient Administration Systems, e.g. CRIS, Clinicom, EPR, CERNER.
- Understanding the Trust's policy on equality/diversity and Health & Safety policies.
- Knowledge of Radiology systems of work.
- DMO1, 6-week wait targets.
Experience:
Essential
- CT experience within the NHS.
- Dose optimisation techniques.
- Training and mentorship within CT.
Desirable
- Experience of managerial and leadership position within an NHS Radiology department.
- Complaint handling.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- DCR(R) or BSc Radiography.
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council.
Desirable
- PgC or PgD in a CT related programme.
- Management qualification.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Good knowledge of CT techniques.
- Aware of current trends relevant to the profession.
- Health & Safety.
- Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Patient Administration Systems, e.g. CRIS, Clinicom, EPR, CERNER.
- Understanding the Trust's policy on equality/diversity and Health & Safety policies.
- Knowledge of Radiology systems of work.
- DMO1, 6-week wait targets.
Experience:
Essential
- CT experience within the NHS.
- Dose optimisation techniques.
- Training and mentorship within CT.
Desirable
- Experience of managerial and leadership position within an NHS Radiology department.
- Complaint handling.
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).
