Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Clinical Team at the Paul Strickland Scanner Centre/East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust.
We are recruiting a Band 7 Radiographer to join our team.
The Paul Strickland Scanner Centre is a continuously developing, specialist clinical oncology diagnostic imaging unit with a large research commitment which requires highly specialist knowledge.
If selected to interview, you will be asked to prepare a short presentation (15 mins) about the strategies to support the team during COVID19 recovery.
In addition to the basic salary, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £3,722 and a maximum payment of £4,743 per annum pro rata.
Interviews will be held on 6th July2021
Main duties of the job
Paul Strickland Scanner Centre provides CT, MRI and PET/CT imaging for both oncology patients and the wider community, serving both the NHS and private sectors as well as being part of large integrated research programmes. The Centre works closely with the adjacent Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.
The Advanced Radiographer position includes an adaptable specialist rotation through all three diagnostic imaging modalities in the Centre. There are opportunities to learn and refine a range of imaging skills and participate in research. Line management opportunities and training will be provided. Full or part time applications are welcome.
We have 6 scanners, a Siemens 1.5T MRI Avanto-fit, Siemens 3.0T MRI Prisma-fit, Siemens Aera, Siemens Force Dual Source, Dual Energy CT scanner, GE VCT PET/CT, and Siemens Biograph PET/CT scanner.
About us
Mount Vernon Cancer Centre is a well-respected, non-surgical cancer centre based in Northwood in Middlesex providing chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy treatments to over 5,000 patients a year. It is currently run by East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust (ENHT) and consistently receives positive patient feedback.
The Centre is a registered charity (No 298867); open since 1985, however, all staff are employed on standard NHS contracts.
We are seeking to maintain and expand the Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.
We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.
You can find out about the recent review of services and what this means in the attached files section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification which details the specific requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification which details the specific requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Diag. Rad or DCR(R)
- MSc or equivalent experience and postgraduate study
- CPD portfolio
- HCPC Registration
- Public liability Insurance /SoR Membership
- IV Cannulation Course
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant modality study days
Previous Experience
Essential
- A broad range of general radiography experience
- NHS experience
- Experience in at least one of PSSC's rotational modalities
- Demonstrable competency in using a PACS/RIS system
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Experience of dealing with death and dying patients
- Research publications
- Mentoring
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication an interpersonal skills
- Well-ordered and accurate record keeping abilities
- Excellent IT skills
- Team leadership and ability to motivate others
- Ability to work under pressure
- Evidence of teaching skills
- Able to prioritise own and others workload
Desirable
- Leadership experience
- Management skills
- Line management experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Up-to-date knowledge of Radiation protection guidelines and regulations
- Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
- Up-to-date knowledge of current imaging techniques
- Data protection legislation
- Clinical Governance
- Imaging for Oncology
Desirable
- Knowledge of radionuclide imaging, including unsealed sources
- Advanced knowledge of a wide range of novel MR & CT techniques
- Knowledge of Research imaging governance and procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Diag. Rad or DCR(R)
- MSc or equivalent experience and postgraduate study
- CPD portfolio
- HCPC Registration
- Public liability Insurance /SoR Membership
- IV Cannulation Course
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant modality study days
Previous Experience
Essential
- A broad range of general radiography experience
- NHS experience
- Experience in at least one of PSSC's rotational modalities
- Demonstrable competency in using a PACS/RIS system
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Experience of dealing with death and dying patients
- Research publications
- Mentoring
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication an interpersonal skills
- Well-ordered and accurate record keeping abilities
- Excellent IT skills
- Team leadership and ability to motivate others
- Ability to work under pressure
- Evidence of teaching skills
- Able to prioritise own and others workload
Desirable
- Leadership experience
- Management skills
- Line management experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Up-to-date knowledge of Radiation protection guidelines and regulations
- Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
- Up-to-date knowledge of current imaging techniques
- Data protection legislation
- Clinical Governance
- Imaging for Oncology
Desirable
- Knowledge of radionuclide imaging, including unsealed sources
- Advanced knowledge of a wide range of novel MR & CT techniques
- Knowledge of Research imaging governance and procedures
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
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).
