Job summary
The Paul Strickland Scanner Centre offers an excellent opportunity for the right person with experience in at least one cross-sectional imaging modality.
We seek an enthusiastic individual who can participate in service provision as well as assist in service development. You will be joining a highly specialist cross-sectional imaging team.
In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £3,784 and a maximum payment of £4,822 per annum pro rata.
Proposed interview date: 29th June
Main duties of the job
These well-established rotational posts will develop your individual skills and support your overall career development towards becoming a highly specialist radiographer, the purpose of which is to prepare you for a more advanced role in the future.
Our department is progressive, dynamic and invests time and resources in its team. We achieve this by providing a range of training opportunities and actively encouraging CPD, in-house training and further post-graduate study.
About us
The Scanner Centre is a registered charity (No 298867); open since 1985, it provides cross-sectional imaging for both oncology patients and the wider community, serving both the NHS and the private sector.
The Centre works closely with the adjacent Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, a major Regional Oncology Centre, and also has close links with a range of academic centres.
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.
We are seeking to maintain and expand the Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.
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
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Diag. Rad or DCR(R)
- CPD
- Public liability Insurance (SoR Membership)
- IV Cannulation Course
Desirable
- Attendance to relevant modality study days
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
Desirable
- Knowledge of radionuclide imaging, including unsealed sources
- Knowledge of a wide range of novel MR & CT techniques
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification clinical experience
- A broad range of general radiography experience
- 1 years experience in at least one of the rotational modalities
- Demonstrate competency in using a PACS/RIS system
- Evidence of participation in an on-call/extended hours system
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Good communication an interpersonal skills
- Desire to improve and develop excellent clinical abilities
- Excellent patient care skills
- Well-ordered and accurate record keeping abilities
- Excellent IT skills
- Accuracy, precision and good concentration
- Ability to work in a team, whilst using initiative appropriately
- Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic working environment
- Ability to identify and share Quality information and good practice
- Interest in post graduate education
Desirable
- Leadership experience
- Line management experience
- First Aid certification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Diag. Rad or DCR(R)
- CPD
- Public liability Insurance (SoR Membership)
- IV Cannulation Course
Desirable
- Attendance to relevant modality study days
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
Desirable
- Knowledge of radionuclide imaging, including unsealed sources
- Knowledge of a wide range of novel MR & CT techniques
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification clinical experience
- A broad range of general radiography experience
- 1 years experience in at least one of the rotational modalities
- Demonstrate competency in using a PACS/RIS system
- Evidence of participation in an on-call/extended hours system
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Good communication an interpersonal skills
- Desire to improve and develop excellent clinical abilities
- Excellent patient care skills
- Well-ordered and accurate record keeping abilities
- Excellent IT skills
- Accuracy, precision and good concentration
- Ability to work in a team, whilst using initiative appropriately
- Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic working environment
- Ability to identify and share Quality information and good practice
- Interest in post graduate education
Desirable
- Leadership experience
- Line management experience
- First Aid certification
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).
