Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Specialist Radiologist in Paul Strickland Scanner Centre (PSSC). The PSSC is based at Mount Vernon Hospital and is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment: a Dual Source/dual energy CT (Siemens), three MRI scanners (1.5T Siemens), two PET-CT scanners (4 multi-detector PET-CT and a 64 multi-detector PET-CT), and a Sectra PACS/RIS system. There is an on-site Cyclotron producing PET tracers.
The Scanner Centre is a registered charity (No 298867) and is at the forefront of translational cancer imaging. Opened in 1985 and a provider of PET CT scans since 1997, PSSC provides cross-sectional imaging services for both oncology patients and the wider community. There are thriving clinical/research imaging programs supported by knowledgeable and enthusiastic scanning teams.We provide a range of opportunities for career progression and encourage CPD, in-house training and further study. Staff benefit from having NHS contracts and single accommodation is available if required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will supervise, and report investigations performed mainly cross-sectional imaging using CT and MRI. There are specialty leads for each modality in place. The post holder with perform or interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computer tomography (CT), document the performance, interpretation, or outcomes of all procedures performed, interpret images using computer-aided detection or diagnosis systems and prepare and present comprehensive interpretive reports of findings, and communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families. The post also provides the opportunity to develop research projects in the Centre.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
o The Lister Hospital, Stevenageo New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden Cityo Hertford County, Hertfordo Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintenance of high-quality patient centered care
- Shared responsibility for the day-to-day management of the service and participation in strategic planning
- Teaching and training within the multidisciplinary service
- Active involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings and directorate clinical governance activity
- Active participation in continuing medical education
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintenance of high-quality patient centered care
- Shared responsibility for the day-to-day management of the service and participation in strategic planning
- Teaching and training within the multidisciplinary service
- Active involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings and directorate clinical governance activity
- Active participation in continuing medical education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing dynamic professional development and application to practice
- ENP qualification (to include Minor Injury & Minor Illness modules)
Desirable
- APLS/PILS or equivalen
- Degree/Masters in Nursing
- Leadership/Coaching programme attendance
- Non-medical prescribing
- Red dot study day
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification
- RSCN/RN Child with current NMC registration
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience working in acute/emergency/urgent care with children and young people
- Experience and evidence of effectiveness in co-ordinating and managing patient care, the shift/unit and team.
- Ability to prioritise, organize work load and delegate and supervise tasks appropriately.
- Evidence of implementing and managing change.
- Evidence of previous experience and efficacy in mentorship teaching and assessing.
- Ability to analyse, resolve issues and make sound judgements on clinical issues, using initiative, whilst demonstrating an awareness of own limits.
- Experience of handling adverse incidents and complaints
Desirable
- Evidence of implementation of audit/research recommendations
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Negotiating skills and ability to build collaborative relationships.
- Ability to work across professional team and organizational boundaries.
- Excellent Leadership and Management skills
- Accredited appraisal skills
- Advanced competency in nursing skills.
- Evidence of practical application of Trust and national documentation standards.
- IT skills
Desirable
- Plastering
- Wound Assessment and Management
- Suturing
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
- IRMER
- PGD awareness
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound theoretical and practical knowledge of acute/chronic Paediatric care, Directorate, Trust and National Policies
- Up to date knowledge of: 1. Safeguarding Children Processes 2. Hand hygiene and Care bundles 3. Health & Safety awareness 4. Clinical Governance and quality issues 5. Risk management 6. Equality and Diversity 7. HR Policies
Other Requirements
Essential
- Experience and evidence of engagement around equality, diversity and inclusion issues in relation to policy, service development and service delivery in respect of both services to users and the management of staff
- Role model our Trust values every day
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing dynamic professional development and application to practice
- ENP qualification (to include Minor Injury & Minor Illness modules)
Desirable
- APLS/PILS or equivalen
- Degree/Masters in Nursing
- Leadership/Coaching programme attendance
- Non-medical prescribing
- Red dot study day
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification
- RSCN/RN Child with current NMC registration
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience working in acute/emergency/urgent care with children and young people
- Experience and evidence of effectiveness in co-ordinating and managing patient care, the shift/unit and team.
- Ability to prioritise, organize work load and delegate and supervise tasks appropriately.
- Evidence of implementing and managing change.
- Evidence of previous experience and efficacy in mentorship teaching and assessing.
- Ability to analyse, resolve issues and make sound judgements on clinical issues, using initiative, whilst demonstrating an awareness of own limits.
- Experience of handling adverse incidents and complaints
Desirable
- Evidence of implementation of audit/research recommendations
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Negotiating skills and ability to build collaborative relationships.
- Ability to work across professional team and organizational boundaries.
- Excellent Leadership and Management skills
- Accredited appraisal skills
- Advanced competency in nursing skills.
- Evidence of practical application of Trust and national documentation standards.
- IT skills
Desirable
- Plastering
- Wound Assessment and Management
- Suturing
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
- IRMER
- PGD awareness
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound theoretical and practical knowledge of acute/chronic Paediatric care, Directorate, Trust and National Policies
- Up to date knowledge of: 1. Safeguarding Children Processes 2. Hand hygiene and Care bundles 3. Health & Safety awareness 4. Clinical Governance and quality issues 5. Risk management 6. Equality and Diversity 7. HR Policies
Other Requirements
Essential
- Experience and evidence of engagement around equality, diversity and inclusion issues in relation to policy, service development and service delivery in respect of both services to users and the management of staff
- Role model our Trust values every day
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).
