Job summary
The Mid
Yorkshire NHS teaching trust (MYTT) is seeking experienced CT Radiographers
with previous NHS experience to join us as we work on expanding our CT service.
We are a 4-site trust encompassing 6 CT
scanners with a 7th due in autumn 2025.
We are a
forward thinking department and offer a diverse and dynamic workload, including
cardiac CT, CT colonography, CT perfusion and Interventional oncology as well
as opportunities for research and audit. We are committed to supporting your
professional growth through CPD initiatives and actively encourage and support
postgraduate study to further enhance your skills and career development.
The
successful applicant will be an experienced
Radiographer who is HCPC registered and holds either a BSc in Radiography or
D.C.R.(R). They will be capable of working both independently and
collaboratively, demonstrate strong communication skills, and will strive to
deliver a high standard of care.
MYTT has
excellent travel links to Leeds, Sheffield, Doncaster and Bradford. We are
close to both the M1 and the M62.
If you would
like to attend for an informal chat or a look round, please contact either Sara
Potter, Kristian Fairclough, Sarah Hanson or Louise Douthwaite on 01924 542571.
Main duties of the job
To
work as a member of the CT team responsible for producing high quality CT
images within the Radiology Service.
To
perform a comprehensive range of CT procedures, across our 4 sites.
Contribute
to the out of hours service including
nights, weekends and on calls
To
contribute towards the efficient deployment of resources enabling the patient
to receive a safe, accurate and timely examination.
To
assist in co-ordinating workflow demands within the CT departments across the
trust.
To
contribute towards finding solutions which will meet the rapidly changing
demands on the radiology service.
To
contribute to training/tutorial opportunities within the CT Department.
Support the supervision and clinical training of
undergraduate radiography students and other trainees
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure imaging procedures are carried out in
accordance with mandatory departmental systems of work and protocols.
To adapt technique to the condition of the
patient and level of co-operation, consistent
with a good diagnostic outcome/optimum image quality.
To assess each patient and request to produce
the correct course of action for examination and diagnosis.
To actively develop high standards of patient
care ensuring Trust policies and protocols are widely communicated and are
implemented e.g., infection control.
To play an active role in the implementation and
development of quality assurance programmes including departmental audit.
To undertake additional areas of responsibility
as delegated by the Team Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure imaging procedures are carried out in
accordance with mandatory departmental systems of work and protocols.
To adapt technique to the condition of the
patient and level of co-operation, consistent
with a good diagnostic outcome/optimum image quality.
To assess each patient and request to produce
the correct course of action for examination and diagnosis.
To actively develop high standards of patient
care ensuring Trust policies and protocols are widely communicated and are
implemented e.g., infection control.
To play an active role in the implementation and
development of quality assurance programmes including departmental audit.
To undertake additional areas of responsibility
as delegated by the Team Leader.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of a high standard of radiography for others to follow.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure.
- Evidence of supervisory skills.
- Evidence of leadership and of organisational skills.
- Ability to receive and communicate information verbally and in writing.
- Basic computer literacy
- Familiarity with computer use for Radiology.
Desirable
- Information Systems.
- Familiarity with PACS.
- Access to a vehicle with the ability to travel independently in line with requirements.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography or D.C.R.(R).,
- HPC. REGISTERED
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study
- In particular CT PG cert
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Awareness of the changing demands on the radiology service.
- Knowledge of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 200 and Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999.
- Evidence of keeping informed of current techniques and practices.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work, COSHH, and Manual Handling.
Desirable
- Knowledge of, or interest in, QA.
- Knowledge of, or interest in, teaching.
- Knowledge of appraisal/staff development programmes.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of participating in out-of-hours radiography service.
- Experience of IV cannulation.
- Evidence of good CT experience.
- Significant CT experience within the NHS.
Desirable
- Must have previous CT experience.
- Evidence of experience over and above Radiographer level e.g. work beneficial to the department such as audit, co-ordinating workload and resources.
- Evidence of delivering the clinical education of student radiographers, possibly including clinical supervisor/assessor roles.
Behavioural and Personal Attributes
Essential
- A willingness to abide by the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy.
- A willingness to abide by the Trusts Health and Safety Policy.
- Good team membership skills
- Ability to act diplomatically in sensitive situations involving patients or staff.
- Punctuality.
- Evidence of commitment and motivation.
- Respected member of an existing team.
- Ability to work closely with student radiographers.
- Professional in appearance and conduct.
- Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening.
- Ability to work out of hours.
- 30 minute on-call response time.
- Flexible according to the demands of the service.
Desirable
- Adaptable to a changing environment.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of a high standard of radiography for others to follow.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure.
- Evidence of supervisory skills.
- Evidence of leadership and of organisational skills.
- Ability to receive and communicate information verbally and in writing.
- Basic computer literacy
- Familiarity with computer use for Radiology.
Desirable
- Information Systems.
- Familiarity with PACS.
- Access to a vehicle with the ability to travel independently in line with requirements.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography or D.C.R.(R).,
- HPC. REGISTERED
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study
- In particular CT PG cert
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Awareness of the changing demands on the radiology service.
- Knowledge of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 200 and Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999.
- Evidence of keeping informed of current techniques and practices.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work, COSHH, and Manual Handling.
Desirable
- Knowledge of, or interest in, QA.
- Knowledge of, or interest in, teaching.
- Knowledge of appraisal/staff development programmes.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of participating in out-of-hours radiography service.
- Experience of IV cannulation.
- Evidence of good CT experience.
- Significant CT experience within the NHS.
Desirable
- Must have previous CT experience.
- Evidence of experience over and above Radiographer level e.g. work beneficial to the department such as audit, co-ordinating workload and resources.
- Evidence of delivering the clinical education of student radiographers, possibly including clinical supervisor/assessor roles.
Behavioural and Personal Attributes
Essential
- A willingness to abide by the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy.
- A willingness to abide by the Trusts Health and Safety Policy.
- Good team membership skills
- Ability to act diplomatically in sensitive situations involving patients or staff.
- Punctuality.
- Evidence of commitment and motivation.
- Respected member of an existing team.
- Ability to work closely with student radiographers.
- Professional in appearance and conduct.
- Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening.
- Ability to work out of hours.
- 30 minute on-call response time.
- Flexible according to the demands of the service.
Desirable
- Adaptable to a changing environment.
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).
