CT Advanced Radiographer

Job responsibilities

• To take an active part in the supervision and training of radiographers, APs and student radiographers with their individual development needs in mind and to provide induction support and mentorship to new members of staff.
• To share advanced CT knowledge and skills with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and to work within and support the multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas within Radiology and with associated clinical areas within the Trust acting as a point of advice for referrers and patients when clarification is needed.
• Tocontribute to service improvements and re-design in line with national and local service strategies, National Service Frameworks, NICE guidance, and emerging relevant NHS policies.
• Deputise for the lead and deputy lead radiographers in operational management when required and to undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as directed by the Ionising radiation operational lead.
• To undertake flexible working hours including nights and demonstrate working practices as required for the efficient running of the CT service. This will involve managing the radiographic team out of hours when required to do so.
• To contribute to a professional, high quality, effective, flexible, and efficient radiology service implementing best practice, local and national guidelines and policies.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
• Quality Improvement, transformation, and innovation training
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration
• Evidence of a sound level of computer literacy (MS Teams, word, outlook, power point and excel)
• Familiarity with hospital information systems (HIS), radiology information systems (RIS) and picture archiving communications systems (PACS)
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements
• Sound awareness of data protection, freedom of information and confidentiality issues within NHS
• Evidence of keeping informed of the current CT imaging techniques & practices via short courses & study days to underpin knowledge development.
• Knowledge of relevant national imaging standards (e.g., IR(ME)R 2017, IRR '17 and associated codes of practice)

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification in CT imaging

Experience

Essential

• Experience of an extensive range of CT procedures, including use of multi-slice CT.
• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience
• Wide range of General Radiographic experience since graduation.
• Experience of taking responsibility for the successful training of a team of radiographers within CT.
• Experience of the clinical management of a CT Service.
• Experience of dealing with breakdowns and taking remedial action within CT.

Skills

Essential

• Good organizational and time management skills
• High level of self-motivation and ability to learn and develop.
• Logical approach to decision making and problem solving.
• Ability to work to agreed protocols and standards of good/ best practice.
• Able to write protocols, policies, and procedures in relation to CT service.
• Ability to prioritize own workload and work effectively under pressure.
• Flexible attitude to service provision and enthusiasm for change
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of as team.
• Ability to cope with the physical demands of the role which will include manual support/ lifting of patients and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance.
• Proven ability to assess clinical situations & indications and act appropriately (i.e., vetting process).
• Can perform IV cannulation or willing to be trained.

Personal and people development

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness.
• Deal calmly and politely with members of hospital staff who are working in areas of extreme pressure.
• Interest and willingness in teaching / training less experienced staff & students when in imaging and help attending students in their training and development.
• Maintain continued professional development as required by HCPC.
• Patient centered and customer focused.
• Aspires to develop leadership and management potential.

Communication

Essential

• Good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
• Consistently demonstrates a friendly professional attitude and approach in the workplace.
• Good empathic skills and the ability to manage issues in a caring, compassionate, and considerate manner.
• Ability to work across disciplines and with a wide range of professional groups.
• Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis.
• Professional in appearance and conduct

Specific requirements

Essential

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations. i.e., see functional requirements of radiographer)
• To participate in the departmental shift system including working weekends, evenings, and nights.
• Satisfactory pre-employment checks. Occupational Health and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance and references spanning 3 years.
• Has an acceptable attendance and punctuality record at work.
• Ability to travel to all trust sites

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).