Job summary The post holder will be an experienced Radiographer working autonomously, being accountable for your own professional actions. You will supervise, mentor and appraise less experienced CT Radiographers, Apprentices and Students. The role requires cross-site working across all sites: Wexham Park Hospital in Slough, Heatherwood Elective Centre in Ascot, and the soon-to-be-opened Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC ) in Slough at the site of Upton Hospital. Main duties of the job A senior Radiographer post working in the CT Department. Responsible for supporting the CT Lead Radiographer and deputising in their absence. To assist in the training and supervision of the Radiographers and RDAs across the 4 CT scanners at FHFT North and the 2 CT Scanners at the new CDC. To ensure equipment is used in a safe and correct manner. The post holder will be expected to work at all sites. Commitment to shift work over a 7-day period including night shifts. About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum, pro rata incl. HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 151-VG080 Job locations Wexham Park Hospital Wexham Park Slough SL24HL Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the role requirements, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Some of the key tasks and responsibilities will include: To ensure that image quality is of a high standard and audit this as appropriate. To work in accordance with the local rules, Ionising Radiation regulations, Health and Safety at Work Act, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations, and the Trusts Policies and Procedures. To report promptly any equipment faults to the CT Lead Radiographer. To ensure that patient care and comfort is always maintained to the highest professional standard. To liaise with equipment manufacturers and users and arrange for repair and servicing equipment when required. To participate in Clinical Audit when required. Responsible for maintaining CPD and own level of competence. Assist with developing Radiographers training in all aspects of the service. Assist with mentoring, induction, and appraisal of staff. To maintain professional standards in accordance with the College of Radiographers policy. To work under IR(ME)R regulations. To take responsibility for own personal development and education. To actively participate in training programmes for all members of staff. To maintain and awareness of best practice both professionally and technically. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the role requirements, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Some of the key tasks and responsibilities will include: To ensure that image quality is of a high standard and audit this as appropriate. To work in accordance with the local rules, Ionising Radiation regulations, Health and Safety at Work Act, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations, and the Trusts Policies and Procedures. To report promptly any equipment faults to the CT Lead Radiographer. To ensure that patient care and comfort is always maintained to the highest professional standard. To liaise with equipment manufacturers and users and arrange for repair and servicing equipment when required. To participate in Clinical Audit when required. Responsible for maintaining CPD and own level of competence. Assist with developing Radiographers training in all aspects of the service. Assist with mentoring, induction, and appraisal of staff. To maintain professional standards in accordance with the College of Radiographers policy. To work under IR(ME)R regulations. To take responsibility for own personal development and education. To actively participate in training programmes for all members of staff. To maintain and awareness of best practice both professionally and technically. Person Specification Qualifications Essential D.C.R. or B.Sc. Radiography or equivalent HCPC Registration Evidence of CPD SoR Accredited IV Course Certificate Experience Essential Experience in CT Scanning Supervisory experience oAbility to teach and mentor junior staff members, students and apprentices Desirable 2 years post qualification Experience in MRI Experience in Cardiac CT Scanning Experience with GE CT Scanners Skills Essential Able to undertake majority of CT scans autonomously Able to manage deteriorating patient Able to leads the CT Team in the absence of the CT Modality Lead Desirable Able to vet and protocol Outpatient CT requests Able to manage workload in all clinical settings in CT Knowledge Essential Up to date technical CT knowledge Evidence necessity of clinical audit Evidence CT safety understanding Desirable Reliable in all aspects of CT Person Specification Qualifications Essential D.C.R. or B.Sc. Radiography or equivalent HCPC Registration Evidence of CPD SoR Accredited IV Course Certificate Experience Essential Experience in CT Scanning Supervisory experience oAbility to teach and mentor junior staff members, students and apprentices Desirable 2 years post qualification Experience in MRI Experience in Cardiac CT Scanning Experience with GE CT Scanners Skills Essential Able to undertake majority of CT scans autonomously Able to manage deteriorating patient Able to leads the CT Team in the absence of the CT Modality Lead Desirable Able to vet and protocol Outpatient CT requests Able to manage workload in all clinical settings in CT Knowledge Essential Up to date technical CT knowledge Evidence necessity of clinical audit Evidence CT safety understanding Desirable Reliable in all aspects of CT 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). 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. 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). Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Wexham Park Hospital Wexham Park Slough SL24HL Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)