North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
CT/MRI Radiographer, Band 6, Cumberland Infirmary, up to 57.75 hours available
The department of Radiology at the Cumberland Infirmary is part of the directorate of radiology for north Cumbria and comprises general radiography, fluoroscopy, dental, angio (including coronary) CT, MRI, ultrasound facilities. The directorate undertakes in the region of 230,000 examinations per annum. Referrals for radiological opinion come from a wide range of specialities encountered within an acute district general hospital including 24 hour emergencies and primary care.
Main duties of the job
Work within the team that provides 24 hour MR and CT services, playing a major part in the practical training of radiographers, students and other staff. Take responsibility for the daily organisation of the service as required, amending workload and schedules to adjust for emergencies. Take responsibility for the wellbeing and positive experience of patients and carers in your locality. Participate in research and suggest areas where formal audit and research could aid service quality and development.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
* Being a clinically led organisation
* Quality and safety at the heart
* A positive patient experience every time
* A great place to work
* Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree in radiography or equivalent
* HCPC registration.
* Relevant postgraduate certificate or equivalent.
* Relevant post graduate diploma or equivalent.
* Certificate of competence in IV administration
Knowledge
* Well-developed diagnostic radiography within an acute hospital.
* Moving & handling the non-independently mobile, including those with multiple injuries.
* Continuing professional development with portfolio.
* Patient care.
* Signs of deteriorating health and first level life support techniques.
* Infection prevention & control.
* Radiation protection.
* Moving and handling techniques.
* CRIS / PACS.
* Pathology recognition.
* Trust policies and procedures.
* MRI &/or CT
* MRI &/or CT NHS
Skills
* Well developed communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to use initiative appropriately.
* Ability to motivate.
* Ability to teach.
* Ability to meet deadlines.
* Able to move & manipulate radiology equipment and wear protective clothing.
* Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
* Organisational skills.
* Leadership Skills
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.
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
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