Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and well-motivated CT Radiographer to support the delivery of an inclusive and progressive diagnostic CT imaging service delivering excellence for all, now and for generations to come.
Successful candidates will provide a high-quality service to adults, children and young people promoting a positive patient and family experience embracing sensitivity to individual patient's needs.
The successful candidate will make an important contribution to the care and management of both inpatients and outpatients requiring diagnostic CT procedures in an acute Trust setting. The individual will work closely with the CT Modality Lead, and CT site Leads to promote continued development of the service to deliver a high standard of care and positive patient experience whilst being responsive to the needs of other clinical directorates.
We are committed to providing support for continuous professional development including regular opportunities to undertake post graduate qualifications.
The Imaging Directorate provides 24/7 service delivery and has an established track record of service re-design and transformation. The current focus has seen a financial investment of over 3 million to upgrade and modernise the equipment and facilities at each of the 3 hospital sites.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
As a key member of the CT team, you will deliver high standards of care leading the site CT team, working to build a service that is progressive and responsive to service needs, while being safe and cost effective.
It is important that you can work autonomously and are able to work flexibly within a team using your clinical expertise to provide a quality CT service.
You will need to be an experienced radiographer with some CT experience who is dynamic, highly driven, motivated and experienced to ensure the delivery of a comprehensive vision for the development of new services for patients.
Across University Hospitals Birmingham, the CT Imaging team and general radiography team run a 08:00 -- 20:00 service with out of hours on site emergency access to Imaging including weekends and bank holidays. You will be expected to participate in the 7-day shift system including nights, weekends, bank holidays and on call.
The CT service performs a wide variety of examinations on a range of Canon scanners and a Siemens CT scanner, and you will be expected to perform patient cannulation as required.
You will be expected to influence all related aspects of care and management of patients. You must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and be enthusiastic and committed to making a difference, and a commitment to improving practice through ongoing personal and professional development.
About Us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
1. Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
2. Offering our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job Description
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. HCPC registration
2. D.C.R. (R) or BSc Radiography
3. S.R.R.
4. Documented experience in diagnostic imaging.
5. Evidence of CPD and reflective practice, link grade competencies
Desirable
1. Evidence of short specialist/leadership courses/education.
Experience
Essential
1. Relevant clinical experience in general radiography
2. Experience in the specialised CT imaging modality
3. Experience in general radiography
Desirable
1. Advanced knowledge and experience of CT scanning techniques
Additional Criteria
Essential
1. Participation in 24 hour emergency CT service including on call, overnight shifts, weekends and bank holidays
2. Participate in cross site working when required
3. Understanding of relevant legislation and Radiation Regulations
4. Awareness of Radiographers Code of Conduct
Desirable
1. Knowledge and awareness of current NHS issues
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.
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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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