Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and highly motivated CT Radiographer to be based at Darlington Memorial Hospital with rotation through Bishop Auckland and occasional visits to the other sites.
It is an excellent opportunity for anyone wishing to join a friendly team and gain experience in all aspects of CT scanning whilst working in a re-designed department with 5 new scanners cross trust that support a wide range of referrers.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be provided with an induction period, during which time it will be ensured that they are equiped to perform all of the CT procedures undertaken throughout the 24/7 service. CT Radiographers will be required to participate in the 24/7 shift pattern.
They will have excellent communication and organizational skills and be keen to develop and support the provision of a patient focused quality service. They should have evidence of effective teamwork and leadership experience whilst ensuring a patient centered approach to care at all times.
Your day to day role would include: Efficient and effective running of the CT lists, ensuring that policies and procedures are adhered to provide a safe and efficient environment for the patient, participate in the supervision of student Radiographers, maintaining good working relationships with all Departments and being proactive at all times.
About Us
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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Details
Date posted
02 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9439-2526-0035
Job locations
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Job Description
Job responsibilities
We perform many radiographer led lists such as CT colonography, cardiac angiograms, biopsies and other interventional procedures and we are also keen to implement radiographer led vetting.
As part of the team you will be required to partake in a 24/7 shift rota which consists of days, long days and nights.
You will be joining a strong, supportive and experienced team in CT with future plans for role/service development.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
We perform many radiographer led lists such as CT colonography, cardiac angiograms, biopsies and other interventional procedures and we are also keen to implement radiographer led vetting.
As part of the team you will be required to partake in a 24/7 shift rota which consists of days, long days and nights.
You will be joining a strong, supportive and experienced team in CT with future plans for role/service development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MSc, BSc or DCR Radiography
* 2 years post registration experience
Desirable
* Post graduate experience
Experience
Essential
* High level of competence & experience in managing people
* Good knowledge of Clinical Goverance
* Excellent knowledge of QA programme
Desirable
* Audit and benchmarking
* RPS Trained
* Student Mentor certificate
Statutory Registration
Essential
* HCPC registration
Special Requirements
Essential
* Team building skills
* High Quality Radiographic skills
* Participation in out of hours duties
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
* High level of competence & experience in managing people
* Good knowledge of Clinical Goverance
* Excellent knowledge of QA programme
Desirable
* Leading and implementing change
* Policy and protocol development
* Colo/Cardiac training
Person Specification
Essential
* High level of competence & experience in managing people
* Good knowledge of Clinical Goverance
* Excellent knowledge of QA programme
Desirable
* Leading and implementing change
* Policy and protocol development
* Colo/Cardiac training
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.
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.
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr