Job Summary
We are offering a unique and exciting opportunity to establish and lead a Radiographer-Led Cardiac CT Service within our Imaging Department. This senior role is ideal for an experienced Radiographer with a strong background in cardiac CT, NHS experience, and proven leadership in clinical practice. You will be at the forefront of developing and managing the Radiographer-Led Cardiac CT service, ensuring the highest standards of care and clinical excellence. Working closely with our Cardiothoracic Radiologists, Cardiologists, and fellow service Superintendents, you will take the lead on service delivery, radiographer training, and protocol development.
Location and Scope
Based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) and the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH). You will oversee operations across eight CT scanners (including Siemens X.ceed, Siemens Drive, Aquilion One Prism, GE Revolution, and Canon Prime SP). Cardiac CT scanning is currently performed on the Aquilion One Prism and GE Rev systems.
Responsibilities
* One of five operational Superintendent Radiographers, responsible for the day-to-day management of the CT service and line management within the department.
* Trained in the administration of cardiac medications and ECG interpretation, enabling independent scanning of a broad patient cohort.
* Work in the state-of-the-art Imaging facility in the Louisa Martindale Building (opened May 2023).
* Develop and implement the Radiographer-Led Cardiac CT service, including protocol development and radiographer training.
Qualifications
* Essential: 3 years post-graduate cardiac CT experience
* Experience of line management
* Understands PGDs
* NHS experience
Desirable
* Holds a recognised cardiac CT qualification
* PgC/PgD/Masters in CT
* Experience of setting up new imaging services
* Experience of policy writing
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
* Evidence of championing diversity in previous roles and undertaking development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Compliance and Eligibility
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) — Royal Sussex County Hospital, Easter Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE. Website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/
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