Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton
Salary: £39,959 – £48,117 per annum (Band 6)
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and specialist Senior CT Radiographer (Band 6) to join our friendly and sociable imaging team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) in Brighton. This exciting opportunity will be perfect for a suitably qualified radiographer who is committed to providing and maintaining a very high standard of patient care and imaging outcomes.
Main duties of the job
The CT department currently operates five scanners (two Canon Aquilion One Prism, two Siemens X.ceed, and one Siemens Drive). Future expansion of the service in the new Louisa Martindale building will result in a total of six operational CT scanners on this site.
As a Senior CT Radiographer you will rotate through our outpatient, inpatient and emergency departments, seeing patients from a variety of sources.
You will participate in a 7-day extended day and out-of-hours (OOH) rotas, providing a high standard 24-hour emergency service for the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The post will include an orientation to plain film, theatres, mobiles and RACH to be able to provide these services.
Detailed responsibilities
* Work as a core member of the CT imaging team across all sites, achieving competence in all areas required for the emergency OOH service.
* Undertake a wide range of clinical duties to provide a high quality imaging service and assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
* Ensure departmental adherence to Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) 2017, Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR) 2017 and the Trust’s policies, protocols and guidelines.
* Actively participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, supervising newly qualified and junior staff, assistant practitioners and student radiographers.
* Support the Superintendent Radiographers to ensure smooth day-to-day running of the CT departments.
* Participate in extended working day, weekend and night rotas.
Visa sponsorship
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship is provided only for applicants who meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds. Applicants using a Graduate visa must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on the visa at the time of application.
Person specification
* HCPC registration.
* Clinical Radiography experience in an NHS setting.
* Extensive experience in CT imaging, including mobiles, theatre, plain film and paediatric modalities.
* Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017, IRR 2017 and health & safety regulations (RIDDOR, COSHH, Health and Safety at Work Act).
* Experience supervising junior staff and contributing to multidisciplinary teamwork.
* Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with an understanding of equalities issues and a record of championing diversity.
Benefits and working conditions
Flexible working arrangements may be considered for suitable candidates.
Diversity is our strength. UHS Sussex is a Level 3 Disability Confident Employer and a Veteran Aware Trust. We value compassion, inclusion and respect as core values.
We offer ongoing support for professional development, a friendly and stimulating work environment, and a comprehensive wellbeing programme to support staff.
Application
Applications can be submitted online via the UHS Sussex job portal. If you have any difficulties, please contact uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net for nursing vacancies or uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net for non-nursing vacancies.
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