Job overview
We are recruiting for a Specialist CT Radiographer who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
The Centre is a specialist imaging unit (MRI, CT, PET/CT) with a large research commitment which requires highly specialised imaging knowledge.
We are closely linked with the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre and a large proportion of the workload is oncology related. The post includes the ability to communicate highly complex information and provide reassurance to patients as well as regular participation in research and clinical trial activities.
This post requires high levels of flexibility and professional autonomy and includes an adaptable rotation through all three imaging modalities in the Centre.
If selected to interview, you will be asked to prepare a short presentation (10 mins) entitled: Discuss the Advantages of Dual Energy CT
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
The Specialist CT Radiographer position includes opportunities to learn and refine a range of CT imaging skills and participate in research.
Line management opportunities and training will be provided. Full or part time applications are welcome.
The Paul Strickland Scanner Centre is a specialist oncology imaging centre made up of 4 scanners: Siemens Force Dual Source Dual Energy CT scanner, 2 x Siemens Sola MRI Scanners, Siemens Aera MRI Scanner, Siemens Force Dual Source Dual Energy CT scanner, Siemens VisionPET/CT scanner.
You will be responsible for maintaining high quality and safety standards in CT.
The successful candidate will take part in a 7-day working shift pattern and full or part time applications are welcome.
Working for our organisation
At East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
* The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
* New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
* Hertford County, Hertford
* Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.
In addition, you will receive a High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,552 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata.
We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role
Person specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential criteria
* BSc (Hons) Diag. Rad or DCR(R)
* CPD
* HCPC Registration
* Public liability Insurance (SoR Membership)
* IV Cannulation Course
Desirable criteria
* Attendance to relevant modality study days
Previous Experience - Post qualification clinical experience, including:
Essential criteria
* A broad range of general radiography experience
* Experience in one of the 3 modalities: CT/MRI or PETCT
* Demonstrate competency in using a PACS/RIS system
* Evidence of participation in an on-call/extended hours system
Skills
Essential criteria
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Desire to improve and develop excellent clinical abilities
* Excellent patient care skills
* Well-ordered and accurate record keeping abilities
* Excellent IT skills
* Accuracy, precision and good concentration
* Ability to work in a team, whilst using initiative appropriately
* Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic working environment
* Ability to identify and share Quality information and good practice
* Interest in post graduate education
* Takes responsibility for own actions
* Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
Desirable criteria
* Leadership experience
* Management skills
* First Aid
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Up-to-date knowledge of Radiation protection guidelines and regulations
* Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
* Up-to-date knowledge of current imaging techniques
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
* Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
* Commitment to work out of hours, including Saturday, late shifts and cover on-call
* Role model our Trust values every day
* Access to transportation for on-call
Desirable criteria
* Active interest in relevant imaging research