CT Radiographer

Job summary

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and talentedRadiographer to join this well-established, friendly, hardworking team.

Preferably with CT experience, however a training post (Band 5 grade) would beconsidered if the appropriate candidate was identified.

A flexible workingapproach is essential to delivering the highest quality of care to patients atTRFT along with an efficient service. The current CT service has expanded due to the increase in demand with arolling shift pattern of contracted hours over seven days including nightshifts.

There have been some exciting changes for the CT department here atRotherham with the newly developed CT suite in the acute hospital which has anew Siemens Somatom Drive Dual source CT scanner and a Siemens AS+ 128 slice CTscanner. Also cross-site the newly developing Rotherham Community DiagnosticCentre supported by a Siemens Somatom Go 32 Slice CT Scanner. Both departmentsoffer an excellent service and opportunity to Rotherham patients and staff.

The CT Service provides services to Trauma, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Obstetricsand Gynaecology, ENT, General Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, Breast, Neurologyand Stroke Services.

We actively support post graduate education and haveAdvanced Practice CT Radiographers reporting CT Head and CT Colonographyexaminations. We make every effort to support growth here at TRFT, looking atinnovative ways to develop personally and professionally.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate good communication skills, professionalism and a flexible approach to work in order to deliver excellent patient care and provide an efficient service.

The working day consists of a varied mix of inpatients and outpatients and excellent team work is vital in order to deliver this service.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values

AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.

CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.

TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

PIN

Essential

Please enter HCPC pin

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography Evidence of continual professional development

Desirable

Demonstrable relevant experience as a Radiographer. Experience within CT Trained in Cannulation and to inject contrast media Anaphylaxis Training Post graduate education Completed rotations in specialties and experience of audit/research

Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of training in all radiographic techniques Knowledge of professional standards in keeping with professional registration ( HCPC) Knowledge of basic computer skills Knowledge of radiation protection, IR(ME) R2017, IRR 17 and radiographic protocols To be able to work without direct supervision Maintain a high degree of professionalism

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