Job summary
Are you dedicated to providing outstanding CT imaging services to patients? Are you ready to be part of a team where innovation is most welcome? Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital have such an opportunity for you in our CT department. The department has dedicated specialist lists which include CT colonography, cardiac, angiograms and interventional radiology procedures. The CTC list is radiography led with a CTC reporting radiographer.
We are currently undertaking full refurbishment of the CT department and installation of new state of the art equipment as part of the Radiology Managed Service contract. The CT departemtn will have 3 Canon CT scanners, servicing all patient presentations, interventional procedures and specialised CT examainations.
Main duties of the job
HHFT supports specialist services for rare and complex illnesses for patients from across the UK, including liver cancer, colorectal cancer and pseudomyxoma peritonei. We undertake a wide variety of CT imaging examinations to complement these specialities including body imaging, CT colonography and Cardiac CT. We also perform a wide range of vascular, oncological, MSK, trauma and neurological studies.
Therefore, with the expansion of Radiology services over the next few years and enhanced scope of practice available, this is an ideal opportunity to expand your portfolio.
We welcome applications from experienced CT radiographers with effective leadership skills who have a proactive approach to providing outstanding care for every patient. Ideal candidates will be a well organised team player with great clinical knowledge, good communication skills, with the ability to prioritise ever-changing worklists. Excellent working knowledge of CT and patient safety is essential with the ability to participate in our extended day and weekend service.
HHFT is proud to have achieved commendations in relation to patient care and access including being awarded a CQC rating of 'good' overall with an 'outstanding' for care.
About us
The vision at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is to provide outstanding care for every patient. HHFT employs approximately 8,600 people and serves a population of nearly 600,000 people across Hampshire and West Berkshire as well as some patients who access our specialist services from across the country.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography of equivalent
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- IV cannulation/ drug administration
- Post graduate training
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- NHS radiographic experience
- Evidence of mandatory training
- Sound clinical knowledge,
- Knowledge of IR(ME)R
Desirable
- NHS CT
- Knowledge of current NHS policies/guidelines
- PACS and RIS experience
- Previous additional responsibilities
Skills and ability
Essential
- Communication - able to proactively and effectively communicate with colleagues, medical staff, patients and relatives
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Able to take responsibility
- Able to manage resources effectively
- Ability to react well in stressful or unpleasant situations
- Able to assist with patient manual handling (e.g. pat slides)
Desirable
- Computer skills including basic Microsoft applications
- Audit
Other
Essential
- Professional attitude
- Flexible with working hours
- Strong commitment to high quality, customer focused patient services
Desirable
- Out of hours experience
- Ability to work autonomously and prioritise workload out of hours
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basingstoke Hospital
Aldermaston Road
Basingstoke
RG24 9NA