Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Radiographer with experience in Computed Tomography (CT) with good communication skills and a highly developed sense of patient care to join our friendly and progressive team.
Main duties of the job
At RCHT we are continually striving to improve the service we offer. The CT department currently consists of five CT scanners across three sites, providing a range of services including acute, general and specialist scanning.
The department currently takes student radiographers from Exeter and Plymouth Universities, and is a training site for Radiologists. We also have Assistant Practitioners, Advanced Practitioners (including Reporting Radiographers), and Consultant Radiographers in post and are committed to developing the knowledge and skills of our workforce.
You will be a valuable member of the team in the provision of a quality led and timely Cross-Sectional Imaging service. We actively support and encourage Radiographers in their career development and are committed to providing increased opportunities to widen specialist skills, extend roles and deliver advanced practice. There is an active CPD and audit calendar within the department with involvement from all staff groups.
Dependent on experience the successful candidate may initially start as a Band 5 trainee CT rotational radiographer, moving to band 6 on successful completion of the comprehensive in house CT training alongside essential leadership skills.
About us
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Identity Checks
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Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR( R) or BSc Hons (Radiography) in Diagnostic Imaging
- Current state registration through HCPC.
- Proven competency in Computed Tomography
- Current NHS expereince
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in CT
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience
- Relevant and current NHS expereince
Desirable
- CT experience
- MRI experience
- TAG experience
Practical/Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously or part of a team
- Portfolio evidence of CPD
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Ability and commitment to perform IV cannulation and administer drugs
Desirable
- Extensive clinical and technical knowledge in CT
- Experience in using PACS and RIS
Disposition / Adjustment
Essential
- Excellent communicator
- Accurate written and verbal
- Effective listening skills
- Commitment to shift and out of hours working, to include weekends and bank holidays
Training
Essential
- Commitment to attend in-house training and CPD learning.
- Willingness to further current knowledge
- Mandatory training
Desirable
- Additional training to support clinical duties e.g. ILS
- Hold a current UK Drivers License
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ