University Hospitals of Derby and Burton have an exciting position available for a CT Superintendent Radiographer based at our community diagnostic centres at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital and Ilkeston Community Hospital.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the CT scanners at these sites as well as managing the mobile CT scanners within University Hospital of Derby and Burton(UHDB), which will travel to different sites in Derbyshire as Community Diagnostic Centres develop.

This is a full time post, however part-time may be considered for the right candidate. The job will suit a highly motivated experienced CT Radiographer with a desire to lead a team of staff across modern scanners with a varied workload.

This will be a rewarding but challenging role and we welcome Band 6/7 Radiographers with a desire to stretch their leadership skills and enhance their prospects for career progression.

Main duties of the job

You will have a BSc degree in diagnostic radiography or equivalent and have current registration with the Health and Professions Council (HCPC).

UHDB is one of the biggest and most innovative Trusts in the country serving a population of 900,000. We have a focus on patient care and deliver a high quality Diagnostic Imaging Service with a varied caseload ideal for training and further developing your career. We are a progressive forward thinking department with a positive approach at meeting and delivering the current challenges of the NHS.

We currently have 6 GE CT scanners and soon to gain an additional 5 GE scanners including the newest to market, GE Revolution Apex , and GE Revolution Acsend. These will begin to be operational in a few months time.

Closing date of applications: 19 June 2023

Interview date: 03 July 2023

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development

On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.

A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.

We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.

An average of 1115 patients are seen in A& Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.

Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.

Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.

We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.

We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Current HCPC registration
• BSc Hons or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
• Substantial post registration practice, resulting in the broadening of expert knowledge and experience
• Highly specialised knowledge in imaging, underpinned by theory and experience

Desirable

• Leadership and/or communication training
• Portfolio demonstrating multiple CPD activities
• Management Experience
• PG Cert CT

Knowledge

Essential

• Expert knowledge in core practice imaging examinations, underpinned by theory and experience
• Interpret Radiographic Images
• Up to date breadth and knowledge of radiographic practice
• Proven track record in training, educating and mentoring Imaging staff
• Organisational skills
• Problem solving skills

Desirable

• PG Cert. in Radiographic Education or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration practice, resulting in the broadening of expert knowledge and experience
• Advanced communication skills
• Demonstration of high standards of technical skills
• Experience and enthusiasm for training staff and students
• Experience and enthusiasm for sharing knowledge, experience and for promoting quality and good governance
• Progressive and successful attitude to own CPD
• Experience of providing CPD opportunities to others

Desirable

• Experience in Radiographic education roles
• Experience of organisation of CPD lectures, study days and short courses

Skills and Ability

Essential

• High level verbal and written communication skills demonstrating empathy, influence, negotiation, brevity and clarity
• Leadership skills supporting service delivery, guiding and leading junior staff to meet quality standards and targets
• Ability to perform all required plain film Radiographic examinations to a high standard and act as a source of expertise for junior staff
• An ability to respond to new technology and procedures, adapting own techniques
• Manipulation of complex x-ray

Desirable

• Experience in supporting and mentoring junior staff
• Experience in preceptorship and supporting newly qualified staff during their transition into registered practice

Behaviours

Essential

• Calm and empathic personality
• Able to work as part of a team
• Role model with a good work ethic
• Able to manage and communicate highly sensitive patient related information
• Be highly self-motivated

Desirable

• Commitment to lifelong learning for self and supporting others to achieve the same

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UHDB - Community Diagnostic Centres

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

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