Senior CT Radiographer (Diagnostic)

Band 6

Permanent/part-time/bank

Interviews to be held Saturday 21st September 2024

Are you a skilled and enthusiastic CT Radiographer looking to make a big impact? We are looking for experienced and hardworking staff to support our brand new state of the art Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Milford, Surrey.

The CDC is part of Royal Surrey's continuing investment in its diagnostic capabilities and follows refurbishment of the Trust's interventional suite, MRI and X-ray facilities.

The role will be rotational between the new CDC and our busy District General Hospital in Guildford, which boasts a leading Cancer Centre and a minimal invasive Cardiac Unit offering both Cardiac MRI and CT.

Our band 6 rotation at Royal Surrey County Hospital (RSCH) will include CT and plain film imaging along with the opportunity to rotate through interventional imaging, fluoroscopy and the Cardiac Catheter lab. When based at the CDC you will be working exclusively in CT alongside a multidisciplinary team of Superintendent radiographers, MRI radiographers, RDAs and admin staff as well as consultants and radiologists.

Main duties of the job

IV cannulation and Red Dot courses will be encouraged as standard for this post. Opportunities for CPD are well supported and all radiographers are expected to contribute to the training of our students.

We have an established radiographer led CT colonography service and have seven qualified reporting advanced practitioners including three chest reporting. We have a number of our radiographers on advanced practice pathways including reporting and leadership courses.

The main department at RSCH comprises three general rooms, a two room A+E department, MRI, ultrasound department, digital fluoroscopy, Interventional suite, maxillo-facial unit and two Hologic tomosynthesis units. We have four CT scanners: a Siemens Somatom, a GE Frontier, GE Revolution and GE Evolution. At the CDC we have a brand new GE Ascend CT scanner as well as two brand new Siemens Magneton MRI scanners (3T Vida and 1.5T Sola.)

Our Diagnostic Strategy includes expanding our services and resources of both staff and equipment within this hospital and in the community, which will in turn support career progression of our staff.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than �45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Job description

Job responsibilities

To perform imaging examinations at a consistently high technical and professional standard of work, and to evaluate the clinical quality of images produced having first assessed the clinical requirements and sought any guidance required, for example, when requests fall outside departmental protocol and / or personal experience.

To independently verify CT examinations are justified under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations IR(ME)R 2017.

Assist the Superintendents in insuring the CT departments offers an effective, responsive and patient centered service in the community.

Ensure that junior staff and students receive appropriate theoretical and practical training.

Ensure you are up to date with deemed competent with Intravenous injections.

Attend mandatory/in house training including ILS.

Maintain and develop interest in future radiography developments and allied imaging techniques for post registration education (CPD requirements).

Be able to assess, prioritise and manage own workload.

Set and maintain standards of appearance and professional attitude.

Must be willing to do flexible working if deemed necessary for the smooth operation of the department.

Participate in service development initiatives and be prepared to adapt to changes in service provision.

Ensure effective communication and dissemination of any changes.

Meet regularly with the Superintendents to discuss service delivery, provision and future developments and improvements.

Works in accordance with best practice IR (ME) R 2017 including local rules and codes of practice.

Ensure production of high quality images using optimum parameters and dose. efficiencies available in keeping with manufactures applications and medical physics reports.

Ensure data accuracy and recording of relevant information

Ensure all infection control standards are adhered to and high levels of cleanliness are maintained.

Ensure that faults / hazards are promptly reported and appropriate action taken.

Review patient information and update as required.

Work with patients to determine their needs, viewing the quality of care as being of paramount importance.

Ensure that patients are examined in a caring, safe and comfortable environment.

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, assist radiologists during radiological investigations and procedures.

Explain complex information to multidisciplinary groups in a manner that is simple to understand.

Undertake any duties assigned by the Radiology Services Manager or Cross Sectional Imaging Manager as commensurate with the post.

For further information please refer to the attached job description and person specification as any short-listed applicants will be selected and interviewed against these criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR or BSc in Radiography qualification State registered
• Certificate of competence in administration of IV contrast injections

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification in CT Imaging

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post graduate experience in radiography
• Awareness of IRMER Regulations
• Evidence continuing professional development
• Knowledge of CT applications

Desirable

• Knowledge of National Diagnostic targets
• Knowledge of relevant NICE Guidelines

Skills & Capabilities

Essential

• Analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
• Be able to assess staffing and skill mix of workforce
• Good communication, negotiation and influencing skills

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Milford Hospital

Tuesley Lane

Godalming

GU7 1UG

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