We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, experienced CT Radiographer to assist in leading this well-established, friendly, hardworking team. CT experience and some leadership experience is essential.

The successful candidate will show innovation and dedication guiding the CT service to the next level. The current CT service has expanded due to the increase in demand with a rolling shift pattern of contracted hours over seven days including night shifts.

There have been some exciting changes for the CT department here at Rotherham with the newly developed CT suite in the acute hospital which has a new Siemens Somatom Drive Dual source CT scanner and a Siemens AS+ 128 slice CT scanner. Also cross-site the newly developed Rotherham Community Diagnostic Centre supported by a Siemens Somatom Go 32 Slice CT Scanner. This new facility is receiving very good patient and staff feedback.

The CT Service provides services to Trauma, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ENT, General Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, Breast, Neurology and Stroke Services. We actively support post graduate education and have Advanced Practice CT Radiographers reporting CT Head and CT Colonography examinations. We make every effort to support growth here at TRFT, looking at innovative ways to develop personally and professionally.

Main duties of the job

• Deputise for the CT Lead Radiographer
• Work closely with other modality leads and deputies
• Attend meetings in the absence of the modality lead
• Promote patient safety and governance
• Maintain and improve quality of service
• Perform staff appraisals
• Daily operational management of CT sites
• Manage sickness absence and work closely with HR
• Assist with capacity and demand

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
• Leadership skills

Desirable

• Post graduate education

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of training in all MR or CT techniques
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Knowledge of radiation protection, IR(ME) R2000, IRR 99 and specific radiographic protocols related to clinical specialty
• To be able to work at a high level, and to demonstrate leadership and organisational skills.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times
• To perform the duties of the cross sectional lead when requested.

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Essential

• State Registration (HCPC)

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience working as a Radiographer.

Desirable

• Evidence of further training in specialized area or management.

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

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