University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated, experienced CT trained Radiographer to lead the CT Service at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. This role will be suitable for someone who has proven experience in managing a CT service or for an experienced Radiographer looking for a new challenge.

The CT department at the RLI provides a wide range of CT imaging procedures including trauma, MSK, neurological, vascular, paediatrics and oncology. We also offer Radiographer led CTC, and cardiac imaging. The Radiology department is equipped with Sectra PACS and RIS. The CT department is equipped with three GE CT scanners. At the RLI, we have introduced a full 7 day CT service with dedicated night Radiographers to undertake trauma and emergency imaging for the Emergency Department, and also provides a service for urgent in-patient scans.

Suitable applicants must be patient centred, caring and professional with recent extensive CT experience, an interest in teaching, clinical governance and radiation protection, and either a Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography and be registered with the HCPC.

Experience in MR is advantageous but not a requirement.

Main duties of the job

o To act as the lead specialist radiographer in CTo To deputise for the lead radiographer in MR and support this service in their absence.o To manage the CT imaging department and lead a large team of specialist radiographers.o To produce high quality diagnostic investigationso To be responsible for drawing up policy and examination protocols alongside the Clinical Lead Radiologist.o To be responsible for setting up and maintaining quality assurance programso To be responsible for risk assessment and health and safety of staff and patients.o To be ultimately responsible for the technical and diagnostic quality of the examinations performed.o To organise the daily workloado To supervise and train newly qualified or inexperienced radiographers.

About us

UHMB operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

The RLI is on the doorstep to the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, the Trust is set in some of the most remarkable surroundings in the UK, facilitating an abundance of outdoor activities. There are many Good and Outstanding state primary schools which feed into excellent secondary schools. There are Grammar schools which consistently rank in the top 5 in the North West as well as Lancaster University, ranked Top 10 in the Complete University Guide 2024. The M6 and rail network provide easy access to Manchester and other city centres.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Degree in radiography, or equivalent, with current HCPC registration.
• Certificate in the administration of intravenous drugs
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree plus short specialist courses and/or experience to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent
• Good command of the English Language

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification in CT and/or MRI
• Post graduate qualification clinical and/or management
• First line management training

Experience

Essential

• Significant post graduate experience in computed tomography
• Relevant experience at a supervisory level.
• Relevant experience with Radiology RIS and PACS systems and a good knowledge of basic IT office systems.
• Experience of implementing the requirements of IR(ME)R and work within them with regard to radiation protection.
• Experience of working at a supervisory level within an NHS or Private UK Hospital

Desirable

• Involvement in research/audit relating to MR/CT
• Training/teaching experience
• Staff appraisal experience
• Mentoring experience
• Ability to teach others to graduate level
• Regular attendance at post graduate study days, lectures, and courses
• Significant post graduate experience in magnetic resonance imaging

Skills, ability, and knowledge

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate up to date knowledge of cross-sectional imaging techniques.
• Proven skills in performing a wide range of examinations and procedures in CT or MRI or both.
• Ability to provide a high level of patient care in accordance with current protocols.
• High technical standards
• Good organisational and leadership skills and able to lead a large team of specialist radiographers.
• Ability to use own initiative including good problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills demonstrating the ability to work and negotiate within a multidisciplined environment

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Be reflective in thinking and outlook and be available as a source of advice, coping with multiple demands during the working day.
• Able to work on any site in the Trust as required.
• Be able to manage own time/resources effectively
• Ability to work as part of team and provide leadership and/or delegate as necessary
• To be physically able to safely and competently position and manoeuvre patients and equipment as a routine part of the daily duties, including wheelchairs, beds and stretchers
• Flexible attitude to accommodate the needs of the service
• Highly motivated and able to motivate others

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

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