The CT Scanning Department at the world renowned Addenbrooke's Hospital (Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) is recruiting for a motivated Radiographer who wants to further their career as a permanent Band 7 CT Radiographer.

You will be required to carry out a wide range of CT examinations, working as part of our motivated and enthusiastic CT team and as part of the multi-disciplinary team across the Trust. The role will also involve daily coordination of the CUH workflow and protocolling Inpatient and Outpatient requests, supervision of junior staff and administrative responsibilities.

You will be required to rotate around all scanning locations, be flexible to work long days where required (totaling 37.5 hours per week) and participate in the out of hours service provision.

You will have DCR (R) or a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography, proven participation in CPD and must have current HCPC Registration. Experience in cross-sectional imaging is essential full and comprehensive training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

To take an active part in the provision of our CT Service at CUH and our off-site facilities at Sawston and Ely Community Diagnostic Centres whilst maintaining the highest standards of CT Imaging and patient care at all times.

About us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The CT Scanning department at CUH undertakes a wide range of scanning techniques some of which are not performed anywhere else in the country and in some research instances the world. Due to our close links to the University of Cambridge and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus we can offer the opportunity to work with the most up to date technology, imaging protocols, and be at the forefront of new research and development of new techniques.

We currently have five CT scanners located on site at Cambridge University Hospitals, one scanner located at a local GP practice in Sawston and one at our Community Diagnostic Centre located in Ely as part of the governments drive for community based imaging away from the acute setting.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:

• applied for a Graduate visa
• or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
• or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipatedstart date of employment

The advert will close at midnight on 17 November 2024.

Interviews are due to be held on 26 November 2024.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR (R) of BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
• Evidence of CPD
• Current HCPC registration

Desirable

• Further relevant qualifications
• IV cannulation qualification

Experience

Essential

• In depth experience in all general radiographic modalities since graduation
• Proven experience in CT scanning

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of CT technologies and their applications
• Open to the acquisition of new skills and knowledge

Desirable

• Working knowledge of PACS
• Working knowledge of audit, research and how it relates to service improvement
• Working knowledge of eHospital / Radiant

Skills

Essential

• Ability to lead a team and work as an effective member of that team
• Exceptional communication skills towards all encountered
• Good organisational skills
• Compassionate towards colleges and patients
• Basic computer literacy

Desirable

• Demonstrable organisational skills
• Demonstrable leadership skills

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
• Prepared to work contracted hours flexibly within a shift system

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

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