We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Radiographer with experience in Computed Tomography (CT) with good communication skills and a highly developed sense of patient care to join our friendly and progressive team.

Main duties of the job

At RCHT we are continually striving to improve the service we offer. The CT department currently consists of five CT scanners across three sites, providing a range of services including acute, general and specialist scanning.

The department currently takes student radiographers from Exeter and Plymouth Universities, and is a training site for Radiologists. We also have Assistant Practitioners, Advanced Practitioners (including Reporting Radiographers), and Consultant Radiographers in post and are committed to developing the knowledge and skills of our workforce.

You will be a valuable member of the team in the provision of a quality led and timely Cross-Sectional Imaging service. We actively support and encourage Radiographers in their career development and are committed to providing increased opportunities to widen specialist skills, extend roles and deliver advanced practice. There is an active CPD and audit calendar within the department with involvement from all staff groups.

Dependent on experience the successful candidate may initially start as a Band 5 trainee CT rotational radiographer, moving to band 6 on successful completion of the comprehensive in house CT training alongside essential leadership skills.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR( R) or BSc Hons (Radiography) in Diagnostic Imaging
• Current state registration through HCPC.
• Proven competency in Computed Tomography
• Current NHS expereince

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification in CT

Experience

Essential

• Post graduate experience
• Relevant and current NHS expereince

Desirable

• CT experience
• MRI experience
• TAG experience

Practical/Intellectual Skills

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously or part of a team
• Portfolio evidence of CPD
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability and commitment to perform IV cannulation and administer drugs

Desirable

• Extensive clinical and technical knowledge in CT
• Experience in using PACS and RIS

Disposition / Adjustment

Essential

• Excellent communicator
• Accurate written and verbal
• Effective listening skills
• Commitment to shift and out of hours working, to include weekends and bank holidays

Training

Essential

• Commitment to attend in-house training and CPD learning.
• Willingness to further current knowledge
• Mandatory training

Desirable

• Additional training to support clinical duties e.g. ILS
• Hold a current UK Drivers License

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ

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156-6707520