Job overview

This is an opportunity to apply for the position of Band 7 Specialist Radiographer for CT  based at Wycombe Hospital. 

The successful candidate will work alongside the Modality lead  to provide a safe and efficient CT service. You will be expected to work/ train to cover CT, Cath Lab and plain film as required by the service and based on experience. 

Candidates should have significant CT experience with a post graduate qualification in CT or be willing to undertake the qualification on appointment.

The successful candidate will be expected to train new staff, implement service change and maintain image quality, while being an expert point of contact for junior staff.

Main duties of the job

- Work alongside the Modality Lead  for the CT Service.
- Vet and accept specialist and general imaging requests.
- Perform highly complex scans including cardiac CT.
- Intravenous injection of contrast media by hand or by injector.
- Programming of scanner sequences/protocols for use of other staff. 

- Advanced knowledge of CT protocols, with the ability to amend scans as required in collaboration with CT Leads
- Full participation and trainer of CT scanner QA

- Cannula insertion trainer and competency assessment.
- High pressure injector trainer and competency assessment.
- Use imaging sequences appropriate to the patient’s condition.

- Interpretation of CT images to a level where the post-holder is able to discuss further imaging requirements with a Consultant Radiologist to improve the diagnostic out-come for the patient and expedite important findings.

- Train, sign off and maintain staff training records in CT

- Manage CT stock ensuring proactive ordering management and monitoring of supplies 

Working for our organisation

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. 
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.