Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 236-DPG-P393-25
- Employer
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Fairfield General Hospital
- Town
- Bury
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 Pro Rata Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
CT/MR Radiographer
Band 6
Job overview
We have a rapidly developing Cross Sectional Imaging Service and an on-going training programme for CT/MR Radiographers. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and skilled CT/MRI Radiographer with an extensive background in CT or MRI. Training can be provided for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be team orientated and able to demonstrate teaching abilities as you will be working with trainee CT/MRI Radiographers. The clinical range of patient presentations is wide and we would expect the successful candidate to communicate effectively, with a patient centred approach.
Our facilities are excellent and the hospital is staffed by a valued team of highly skilled professionals. Fairfield General Hospital has a Siemens Aera 1.5T, Royal Oldham Hospital has a Siemens Avanto 1.5T, and Rochdale Infirmary a GE Signa Explorer 1.5T. All sites have Toshiba CT scanners.
Please note that this Band 6 post is a Northern Care Alliance position and although you will have a base site, there may be a requirement to work occasionally in CT/MRI on the other Trust sites of Royal Oldham Hospital, Fairfield General Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary.
You will be expected to work flexibly over 7 days and participate in the on-call service.
We welcome applicants who wish to train in CT and MR. There is a competency based progression scheme from band 5/6 in place.
Working for our organisation
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.
Detailed job description and main 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 working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR (R)
- State Registration with the Health Care Professions Council
Desirable criteria
- Post Graduate qualification in MRI / CT
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Specialist professional knowledge/experience in CT
- Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of the principles of CT/MR radiography
- Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development at Band 6 level
- Experience in the supervision of less experienced radiographers and students
- Ability to give effective feedback to and liaise with a wide range of individuals
- 18 months post qualification Radiography experience
Desirable criteria
- Specialist professional knowledge/experience in MR
- Understand recent developments in the NHS
- Experience in audit/quality improvement projects
- NHS experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner
- Excellent interpersonal, persuasive and motivational skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to self motivate and work on own initiative
- Able to think logically and independently
- Demonstrates a positive approach to patient care
- Able to demonstrate good technical knowledge and continue to develop it
- Must be able to work under pressure
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and that of others
- Flexible approach to working practice
- Able to analyse complex information
- Accurate and pays attention to detail
- Ability to solve problems
- Able to teach
- Ability to operate VDU equipment in both image acquisition and data management
- To comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protection, equal opportunities, confidentiality and health and safety to meet the differing needs of patients
- Be able to operate manual handling aids including patient slide boards, sheets and trolleys
- Ability to position a full range of MRI equipment including surface coils
- Able to wear radiation protective clothing and monitoring devices
- To wear noise reduction equipment i.e. ear defenders
Desirable criteria
- Disability awareness
- Awareness of cultural diversity
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Victoria Smith
- Job title
- Lead CT Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 918 8591
- Additional information
Nicholas Duncan
Lead MRI radiographer
01617783815
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Turnpike House
Eccles New Road
Salford
M50 1SW
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