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Cross-Sectional Radiographer
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 day working)
Job ref
426-903-25TAM
Employer
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Town
King's Lynn
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 Per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/08/2025 23:59

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Cross-Sectional Radiographer

Band 6

Job overview

The Radiology Department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn, are looking for enthusiastic Radiographers to undertake Cross-Sectional scanning in the CT and MRI departments.

In order for a successful application, the individual must be competent in at least one of the two modalities.

On completion of department competencies, the post holder will be part of a cross-sectional roster that covers a 7-day service. Providing out of hours cover for CT and cauda equina imaging in MRI

Main duties of the job

To provide a professional high quality and responsive cross-sectional service, to patients in a safe clinical environment.

·         To undertake a wide variety of specialised CT and MR Procedures and examinations.

·         Complete competency sign-off in both modalities

·         Undertake Cannulation training and acquire sign-off

·         Undertake PGD training assessment and sign-off

·         Manage workloads, authorising and prioritising radiological examinations as appropriate for clinical need.

·         To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing high standards of patient care, whilst following policies and procedures as specified by the radiology management team.

·         The post holder will be expected to be flexible, covering a 7-day service, which includes out of hours (OOH) CT cover, and cauda equina syndrome in MRI.

Working for our organisation

There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH.  We’re working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken.
 
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
 
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs. 
 
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as ‘Good’, and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships. 
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit.  We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.
 
We love working here and think you will too.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential criteria
  • BSc Radiography or equivalent Diploma of the College of Radiographers
  • HCPC registered or in the process of achieving HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
  • Department PGD training
  • In-house cannulation training

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Up to date with current imaging technology
  • Up to date CPD portfolio
  • UK/NHS Experience
Desirable criteria
  • CT or MRI Post grad certificate

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to impart knowledge and skills to other members of the team
  • Ability to use initiative using judgement as and when required
  • Ability to work with colleagues as part of a team
  • Understanding of confidentiality and the Data Protection legislation

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeStep into healthNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Joanna Christopher
Job title
CT Lead Radiographer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01553 613613
Additional information

Chris Collins MRI Lead Radiographer

Email: [email protected]

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