Job summary
Employer heading
CT Radiographer
Band 6
Job overview
Most attractive aspect of the Post:
Welcome to CT at Bradford!
We are currently recruiting Band 6 Radiographers to join our CT service at Bradford on a permanent basis. The post will involve working on a 3 on 3 off shift pattern covering days and nights.
If you would like to join a progressive and supportive team we would love to hear from you.
Summary of Experience/Skills/Qualifications required:
BSc Radiography
HCPC Registered
Experience in use of the Radiology Information system CRIS and PACS
The salary and Terms & Conditions of service for this post(s) is/are subject to change in line with “Agenda for Change” – the new NHS Pay & Rewards system.
Closing Date: 03/05/2024 (This date may change dependent on the response)
Appointing Officer: Robert McIlroy: 01274 36 6941
E-mail: [email protected]
Main duties of the job
- Patient centred care
- Understanding medical requests
- Safely administering IV contrast after completing a thorough questionnaire
- Correct moving and handing techniques used
- Use of ANTT and good infection control techniques
- Information governance to protect patients dignity and privacy
- Cannulation
- Autonomous working
- Take part in non vascular intervention during night shift working
- ILS
- Radiation protection and ALARP
- Training and education
Working for our organisation
As a department we are keen to support role extension and support post graduate study. We focus on providing an excellent level of service for our patients and offer a supportive and dynamic environment for our staff. We are pleased to provide clinical placements for undergraduate radiographers and encourage learning and development. Bradford offers some of the best schools, most competitive housing prices and is officially the youngest city in the UK, making it an excellent place to build and grow your career.
We can offer staff gymnasiums on two hospital sites, a final salary pension scheme including life assurance cover and advice on childcare.
The Radiology Department at Bradford provides a comprehensive imaging service to support the wide spectrum of clinical work undertaken within the Trust. Our imaging work covers three sites, Bradford Royal Infirmary, St Luke’s Hospital and Eccleshill Community Diagnostic Centre. We have a total of 4 CT scanners. The successful applicant would be expected to work over a 7 day week at the 3 hospital sites dependent on service requirements, including nights and non vascular intervention cover. All major clinical specialties, with the exceptions of transplant surgery, neurosurgery and cardiac surgery are represented in the Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Patient centred care
- Understanding medical requests
- Safely administering IV contrast after completing a thorough questionnaire
- Correct moving and handing techniques used
- Use of ANTT and good infection control techniques
- Information governance to protect patients dignity and privacy
- Cannulation
- Autonomous working
- Take part in non vascular intervention during night shift working
- ILS
- Radiation protection and ALARP
- Training and education
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Radiation Protection
- Information Governance
Desirable criteria
- Basic Life Support
Skills
Essential criteria
- Broad range of highly developed communication and interpersonal skills required to deliver service effectively to all users
- Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate highly developed organizational skills enabling multi-tasking, working under pressure with interruptions and an undifferentiated workload
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary working
- To be able to plan and prioritise patient centred/own workload effectively
- Evidence of supervisory/managerial experience
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic radiography (or equivalent)
- State registration with HCPC
Desirable criteria
- Post Graduate(Masters level) CT qualification or equivalent
- College of Radiographers or other accredited IV injection course
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
- Robert McIlroy
- Job title
- CT Lead Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01274 36 6941
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