Job summary
We are recruiting for a Specialist Radiographer who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

The Centre is a specialist imaging unit (MRI, CT, PET/CT) with a large research commitment which requires highly specialised imaging knowledge.

Applicants will need to be proficient in at least one of the modalities - CT/MRI/PETCT.

We are closely linked with the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre and a large proportion of the workload is oncology related. The post includes the ability to communicate highly complex information and provide reassurance to patients as well as regular participation in research and clinical trial activities.

This post requires high levels of flexibility and professional autonomy and includes an adaptable rotation through all three imaging modalities in the Centre.

If selected to interview, you will be asked to prepare a short presentation (10 mins) entitled: Clinical Governance and Safety in CT or MRI or PETCT (choose one modality):The role of the Band 6 radiographer.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values:Include,Respect, andImprove. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Main duties of the job
The Specialist Radiographer position includes opportunities to learn and refine a range of imaging skills rotating through the three modalities and participate in research.

Line management opportunities and training will be provided. Full or part time applications are welcome.

The Paul Strickland Scanner Centre is a specialist oncology imaging centre made up of 4 scanners: Siemens Force Dual Source Dual Energy CT scanner, 2 x Siemens Sola MRI Scanners, Siemens Aera MRI Scanner, Siemens Force Dual Source Dual Energy CT scanner, Siemens VisionPET/CT scanner.

You will be responsible for maintaining high quality and safety standards Across the 3 modalities.

The successful candidate will take part in a 7-day working shift pattern and full or part time applications are welcome.

In addition, you will receive a High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,552 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata.

About us
At East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:

• The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
• New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
• Hertford County, Hertford
• Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Job responsibilities
ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.

We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role

Qualifications / Training
Essential

• BSc (Hons) Diag. Rad or DCR(R)
• CPD
• HCPC Registration
• Public liability Insurance (SoR Membership)
• IV Cannulation Course

Desirable

• Attendance to relevant modality study days

Previous Experience - Post qualification clinical experience, including:
Essential

• A broad range of general radiography experience
• Experience in one of the 3 modalities: CT/MRI or PETCT
• Demonstrate competency in using a PACS/RIS system
• Evidence of participation in an on-call/extended hours system

Skills
Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Desire to improve and develop excellent clinical abilities
• Excellent patient care skills
• Well-ordered and accurate record keeping abilities
• Excellent IT skills
• Accuracy, precision and good concentration
• Ability to work in a team, whilst using initiative appropriately
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic working environment
• Ability to identify and share Quality information and good practice
• Interest in post graduate education
• Takes responsibility for own actions
• Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times

Desirable

• Leadership experience
• Management skills
• First Aid

Knowledge
Essential

• Up-to-date knowledge of Radiation protection guidelines and regulations
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
• Up-to-date knowledge of current imaging techniques

Other Requirements
Essential

• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Commitment to work out of hours, including Saturday, late shifts and cover on-call
• Role model our Trust values every day
• Access to transportation for on-call

Desirable

• Active interest in relevant imaging research

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).