Job summary
This is a trainee CT radiographer position.

You will be working as part of a friendly team of Radiographers within CT, working alongside rotational staff at Russells Hall Hospital and the Guest Outpatient Centre.

Our service is due to expand with additional capability plan. The departments are currently equipped with four state-of-the-art scanners.

2x128 Somatom Definition edge Scanners, due for replacements this year, at our acute site.

1x128 X.Cite due for installation in April & a Somatom Pro.Pulse at the Guest Outpatient centre.

You will be expected to participate fully in the extended day service. This currently includes extended day & night shift patterns, weekends and bank holidays.

Applicants must hold the Diploma of the College of Radiographers or a Degree in Radiography and be HCPC Registered

Main duties of the job
Upon completion of competency and log book:

• To work predominantly in the CT department performing high quality diagnostic examinations in a diverse range of specialist procedures.
• To participate in any extended day, weekend, Night, and Bank Holiday service provided by CT
• Providing an emergency service outside of the departments normal working hours.
• To train Radiographers, Radiographer Aides and student radiographers in CT.
• To assist the Principal CT Radiographer as required with the day to day operational management of the CT Departments, being responsible for the smooth running of CT scanning lists.
• To work without supervision when required, to perform high quality diagnostic examinations in a diverse range of CT procedures whilst observing the current Ionising Radiation Regulations and Local Rules for CT.

About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc in Radiography
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification CT
• Certificate of Competence in I.V. cannulation (Short Course)

Knowledge and Training
Essential

• Evidence of I.V. cannulation training & Competency.
• Evidence of attendance of specialty / short courses in CT
• Evidence of life support training

Desirable

• Intermediate Life Support (Short course)

Experience
Essential

• Post graduate experience in CT with a varied workload

Desirable

• Previous experience of participation in an emergency CT service, undertaking a wide range of examinations, unsupervised.
• Previous experience of Teaching/mentoring
• Previous experience of performing & supervising CT Colonography examinations.
• Evidence of working in a Supervisory role
• Participating in an emergency CT service in an acute NHS hospital

Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential

• Evidence of ability to solve problems
• Able to make independent judgements

Physical Skills & Personal qualities
Essential

• Able to work within a busy environment
• Evidence of ability to motivate /organise themselves and others
• Awareness of current issues affecting CT

Desirable

• Awareness of current issues affecting Radiology and the NHS

Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential

• Experience of working as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to deal/cope with difficult situations calmly and sensitively

Desirable

• Experience of handling verbal complaints

Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential

• Able to Plan, prioritise and run a varied CT list
• Good organisational and planning skills

Desirable

• Ability to cope with change

Physical Skills& Personal qualities
Essential

• Reliable
• Flexible

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential

• Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).