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23.01.2025 Expiry Date:
09.03.2025 Job Description:
Job summary Are you passionate about training and development in Radiology? We have an opportunity to train and develop a Band 5 radiographer to become a Band 6 CT Radiographer in our busy and expanding department at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital. You will be joining the team at an exciting period as we are getting new state-of-the-art scanners as part of the Radiology Managed Service contract, bringing the total CT scanners to 3 in the department. Main duties of the job To undertake and complete training to carry out front line patient care and high-quality CT radiographic examinations essential to diagnosis and treatment. Learn and develop full understanding of correct justification of CT procedures under supervision and adhere to IRMER procedures. Complete IV and cannulation competencies for the safe preparation and administration of contrast agents. About us Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire. We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer. The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. Job Responsibilities
To undertake and complete training in order to carry out front line patient care and high-quality CT and radiographic examinations essential to diagnosis and treatment. Under supervision of the trained CT Radiographers, assess the suitability of patients to undergo CT examinations and specialised procedures and modify technique accordingly in line with policy and protocols. To assess own workload and maintain associated records. To complete training and gain competence to undertake a wide range of CT examinations across various specialities including trauma, in-patient and out-patient scanning, CT Intervention, Cardiac CT, and CT colonography. Actively participate in the organisation of the CT team and patient workload under supervision of the CT radiographers. Work with the Lead CT Radiographer to develop departmental protocols and standard operational procedures. Maintain high ethical and professional standards in attitude at work including punctuality and appearance. Ensure Trust compliance with Radiology legislative requirements by adhering to and implementing all relevant radiation protection and drug management legislation. Person Specification
Training and Qualifications HCPC Registration BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent Knowledge and experience Essential NHS Radiography experience Evidence of CPD Sound clinical knowledge Basic CT understanding Desirable Previous additional responsibilities Skills and ability Essential Effective communication with patients, colleagues and medical staff Ability to work as a member of a team Works well under pressure Ability to make decisions and handle additional responsibilities
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