NHS AfC: Band 8a
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop’s Stortford, and St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping. Job Overview
The post holder will be responsible for the leadership of the day-to-day provision of CT services at PAHT, ensuring the suites are run efficiently and effectively, and that patients are given appointments commensurate with clinical needs. The post holder will provide high-profile clinical specialist support to the CT Radiographers and the department. The post holder will liaise with the departmental Superintendent Radiographers regarding staffing and other resource issues and is responsible for the supervision of dedicated CT staff. This service is key to operational priorities within the Directorate, and the post holder will be expected to interact with senior members of the hospital staff, reporting and advising on service demands and delivery. The post holder will be expected to articulate knowledgeably and effectively on complex technical issues to all service users. Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will be expected to lead a highly efficient and productive CT service across 3 scanners at PAH and later 2 scanners at SMH and act as a clinical expert in their field. In December 2025, we will be going live with stage 2 of our CDC development programme which will include 2 additional CT scanners at St. Margaret’s Hospital. As our radiographers rotate across both sites, the post holder will be expected to lead both CT services. The CT service comprises acute scanning, inpatient and outpatient services inclusive of CT colonography and cardiac imaging. They will also be expected to work alongside the radiology management to develop policies, protocols, and procedures so that the department meets the standards set by CQC, as well as working with the Radiology Control team to ensure that the department is compliant with key performance indicators. Attendance at departmental meetings is also required. Person Specification
Experience
Previous NHS experience What We Can Offer You:
Full induction and onboarding process in our organisation Free car parking for our staff Structured pay scheme, including additional living supplement to your basic salary Minimum 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff) Access to our Alex Lounge, our staff-only rest area with free tea and coffee Access to NHS Pension scheme Flexible working options available, in line with our flexible working policy Onsite creche facilities Annual appraisals with career pathways In-house training courses Discounted hospital restaurant Staff health and wellbeing services and complimentary health provision Our Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all its employees. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can also be made for any candidates with a disability. All new colleagues joining PAHT will be subject to a probationary period of six months. The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and vulnerable adults. Offers of employment are subject to pre-employment NHS screening checks. Providing false or misleading information or unsatisfactory pre-employment checks may result in the offer of a post being withdrawn. Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges: 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. Name: Liz Penn Job title: General Manager for Radiology Email address: [emailprotected] Telephone number: 01279 978687 Additional information: Matthew Rutter - Imaging Workforce Lead [emailprotected] 01279 827273
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