Division: Cancer and Core Clinical Services
Care Group: Diagnostics and Therapies
Band: 6
We are recruiting for a CT Radiographer who share our ambition and vision to deliver the
Best of Care by the Best People
and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff. Main duties of the job
Our imaging department has proudly held Quality Standards for Imaging (QSI) accreditation since 2012 which is used as a benchmark for providing good quality service. Successful candidates will be expected to maintain and contribute to these high standards in their Radiography skills, patient care and personal development. As a CT Radiographer, you will ensure that you work under your own initiative but it is vital you can work well within a team too. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe and efficient service for patients. You will also be responsible for the training of junior staff and students. The role will require the post holder to carry out shifts to enable us to provide a 24 hour, 7 day service to a high standard inclusive of night shifts. Our values are
B old,
E very Person Counts,
S haring and Open and
T ogether. It is important that you understand and refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust. We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process. To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today. About us
Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of the
Best of Care
by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time? Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared
vision
is achieved for our patients. As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy -
Patient First.
Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our
Patient First
deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey. Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation. Our
BEST
values underpin
Patient First
and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach: B - Bold E - Every person counts S - Sharing and open T - Together Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust. Job responsibilities
To ascertain patient identity in line with patient ID policy prior to exposure To ensure that Images are presented for reporting in a timely and accurate manner To be flexible with regard to the rota system, to work the hours required by the department Participation in the provision of a 24 hour service To have knowledge of and implement all departmental and Patient Charter Standards To provide for GPs, Outpatients, Inpatients and the A&E department for CT scanning To participate in alerting reporting radiologist to urgent findings Participate in the trust development review process (appraisal) Maintain a high standard of radiographic technique Take an active role in the departments clinical governance and quality assurance programme Ensure that health and safety and radiation protection legislation is complied with Identify personal training and career development needs Person Specification
Qualification
A Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or recognised equivalent Registered with the Statutory Board of the Health Professions Council Knowledge
Abnormality/pathology recognition Awareness of new developments in CT Experience
Minimum of 18 months post graduate experience Evidence of CPD 12 months CT experience Skills
Teaching of the rostered students is essential Competent in IV cannulation (or willing to undergo training) Able to work within a fast-paced, dynamic environment Values Based Questions
Give an example of when you have acted as a role model. Give an example of a time when you have gone the extra mile to help someone. 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. £37,338 to £44,962 per annum / pro rata
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Best of Care by the Best People
and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff. Main duties of the job
Our imaging department has proudly held Quality Standards for Imaging (QSI) accreditation since 2012 which is used as a benchmark for providing good quality service. Successful candidates will be expected to maintain and contribute to these high standards in their Radiography skills, patient care and personal development. As a CT Radiographer, you will ensure that you work under your own initiative but it is vital you can work well within a team too. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe and efficient service for patients. You will also be responsible for the training of junior staff and students. The role will require the post holder to carry out shifts to enable us to provide a 24 hour, 7 day service to a high standard inclusive of night shifts. Our values are
B old,
E very Person Counts,
S haring and Open and
T ogether. It is important that you understand and refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust. We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process. To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today. About us
Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of the
Best of Care
by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time? Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared
vision
is achieved for our patients. As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy -
Patient First.
Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our
Patient First
deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey. Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation. Our
BEST
values underpin
Patient First
and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach: B - Bold E - Every person counts S - Sharing and open T - Together Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust. Job responsibilities
To ascertain patient identity in line with patient ID policy prior to exposure To ensure that Images are presented for reporting in a timely and accurate manner To be flexible with regard to the rota system, to work the hours required by the department Participation in the provision of a 24 hour service To have knowledge of and implement all departmental and Patient Charter Standards To provide for GPs, Outpatients, Inpatients and the A&E department for CT scanning To participate in alerting reporting radiologist to urgent findings Participate in the trust development review process (appraisal) Maintain a high standard of radiographic technique Take an active role in the departments clinical governance and quality assurance programme Ensure that health and safety and radiation protection legislation is complied with Identify personal training and career development needs Person Specification
Qualification
A Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or recognised equivalent Registered with the Statutory Board of the Health Professions Council Knowledge
Abnormality/pathology recognition Awareness of new developments in CT Experience
Minimum of 18 months post graduate experience Evidence of CPD 12 months CT experience Skills
Teaching of the rostered students is essential Competent in IV cannulation (or willing to undergo training) Able to work within a fast-paced, dynamic environment Values Based Questions
Give an example of when you have acted as a role model. Give an example of a time when you have gone the extra mile to help someone. 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. £37,338 to £44,962 per annum / pro rata
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