A vacancy has arisen, providing the opportunity to join our dedicated CT Colonography (CTC) team. We are looking for an enthusiastic Radiographer with considerable experience in performing CTC, who is an organised and focused individual, possessing excellent communication skills and can lead the team in the absence of the Clinical Lead CTC Radiographer.
Main duties of the job To work as part of a cross Trust multi-disciplinary team consisting of radiologists, nurses, medical secretaries and administration staff offering a high-quality diagnostic and screening CTC service to patients. To work with and deputise for the Clinical Lead Radiographer to support the operational delivery of the daily CTC service. To undertake, unaided, all aspects of CTC imaging, to perform initial assessment of the acquired images, identify significant pathology and make appropriate patient management decisions. Direct communication with patients, face to face and via telephone to explain procedures, answer queries which can be extremely sensitive. To ensure safe operation of CTC equipment and that the correct CTC scanning protocols and SOPS have been followed. To safely prepare and supply the CTC Bowel preparation as per the Trust PGD. To undertake the vetting of CTC requests. To contribute to the provision of CTC training as part of the St Marks National CT Colonography Academy (NCTCA) Centre of Excellence and support CTC service development across the Trust. To ensure all images are available on PACS and assigned to the correct worklist. To undertake daily database maintenance to support research and audit. To develop interpretation skills to provide a formal written radiology report of colonic findings. There may be a requirement to work flexibly including evenings and weekends. There is no on-call commitment.
About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A& E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK. St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease. Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice. Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description The full Job description provides details of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role. The person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please see attached document.
Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential BSc Radiography or equivalent qualification. Current HCPC Registration- Diagnostic Radiographer. Completed NCTCA Module A or equivalent CTC qualification. CPD portfolio. Fully CT trained, to perform all types of CT examinations.
Desirable Attendance at relevant study days and courses.
Knowledge and experience Essential Significant CTC Experience (minimum 100 CTC performed unsupervised). Excellent IT skills. Demonstrates ability to work well within a team structure. Teaching experience i.e attended NCTCA Train the Trainers course.
Desirable Departmental audit experience. Management skills. Ability to use initiative and plan own workload.
Skills, abilities and attributes Essential Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to use own initiative. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to lead others. Willingness to learn and develop. Ability to empathise with the patient's needs. Qualified to perform intravenous cannulations and administer drugs under a Patient Group Directive (PGD).
Desirable Able to multi-task. A good problem solver. Good fitness level.
Employer details Employer name London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. Address Central Middlesex Hospital Acton Lane Park Royal, London NW10 7NS Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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Main duties of the job To work as part of a cross Trust multi-disciplinary team consisting of radiologists, nurses, medical secretaries and administration staff offering a high-quality diagnostic and screening CTC service to patients. To work with and deputise for the Clinical Lead Radiographer to support the operational delivery of the daily CTC service. To undertake, unaided, all aspects of CTC imaging, to perform initial assessment of the acquired images, identify significant pathology and make appropriate patient management decisions. Direct communication with patients, face to face and via telephone to explain procedures, answer queries which can be extremely sensitive. To ensure safe operation of CTC equipment and that the correct CTC scanning protocols and SOPS have been followed. To safely prepare and supply the CTC Bowel preparation as per the Trust PGD. To undertake the vetting of CTC requests. To contribute to the provision of CTC training as part of the St Marks National CT Colonography Academy (NCTCA) Centre of Excellence and support CTC service development across the Trust. To ensure all images are available on PACS and assigned to the correct worklist. To undertake daily database maintenance to support research and audit. To develop interpretation skills to provide a formal written radiology report of colonic findings. There may be a requirement to work flexibly including evenings and weekends. There is no on-call commitment.
About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A& E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK. St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease. Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice. Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description The full Job description provides details of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role. The person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please see attached document.
Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential BSc Radiography or equivalent qualification. Current HCPC Registration- Diagnostic Radiographer. Completed NCTCA Module A or equivalent CTC qualification. CPD portfolio. Fully CT trained, to perform all types of CT examinations.
Desirable Attendance at relevant study days and courses.
Knowledge and experience Essential Significant CTC Experience (minimum 100 CTC performed unsupervised). Excellent IT skills. Demonstrates ability to work well within a team structure. Teaching experience i.e attended NCTCA Train the Trainers course.
Desirable Departmental audit experience. Management skills. Ability to use initiative and plan own workload.
Skills, abilities and attributes Essential Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to use own initiative. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to lead others. Willingness to learn and develop. Ability to empathise with the patient's needs. Qualified to perform intravenous cannulations and administer drugs under a Patient Group Directive (PGD).
Desirable Able to multi-task. A good problem solver. Good fitness level.
Employer details Employer name London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. Address Central Middlesex Hospital Acton Lane Park Royal, London NW10 7NS Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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