Senior CT Diagnostic Radiographer | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

Are you a highly skilled CT diagnostic radiographer seeking an opportunity to make a difference in cancer care? The Christie Hospital is one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe and a world-renowned centre for research and education. With a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care, the hospital employs cutting-edge technology and a multidisciplinary approach to provide the highest quality of cancer care.

As a diagnostic radiographer, you will play a crucial role in the accurate and timely diagnosis of cancer patients. Collaborating with a team of experienced radiologists, oncologists and healthcare professionals, you will perform a range of CT procedures using state-of-the-art equipment and techniques. Such procedures include but are not limited to complex CT-guided biopsies, ablations and drainages. Your expertise will contribute directly to the development of tailored treatment plans for patients, helping to optimise their outcomes and overall experience.

• To undertake high quality CT imaging
• Support the CT Deputy Radiographers and Principal Radiographer in the safe and efficient delivery of the clinical service
• To manage and coordinate as a team the workload of patients maintaining associated records
• To be actively involved in research, QA and audit
• To participate in CPD and other developmental activities
• Clinical supervision of radiography students and apprentices
• Maintain close communication with the Radiology Team and service users

The Christie is one of the leading cancer treatment centres in Europe, renowned for its expertise and cutting-edge technology. The Radiology department utilises the latest developments in AI technology across 3 CT and 4 MRI scanners and is undergoing a major capital investment programme (>£50 million) with a new state-of-the-art advanced imaging and intervention centre, which will adjoin the new Paterson Research Institute. This specialised environment offers unique opportunities for professional growth:

• State-of-the-art facilities: you will have access to the latest technology and work with the most advanced tools available, enhancing your skills and knowledge in the field and allowing you to contribute to cancer diagnostics and treatment.
• Collaborative Multidisciplinary environment: opportunities for teamwork, knowledge sharing and professional development. You would have the chance to work closely with experts from different disciplines, contributing to the holistic care of cancer patients.
• Impactful Work: cancer is a significant health challenge globally and as a radiographer you would play a crucial role in early detection, staging and monitoring of the disease through various imaging techniques. Your work will directly contribute to accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning for patients helping to improve outcomes and quality of life.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communication requirements: To ensure effective communication between the various teams who input into the scanning service such as Diagnostic Radiology Staff, Students, Medical Physics Staff, Clinicians, Referrers, Service Users etc. To ensure patients understand complex information related to their examination and encourage them to cooperate fully with the examination process. This may involve patients with learning difficulties or other disabilities. Accurate input of patient data into any Trust computer system.
• Teaching / Training requirements: Take an active role in the training of qualified radiographers, radiography students and students from other disciplines including visiting engineers and clinical trainee staff. Maintain expertise in intravenous cannulation techniques, and central venous access devices. To participate in the departmental continuing professional development programme, including participating in appraisal and personal development planning. To participate in the Trust’s mandatory training. To adhere to the College of Radiographer’s Professional Code of Conduct.
• Analytical skills: Assess patient’s clinical condition with relation to the level of risk of giving intravenous and oral contrast medium for examination protocols. Adapt radiological techniques and protocols in accordance with the condition of the patient.
• General duties: Supervision of junior radiographic staff, students and radiographic aides as required. Ensuring stock levels of equipment and consumable items are maintained in the department and advising the relevant staff member if stock needs ordering. Provision of specialist care of patients to ensure their comfort and safety in the department. Checking patient details prior to examination and ensuring all relevant details are on the request card as per the IR(ME)R regulations. Maintenance of the standards of imaging set by the department. Ensuring that any faults in equipment, fixtures, fittings or fabric of any of the departments are recorded and notified to the appropriate persons, and complying with current Health and Safety and Moving and Handling regulations. Ensure that all relevant radiation protection measures for the department are adhered to, e.g. local rules, ionising radiation regulations (IRR (2017)), and IR(ME)R (2017), departmental dose reduction strategies, pregnancy status etc. Maintaining practices in keeping with departmental and Trust Board policies, e.g. fire regulations, patient confidentiality etc. To follow the Trust Values. To work with the Radiologists, Clinical Specialist Radiographers and other senior staff in the department to review working practices and identifying new ways of working and finding solutions to problems. Clinical supervision of radiography students and apprentice radiographers.

There is a contractual requirement to participate in extended day working.