Superintendent CT Radiographer

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the country. We have over 13,000 staff providing care across 48 specialties, spanning five hospitals which care for more than one million patients each year. As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population.

Job Overview: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton have an exciting position available for a CT Superintendent Radiographer based at our community diagnostic centres at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital and supporting our CT services across UHDB. The successful candidate will be responsible for the training plans for new staff and the continual development of CT staff across UHDB as well as working clinically to support the CT services. This is a full‑time post, however part‑time may be considered for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will have a BSc degree in diagnostic radiography or equivalent and have current registration with the Health and Professions Council (HCPC).
• We have a focus on patient care and deliver a high quality Diagnostic Imaging Service with a varied caseload ideal for training and further developing your career.
• We currently have 6 GE CT scanners and soon to gain an additional 5 GE scanners including the newest to market, GE Revolution Apex, and GE Revolution Ascend.

Key Requirements:

• Current HCPC registration
• BSc Hons or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
• Substantial post‑registration practice, resulting in the broadening of expert knowledge and experience
• Highly specialised knowledge in imaging, underpinned by theory and experience
• Expert knowledge in core practice imaging examinations, underpinned by theory and experience
• Up to date breadth and knowledge of radiographic practice
• Proven track record in training, educating and mentoring imaging staff
• Organisational skills
• Problem‑solving skills
• High‑level verbal and written communication skills demonstrating empathy, influence, negotiation, brevity and clarity
• Leadership skills supporting service delivery, guiding and leading junior staff to meet quality standards and targets
• Ability to perform all required plain‑film radiographic examinations to a high standard and act as a source of expertise for junior staff
• Manipulation of complex x‑ray
• Able to work as part of a team
• Role model with a good work ethic
• Able to manage and communicate highly sensitive patient‑related information
• Be highly self‑motivated
• Ability to respond to new technology and procedures, adapting own techniques

• Leadership and/or communication training
• Portfolio demonstrating multiple CPD activities
• Management experience
• PG Cert CT
• PG Cert in Radiographic Education or equivalent
• Experience in radiographic education roles
• Experience of organising CPD lectures, study days and short courses
• Experience in supporting and mentoring junior staff
• Experience of preceptorship and supporting newly qualified staff during their transition into registered practice
• Commitment to lifelong learning for self and supporting others to achieve the same
• Experience and enthusiasm for training staff and students
• Experience and enthusiasm for sharing knowledge, experience and for promoting quality and good governance
• Progressive and successful attitude to own CPD
• Experience of providing CPD opportunities to others

Benefits: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development. On‑going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.

Equality and Diversity: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

Application Details: Closing date of applications: 30 January 2025. Interview date: 13 February 2025.

Contact: Contact Number: 01332 340131. Email: recruitment@uhdb.nhs.uk.