Trainee CT Specialist Radiographer Dudley

This is a trainee CT radiographer position. You will be working as part of a friendly team of Radiographers within CT, working alongside rotational staff at Russells Hall Hospital and the Guest Outpatient Centre. Our service is due to expand with additional capability plan. The departments are currently equipped with four state-of-the-art scanners: 2x128 Somatom Definition edge Scanners, 1x128 X.Cite, and a Somatom Pro.Pulse at the Guest Outpatient centre.

You will be expected to participate fully in the extended day service, which includes extended day & night shift patterns, weekends, and bank holidays. Applicants must hold the Diploma of the College of Radiographers or a Degree in Radiography and be HCPC Registered.

Main duties of the job:

• To work predominantly in the CT department performing high quality diagnostic examinations in a diverse range of specialist procedures.
• To participate in any extended day, weekend, Night, and Bank Holiday service provided by CT.
• Providing an emergency service outside of the department's normal working hours.
• To train Radiographers, Radiographer Aides, and student radiographers in CT.
• To assist the Principal CT Radiographer as required with the day-to-day operational management of the CT Departments.
• To work without supervision when required, to perform high quality diagnostic examinations in a diverse range of CT procedures whilst observing the current Ionising Radiation Regulations and Local Rules for CT.

About us:

At the Dudley Group, our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do, providing a world-class service that aligns with our vision of 'excellent health care, improved health for all'. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace. As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options.

Dudley Group offers many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team, including topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Person Specification:

Qualifications & Education:

• Essential: Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc in Radiography, HCPC registration.
• Desirable: Post graduate qualification, CT Certificate of Competence in I.V. cannulation (Short Course).

Knowledge and Training:

• Essential: Evidence of I.V. cannulation training & Competency, evidence of attendance of specialty/short courses in CT, evidence of life support training.
• Desirable: Intermediate Life Support (Short course).

Experience:

• Essential: Post graduate experience in CT with a varied workload.
• Desirable: Previous experience of participation in an emergency CT service, teaching/mentoring, performing & supervising CT Colonography examinations.

Analytical & Judgement Skills:

• Essential: Evidence of ability to solve problems, able to make independent judgements.

Physical Skills & Personal qualities:

• Essential: Able to work within a busy environment, evidence of ability to motivate/organise themselves and others.

Communication & Relationship Skills:

• Essential: Experience of working as part of a team, excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Planning & Organisational Skills:

• Essential: Able to plan, prioritise and run a varied CT list, good organisational and planning skills.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values:

• Essential: Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services, commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome.