Radiographer

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Job Summary

Due to the expansion of the current CT services and the installation of a 9th CT scanner in July 2023, an exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals to join the CT team at UHNM. There are a number of vacancies and we welcome applications from those already with experience in CT or those wishing to expand their knowledge and skills and train in CT on a Band 5 to Band 6 preceptorship.

The successful candidate will be committed to giving our patients and referrers the very best quality of care and service.

The CT scanning department currently has eight state of the art CT scanners providing support to a wide range of referrers, including the level 1 Major Trauma centre, Vascular and Neuro intervention, Paediatric , Musculo skeletal, and Oncology services.

Being part of the University Hospital of North Midlands brings with it excellent career development opportunities and contributing to the training of student Radiographers on their clinical placement

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be provided with an induction period supported by a mentor, during which time it will be ensured that they are equipped to undertake all of the CT procedures performed during the 24/7 service. CT Radiographers will be required to participate in the 24/7 shift pattern.

Your day to day role would include: o Efficient and effective running of theCTlists, ensuring that policies and procedures are adhered to provide a safe and efficient environment for the patient o Participate in the supervision of student Radiographers o Maintaining good working relationships with allDepartments o Be proactive and keen to fulfil the responsibilities of the Band 6 role as in the Job Description.

About Us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job Description Job Responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Skills

Person Specification Skills/experience Essential

• NHS Experience
• Attitude
• Knowledge of IRMER/IRR
  
  

Desirable

• IV cannulation
• CT experience
  
  

HCPC Registration Essential

• HCPC
  
  

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG

Employer’s website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)