Advanced Radiographer - Paul Strickland Scanner Centre - Northwood
Here at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust,
Our mission is: Providing high-quality, compassionate care for our communities
Our vision to 2030 is: To be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service
Job overview
We are recruiting for a Advanced Radiographer who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
We are recruiting a developmental band 6/7 Radiographer (dependent on experience) to join our team.
The Centre is a specialist imaging unit (MRI, CT, PET/CT) with a large research commitment which requires highly specialised imaging knowledge. We are closely linked with the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre and a large proportion of the workload is oncology related.The post includes the ability to communicate highly complex information and provide reassurance to patients as well as regular participation in research and clinical trial activities.
This post requires high levels of flexibility and professional autonomy and includes an adaptable rotation through all three imaging modalities in the Centre.
In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,314 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
The Advanced Radiographer position includes an adaptable specialist rotation through all three diagnostic imaging modalities in the Centre.
There are opportunities to learn and refine a range of imaging skills and participate in research.
Line management opportunities and training will be provided. Full or part time applications are welcome.
We have 5 scanners: 2 x Siemens Sola MRI Scanners, Siemens Aera MRI Scanner, Siemens Force Dual Source Dual Energy CT scanner, , and Siemens Vision PET/CT scanner.
You will be responsible for maintaining high quality and safety standards in the clinical imaging areas of MRI, CT and PET CT, participating in the internal rotation scheme between modalities.
If selected to interview, you will be asked to prepare a short presentation (10 mins) entitled: Discuss the Qualities of a Competent Band 7 Radiographer.
Working for our organisation
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
- The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
- New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
- Hertford County, Hertford
- Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.
We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.
In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,314 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria- BSc (Hons) Diag. Rad or DCR(R)
- MSc or equivalent experience and postgraduate study
- CPD portfolio
- HCPC Registration
- Public liability Insurance /SoR Membership
- IV Cannulation Course
- Attendance at relevant modality study days
Previous Experience
Essential criteria- A broad range of general radiography experience
- NHS experience
- Experience in at least one of PSSC’s rotational modalities
- Demonstrable competency in using a PACS/RIS system
- NHS experience
- Experience of dealing with death and dying patients
- Research publications
- Mentoring
Skills
Essential criteria- Excellent communication an interpersonal skills
- Well-ordered and accurate record keeping abilities
- Excellent IT skills
- Team leadership and ability to motivate others
- Ability to work under pressure
- Evidence of teaching skills
- Able to prioritise own and others workload
- Leadership experience
- Management skills
- Line management experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Up-to-date knowledge of Radiation protection guidelines and regulations
- Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
- Up-to-date knowledge of current imaging techniques
- Data protection legislation
- Clinical Governance
- Imaging for Oncology
- Knowledge of radionuclide imaging, including unsealed sources
- Advanced knowledge of a wide range of novel MR & CT techniques
- Knowledge of Research imaging governance and procedures
Our values
We want our staff to believe in, demonstrate and live our values in everything we do.
Include
We value the diversity and experience of our community colleagues and partners, creating relationships and climates that provide an opportunity to share, collaborate and grow together.
Respect
We create a safe environment where we are curious of the lived experience of others, seek out best practice and are open to listening and hearing new ideas.
Improve
We are committed to consistently delivering excellent services and continuously looking to improve through a creative workforce that feels empowered to act in service of our shared purpose.
Committed to our Community
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all job applicants, staff, patients and the wider community. We want to create a workforce which represents the communities we serve. We are on a journey to become a more inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone regardless of their background.In particular we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, and candidates from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds who are currently under-represented in various parts of our workforce .
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to support flexible working for our staff wherever possible and all our employees are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and achieved our status in 2019.
We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact us by emailing [email protected]
We are also proud to support our UK armed forces by supporting Reservists, Cadet Instructors, Veterans and military spouses/partners into employment and offering supportive policies that value their contribution to the community and to our Trust.
We are committed to being a carer-friendly environment, addressing the complex needs of families with caring responsibilities. In partnership with Carers in Hertfordshire, all our working carers have access to support from recruitment. We are also a member of Carers UK, providing resources to make balancing work and caring easier.Our approach is inclusive, recognizing diverse challenges and creating a supportive environment where carers feel valued.
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