Band 6 CT Radiographer - Fixed Term

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 6 senior Radiographer to join our radiology department based in CT.

The CT service is over four sites, King George and Queen’s which provide acute and elective scanning and Barking Community Hospital and St Georges in Hornchurch which are elective only scanning on a modular unit.

It is essential that you are a good communicator and good team player. You must be capable of working unassisted, within a team in and taking the lead in organising the day to day running within the modality. You will form part of a team of staff in the Imaging Department responsible for the provision of a safe, efficient, high quality service working in accordance with Imaging Department and Trust protocols. The post holder will be expected to maintain and develop high standards of patient care amongst all users of imaging services.

You will support the Imaging Department team in achieving the departmental and Trust objectives and will supervise and advise junior staff.

You will be required to work flexibly – weekday/weekend and participate in out of hour’s standby rota, as we are a 7-day working department.

Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will participate in the effective running of the CT department under the direction of the senior staff, ensuring delivery of high quality patient care. In liaison with the senior radiographers the post holder will provide supervision of junior staff, students and assistant practitioners.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.  Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Sarah Wood, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4188. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.