CT Senior Radiographer

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Radiographer to join our dedicated team of CT and General X-ray Radiographers providing high quality imaging services. The CT department has two GE Revolution CT scanners and, alongside two Siemens Aera 1.5T MRI scanners, forms the Diagnostic Hub which has a significant role in early diagnostics and ambulatory care within the Health Board.

We actively encourage role development of staff supporting our CT Radiographers to train in IV cannulation, image appreciation and act as practitioners for specific CT examinations in line with IR(ME)R 2017 and local protocol.

The Royal Glamorgan Hospital is a great place to develop your skills and gain specialised knowledge in CT and support the general X-ray department on a rotational basis. We are looking for a CT Radiographer with sound knowledge and excellent team working skills.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board hosts the National Imaging Academy Wales which provides us with excellent future development opportunities for our staff. We actively support monthly internal CPD meetings, regularly support external training for staff and we are keen to develop you professionally.

The successful applicants will be based at Royal Glamorgan Hospital but will be expected to be flexible in their approach and may be required to work at other sites within the Health Board.

Main duties of the job

1 x permanent post, 1 x fixed term/secondment for 9 months to cover maternity leave. If you are interested in applying for it as a secondment, please obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying.

The successful applicant will work as s Senior Radiographer providing care for patients attending the CT and General X-Ray departments, working without direct supervision but reporting to the Senior/Superintendent Radiographers within the Department.

There is a requirement to participate in the Department's shift roster which provides a 24 hour service to our stakeholders.

Good communication skills are essential to ensure an effective and safe service to the patients in our care. The successful candidate will be required to liaise with staff across the Health Board and to provide help and instruction to other members of staff within the Department.

In relation to IR(ME)R 2017, you will act as a Practitioner for plain film referrals and for specified CT examination as detailed in your Entitlement document following the appropriate training and assessment period.

Experience and an understanding of the of the Clinical Audit process is an essential requirement of the post and involvement in departmental audits will be encouraged.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.

The Radiology Directorate supports the training and development of staff and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to train and mentor Radiographers and student Radiographers in the CT and Plain film services.

Hours: 37.5 hours/week. You will participate in Radiology Directorate's shift roster as required.