Trainee CT Specialist Radiographer

Job overview

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, due for replacements this year, at our acute site.

1x128 X.Cite  due for installation in April & a Somatom Pro.Pulse at the Guest Outpatient centre.

You will be expected to participate fully in the extended day service. This currently 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

Upon completion of  competency and log book:

• 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 departments 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, being responsible for the smooth running of CT scanning lists.
• 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake