Rotational CT Radiographer

Undertake radiographic examinations to departmental standards, assisting radiologists, radiographers and nurses under appropriate supervision. Ensure patient care, comfort, safety and positive identification in line with IR(ME)R.

Organise worklists to maintain service efficiency and meet clinical priorities. Adapt to changing needs and uphold national, Trust and departmental standards.

Perform IV cannulation, contrast injections and rectal cannulation for CT colonography following training and competency assessment. Assist with interventional examinations, maintaining sterility and ensuring consumables are available.

Report incidents, accidents and near misses to the line manager and through the Trust system. Support new starter inductions, ensuring equipment training is completed and documented.

Participate in appraisals and quality assurance programmes. Maintain accurate, timely clinical and departmental records.

Rotate through CT, general X-ray, fluoroscopy, theatre, ED, mobile and other areas, including weekends, bank holidays, nights and flexible shifts.

Maintain high standards of appearance, hygiene, conduct, punctuality, attendance and competence in accordance with HCPC and departmental requirements.

Perform other radiographic or related duties as directed by the Lead or Clinical Manager to ensure efficient departmental operation.

Inform patients when examinations are complete, explaining where to go and when/where to obtain results. Advise referring clinical staff and liaise with departments, particularly ED, about delays caused by workload, equipment breakdowns, sickness or other factors. Communicate effectively with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team to provide timely, patient-centred care. Maintain relationships across the Trust and Directorate, encourage staff suggestions to line managers, attend departmental meetings and cascade information appropriately.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Optimise radiographic parameters for each patient presentation. Review images for diagnostic quality and referral queries, escalating urgent findings appropriately. Maintain CPD and an up-to-date portfolio. Train, supervise and assess students and junior radiographers. Keep updated on software/hardware changes and apply these to protocols. Use safety equipment and report defects. Comply with the Data Protection Act, Directorate quality standards, policies and procedures, and mandatory training requirements.

Assist with patient lists and porter coordination, ensuring efficient service delivery and patient experience. Never undertake tasks beyond your competence.

Act as an IR(ME)R Operator under the relevant Standard Operating Procedure to Identify Individuals Entitled to Act as Operator under IR(ME)R and as a Practitioner for plain-film and CT protocol-led examinations under the corresponding Practitioner procedure.

Comply with current ionising radiation regulations, systems of work, local rules, policies and procedures, ensuring maximum radiation protection for staff, patients and visitors. Contribute to developing, monitoring and reviewing departmental risk management programmes. Follow fire, health and safety, and COSHH regulations, maintaining safe working practices and protecting yourself, patients and others.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL EFFORT Position patients for all CT and general radiographic examinations, maintaining image quality, comfort and safety. Avoid discrimination against current or potential colleagues based on sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, creed, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.

Maintain cleanliness and perform superficial maintenance of radiology equipment and accessories. Immediately report equipment breakdowns or malfunctions to the Duty Superintendent or modality lead. Maintain appropriate stock levels in all work areas and take responsibility for planning your workload and completing scheduled duties.

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Qualifications & Education

Essential: - DCR or BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography; - State Registered with HCPC; - Evidence of CPD

Knowledge & Experience

Essential: - General Radiography experience and a knowledge of current trends and Ionising Radiation Regulations; - Substantial NHS experience

Desirable: - Supervisory management of staff; - Evidence of working in CT

Skills & Abilities

Values / Behavioural / Attitiudes