Specialist CT Radiographer (Band 7)

Post-holders will be radiographers who are keen to be part of an imaging service with a difference. Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust's (CWHFT) imaging directorate is going through a period of transformational change where innovation is at the forefront of what we do.
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, care-focused senior CT radiographer who is keen to contribute and maintain our Trusts commitment to high quality service provision and uphold the highest standards of care for our patients.
The post holder will be responsible for assisting the CT leads in providing the operational management, training of staff and coordination of the CT service at West Middlesex University Hospital., Operationally they will be responsible for assisting in continual improvement of Patient Experience and Quality of Care improvement projects including paperless workflow, CT protocol updates, department wide surveys and reviewing patient pathways.
The post holder must keep at the forefront of developments in CT, and be able to safely implement them in our practices and work flow.
We have a culture which fosters innovation and supports new ideas whilst also ensuring our people are well supported so that they have high rates of employee satisfaction and are professionally developing to be the leaders of tomorrow. Being one of only a handful of Trusts in London to secure Quality Standards in Imaging (QSI) accreditation by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), we are keen to maintain the highest quality standards, and drive quality improvement (QI)., Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Successful applicants will be expected to contribute to the operation of our CT imaging service, ensuring our patients have access to high quality care to assist in diagnosis and treatment and will also be responsible for training and supervising junior staff and students. Our staff are our most important asset which we want to ensure reach their full potential.
Responsibilities include;
1. Approach all situations with curiosity, interest and with the potential to innovate.
2. To demonstrate perspective taking when dealing with patients, customers and fellow staff alike so that all views are understood and considered.
3. To undertake all radiographic duties efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
4. To ensure that all patients receive the best possible standard of care.
5. To assist the CT Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent with the organisation of the CT Department.
6. Work closely with the CT Physics/Siemens team to work on protocol development when needed.
7. Commitment to ensuring own development by exposing self to all necessary modalities at West Middlesex University Hospital.
8. To be conversant with a broad range of CT scanning protocols.
9. Ensure that Radiation Protection guidelines, IR(ME)R, IRR, etc. guidelines and local rules are strictly adhered to.
10. Coordinate the flow of Emergency and Inpatient activity.
11. Contribute to the organisation of Outpatient lists.
12. Assist with practical training of junior staff and student radiographers, acting as a role model through leading by example.
13. Communicate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the directorate.
14. Ensure that guidelines and local rules are strictly adhered to.
15. Ensure that all guidelines relating to staff and patient safety are adhered to whilst in the CT department.
16. Ensure that the rules and procedures of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 are strictly adhered to, and that all working areas are kept clean and safe.
17. Participate in departmental quality assurance programmes as required.
18. Proactively demonstrate interest in developing oneself professionally by proposing QI projects, collecting data and presenting at inter/national conferences.
19. Report and record all equipment faults as well as be able to assist with the diagnosis and remedy of routine faults.
20. Participate in the on call and stand by rotas as required.
21. Comply with, and be able to demonstrate and instruct, safe manual handling techniques.
22. Comply with and be able to demonstrate safe infection control measures.
23. To demonstrate flexibility and adaptability with rostering requirements to ensure a robust and safe imaging service across the Trust.
24. Maintain a high level of commitment to, and take responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD). The post holder is encouraged by the department to attend both personal and professional development activities that assist in their role and the service.
25. The post holder will be required to actively participate in a periodic professional development review, in accordance with Trust guidelines.
26. Ensure compliance with HCPC Code of Conduct.
27. To undertake any other duties which may be appropriate to the post.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites-Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital-along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

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+ If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means your application was not successful.
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+ Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.