Senior Neuroradiographer

Job summary

This role is part time hours.

This role will include some rotation into the various modalities based within the tertiary Neuroradiology department based at The James Cook University Hospital.

This role will include some rotation to the various community imaging sites operated by the Trust

The successful candidate should be competent in routine CT, MRI or Vascular imaging They will be an active member of the multidisciplinary team demonstrating a range of skills to meet the needs of the patient in a safe, caring environment that promotes dignity, privacy and respect.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop skills is the other modalities within neuroradiology.

The post holder will be expected to develop knowledge and skills within the specialty and will assist in the management and delivery of compassionate, high quality patient care.

The post holder has a duty of care to patients and is expected to comply fully with all Trust policies, in particular policies relating to personal and patient safety and the prevention of healthcare associated infections. As a Trust employee you will honour your work commitments, be reliable, trustworthy and uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to the on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist clinical services and advice involving a range of imaging services provided within Neuroradiology. This will include CT Scanning, MRI Scanning and Vascular Procedures.

Provide imaging services as an autonomous practitioner guided by occupational policies, protocols and procedures and maintaining practices in accordance with Trust, Collaborative and Department Policies and Procedures.

Maintain a high standard of patient care.

Be aware of current working policy and practice and, where necessary, propose and implement changes to improve the service.

Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.

About us

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

• Your Leadership Impact
• Leading your Team to Success
• Leading Into the Future
• Service Improvement for Beginners
• Developing your Service Improvement Skills
• Lean Practitioner

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:

• Explore leadership within the NHS
• Promote Trust values and behaviours
• Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
• Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR / BSc / MSc in Diagnostic Radiography
• Current HCPC Registration

Knowledge

Essential

• CT, MR or Vascular trained
• Communicates well with good listening skills and is able to adopt an appropriate style and method of communication

Experience

Essential

• Postgraduate experience in CT, MR or Vascular imaging
• Evidence of the ability to work independently