Specialist CT/MRI Radiographer

Job summary

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic, skilled MRI/CT radiographer to join our friendly and dedicated cross sectional team as we expand our service. The candidate must be CT and/or MRI trained with at least 1 year recent experience in providing cross sectional imaging in a busy district general hospital or equivalent. The position is permanent and covers 37.5 hours a week with extended days, 7 day working with an expected change from a CT on-call service to a proposed night shift.

You must hold a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent, evidence of post graduate study, HCPC registration, demonstrate evidence of CPD. A certificate for IV cannulation from a SoR approved course would be an advantage.

Main duties of the job

The dept has 2 GE Apex Elite CT scanners providing a wide range of imaging including Staging scans, Angiography, Trauma Imaging, Cardiac imaging and Radiographer led CT Colonography.

The dept has two 1.5T Siemens Sola MRI scanners. We provide a wide range of MRI imaging including MSK, Gynae, GI, Paediatric, Stroke and Breast imaging. We have recently expanded our service to include cardiac MRI scanning and have introduced a cardiac physiology supported MRI conditional implant service.

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.

With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.

We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.

Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person specification

HCPC Registration

Essential

• Registered with HCPC
• Evidence of extensive CPD
• Clinical Audit/research projects
• Knowledge of IR(ME)R2017

Desirable

• Post grad qualification or relevant clinical experience in one or more specialised areas ideally relating to cross sectional imaging.
• NHS experience
• Supervisory and training experience

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of Post graduate study

Experience

Essential

• 1 yr plus recent practical experience in CT/MRI

Skills

Desirable

• SOR cannulation trained