The post holder will be expected to clinically lead, a progressive, timely CT scanning service, contributing to the 7 day working of a busy CT department. They will be accountable for their own professional actions, and those of more junior staff below them. They will be expected to uphold high standards of scanning and maintain clinical audits within the department. The successful candidate will be supported to develop leadership skills within the CT department and wider directorate.
CT Radiographer – Deputy to Principle Cross Sectional Radiographer
The Radiology Directorate at the Manchester Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a highly experienced Radiographer to a band 7 position to undertake a full-time clinical role in CT. The role will include deputising for the Cross Sectional site lead Radiographer and driving clinical standards of the highest quality.
The post holder is expected to have extensive CT experience, including evidence of teaching/ training and running a busy CT scanner. They should be able to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of CT scanning, , supported by strong evidence of CPD.
The work undertaken is varied with Interventional procedures undertaken daily alongside trauma and cancer work. We participate in a very active research programme. This new role will support the Principle CT Radiographer in the introduction and ongoing support required during the installation of new CT scanners.
The post holder will be expected to lead the already established hardworking and committed team who work in CT and to support the training and education of junior staff and students on rotation to CT.
Above all the post holder will be expected to demonstrate compassionate and patient centered care and act as a professional role model and inspire others to deliver the same.
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
This advert closes on Monday 11 Nov 2024