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- Radiology - E00298
- Gradd
- Band 6
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 413-112194-CSSS-TM
- Cyflogwr
- The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Radiology - E00298
- Tref
- Manchester
- Cyflog
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 09/12/2026 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Senior Cross-Sectional Radiographer
Band 6
Trosolwg o'r swydd
The Christie Hospital is one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe and a world-renowned centre for research and education. With a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care, the hospital employs cutting-edge technology and a multidisciplinary approach to provide the highest quality of cancer care.
You will play a crucial role in the accurate and timely diagnosis of cancer patients. Collaborating with a team of experienced radiologists, oncologists and healthcare professionals, you will perform a range of radiographic procedures using state of the art equipment and techniques. Such procedures include, but are not limited to complex CT guided biopsies and drainages and brachytherapy and SABRE planning scans in MR. Your expertise will contribute directly to the development of tailored treatment plans for patients, helping to optimise their outcomes and overall experience.
You will be provided with training to extend your scope of practice by participating in radiographer led screening for Pulmonary Embolisms in CT and brain metastases in MRI, as well as vetting and protocolling CT & MR requests. You will be supported to access professional development and educational opportunities through The Christie Institute for Cancer Education. The Christie People & Culture Plan actively supports AHPs to engage in advanced clinical practice and research from postgraduate through to doctorate level education. Examples include PG Cert opportunities in CT and MR.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
To undertake CT and MR imaging and to support the Clinical Specialists in the efficient delivery of the clinical service. To assess own workload of patients and maintain associated records. To participate in CPD and other developmental activities. Clinical supervision of radiography students
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
The Christie is one of the leading cancer treatment centres in Europe, renowned for its expertise and cutting-edge technology. The Radiology department utilises the latest developments in AI technology across 3 CT and 4 MRI scanners and is undergoing a major capital investment programme (>£50 million) with a new state-of-the art advanced imaging and intervention centre, which will adjoin the new Paterson Research Institute. This specialised environment offers unique opportunities for professional growth:
State-of-the-art facilities: you will have access to the latest technology and work with the most advanced tools available, enhancing your skills and knowledge in the field and allowing you to contribute to cancer diagnostics and treatment.
Collaborative Multidisciplinary environment: opportunities for teamwork, knowledge sharing and professional development. You would have the chance to work closely with experts from different disciplines, contributing to the holistic care of cancer patients.
Impactful Work: cancer is a significant health challenge globally and as a radiographer you would play a crucial role in early detection, staging and monitoring of the disease through various imaging techniques. Your work will directly contribute to accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning for patients helping to improve outcomes and quality of life.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Communication requirements
- To assist in ensuring there is effective communication between the various teams who have input into the Scanning service such as Diagnostic Radiology Staff, students, Medical Physics Staff, Clinicians, Nursing staff and others.
- To ensure that patients understand complex information related to their examination and to encourage patients to cooperate fully in the examination process. This may involve patients with learning difficulties or other disabilities.
- To take part in departmental research and audit and report as necessary.
- Accurate input of patient data into any Trust computer system
Teaching / Training requirements
- Take an active role in the training of qualified radiographers, radiography students and students from other disciplines including visiting engineers and clinical trainee staff
- Maintain expertise in intravenous cannulation techniques.
- To participate in the departmental continuing professional development programme, including participating in appraisal and personal development planning.
- To participate in the Trust’s mandatory training.
- To adhere to the College of Radiographer’s Professional Code of Conduct
Analytical skills
- Assess patient’s clinical condition with relation to the level of risk of giving intravenous contrast medium examination protocols.
- Adapt radiological techniques and protocols in accordance with the condition of the patient
General duties
- Supervision of junior radiographic staff, students and radiographic aides as required.
- Ordering of equipment and consumable items.
- Provision of specialist care of patients to ensure their comfort and safety in the department.
- Checking patient details prior to examination and ensuring all relevant details are on the request card as per the IR(ME)R regulations. Ensuring pregnancy is excluded in female patients of childbearing years.
- Maintenance of the standards of imaging set by the department
- Ensuring that any faults in equipment, fixtures, fittings or fabric of any of the departments are recorded and notified to the appropriate persons, and complying with, and enforcing current Health and Safety and Moving and Handling regulations.
- Ensure that all relevant radiation protection measures for each department are adhered to, e.g. local rules, ionising radiation regulations, IR(ME)R, departmental dose reduction strategies etc
- Maintaining practices in keeping with departmental and Trust Board policies, e.g. fire regulations, patient confidentiality etc.
- To work with the Radiologists, Clinical Specialist Radiographers and other senior staff in the department to review working practices and identifying new ways of working and finding solutions to problems.
- Clinical supervision of radiography students
- There is a contractual requirement to participate in extended day and weekend working, and on-call.
Any other duties, which after discussion might be reasonable requested to maintain the smooth running of the department.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- DCR (R) or BSc Radiography
- HCPC registration
Meini prawf dymunol
- Interested in post graduate study
- Competent in administration of IV contrast
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- A range radiography experience with specific expertise in CT and MR
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience in a variety of other Trusts / Departments of Radiology
- Experience of working in an oncology setting
- Experience with training radiography students
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Planning and organizational skills
- Team worker
- IT skills
- Ability to work under pressure
Meini prawf dymunol
- IT related courses
- Experience of managing workload
- Participation in audit
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Personal development plan with ongoing CPD portfolio
Meini prawf dymunol
- Knowledge of College of Radiographers policies
- Oncology knowledge
OTHER
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Reliable
- Ability to use initiative
- Ability to work under pressure
- Sensitivity and tact
- Ability to participate in extended day, weekend working, and on-call
- Ability to work flexibly
Meini prawf dymunol
- Desire to work with patients who have cancer
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Sarah Iddles
- Teitl y swydd
- CT Principal Radiographer
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0161 918 2314
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
or Dawn Harrop on 0161 918 2529 MRI Principal Radiographer
Rhestr swyddi gyda The Christie NHS Foundation Trust yn Proffesiynau Perthynol i Iechyd neu bob sector



