Band 6 CT Radiographer

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Band 6 CT Radiographer required on a temporary basis based in Antrim

Role: Band 6 CT Radiographer

Rate of Pay: £18.10ph

Location: Antrim

Hours: 37.5 to include Evenings and Weekends

Duration: 3 Months

Main duties/Responsibilities:

To undertake CT Scanning duties within the Northern Trust. To participate in extended working days and out of hours sessions to include CT on-call rotation or CT shift system. To participate in flexible 7-day working rotation to meet service demand.

• To lead by example in setting a high standard of personal work whilst acting as a member of a team to ensure the highest possible standards of work.
• Advise and assist staff of a more junior grade by providing advice based on knowledge and experience within the CT team.
• Undertaking CT scanning at Antrim Hospital, or any other hospital within the Northern Trust, including mobile CT scanning locations if required.
• Ability to liaise with relevant individuals and groups and establish good working relationships which support continuous quality initiatives.
• Ensure that personal quality of work is evaluated against performance and departmental quality standards.
• To ensure Radiation Protection rules are applied at all times.
• Observe and comply with the Department's pregnancy, 10/28-day and Local Rules under IR(ME)R (NI) 2018.
• To develop a comprehensive knowledge of the IR(ME)R (NI) 2018 and other related Radiation policies with particular regard to the identification and the justification process.

• To be familiar with and abide by:
• Health & Safety at work order 1978;
• Fire regulations;
• COSHH Regulations;
• Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017;
• All present and future departmental quality standards;
• SoR and HCPC codes of professional conduct for Radiographers.

• To comply with all Trust Infection Prevention and Control Protocols.
• Ensuring that equipment is properly maintained, reporting any deficiencies, malfunctions, defects or occurrence which may affect safety to the Radiographer in Charge.
• Maintaining a high standard of patient care with particular regard to patient dosage and radiation safety.
• Acting as a Professional in treating each patient as an individual in terms of courtesy, kindness, sympathy and confidentiality.
• Participating in Post Registration Courses and In-service Education Programmes to ensure Continual Professional Development.
• Co-operate and take part in the provision of "Out of Hours" Emergency service including at short notice.
• Adopt a flexible approach to workload by participating in extended working day sessions to include evenings, weekends and Public Holidays.
• To participate in Research when required.
• To participate in the Directorate's Audit programme.
• Any other duties or responsibilities appropriate to the grade as directed by the Departmental Manager

Essential Criteria:

• At least 2 years' experience in General Diagnostic Radiography.
• Degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Current Radiographer HCPC Registration.
• Qualification in IV cannulation
• PgCert/Diploma in CT

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. If you are interested please upload your CV to the link provided, and Christine Thompson will be in contact to confirm if you have been shortlisted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate.