Senior Neuroradiographer

Job summary
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
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

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

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• DCR(R) / BSc / MSc in Diagnostic Radiography
• Current HCPC Registration

Knowledge & Skills
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

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.