Are you ready to embark on an exciting career opportunity at one of the world’s leading cancer treatment centres? The Christie Hospital is seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as a Deputy CT Lead. This is a temporary post to cover a 12 month secondment giving an opportunity to develop your leadership skills. If you’re passionate about advancing healthcare dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and eager to work in a dynamic and innovative environment, this role is tailor made for you.
As one of the largest cancer centres in Europe we are committed to pushing boundaries and improving outcomes for patients through cutting-edge technology and ground-breaking research. Join us and be part of an extraordinary team that is transforming the landscape of cancer treatment.
As Deputy CT Lead you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of our CT service. Collaborating closely with the CT Lead you will oversee a team of talented radiographers, ensuring the provision of high-quality care across 3 CT scanners.
Your expertise will contribute directly to the development of tailored treatment plans for patients, helping to optimise their outcomes and overall experience.
As part of your role as CT Deputy Lead you will be provided with training to extend your scope of practice by working alongside Clinical Specialists to develop your skills in CT protocol management, advanced scanning applications, dose management and image optimisation.
MAIN DUTIES
- Assist the CT Lead in the day-to-day management of the CT department, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and compassion.
- Provide leadership and guidance to a team of radiographers, promoting their professional growth and development.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support accurate and timely diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Drive the implementation of new technologies and techniques, staying at the forefront of advancements in CT radiography.
- Participate in departmental audits, research projects and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
Requirements
- Degree in Diagnostic Radiography
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Extensive experience as a radiographer with a strong background in CT imaging.
- Proven leadership abilities with the capacity to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
- Excellent communication skills, fostering effective collaboration across departments.
- Strong problem-solving skills, capable of making critical decisions in a fast paced environment.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and staying up to date with industry advancements.
The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.
We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Iddles Job title: CT Lead Radiographer Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 0161 918 2314
