Would you like to work in a forward thinking, progressive, innovative Cross Sectional Imaging department? If you have current CT experience and looking a for an opportunity to broaden your skills and enhance your career in Cross Sectional Imaging, this could be the job for you!
We are currently recruiting for two band 5 (Fixed term 6 months contract) radiographers to join our Cross Sectional Imaging team at East Lancashire NHS Hospitals Trust. The successful applicants will have excellent Image quality and patient care high on their agenda. They will be working with a highly skilled team of radiographers, radiologists and radiology assistants, who provide a patient-focused CT service.
The department is set over 3 sites, Blackburn Royal Hospital and Burnley General Hospital and Rosendale Primary care and currently consists of 5 CT Scanners and 5 MRI scanners.
- 1 Siemens X-cite Ct scanner with CT Perfusion for our acute and ED work
- 1 Canon Prism one with cardiac applications
- 1 Canon Aquilion Lightening SP
- 1 Toshiba Aquilion Prime CT Scanner
- 1 GE Revolution Ascend at Burnley General Hospital
- 2 x 1.5 T Canon Vantage Orian MRI scanners
- Siemens Sola-Fit
- Siemens Sola
- Philips Ingenia Evolution mobile unit currently sited at Rossendale. Can be moved to Clitheroe and Blackburn mobile pads.
To provide a high quality responsive diagnostic radiographic service for CT scanning department, whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care.
To take responsibility for the organisation of staff and workflow recognizing the global needs of the department and service provided.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Radiographer to join our team at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.
Complete training will be provided via robust training plan to support enhancement of knowledge and skills in CT scanning.
The successful applicant will be a keen team player who has image quality and patient care high on their agenda.
Candidates should have a flexible approach to their working hours as this contract will be flexible across 7 day working.
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
The post holder will be expected to rotate across all the CT departments to support service and professional development. This is a forward thinking Radiology department that supports Radiographer advanced practice, we have 2 CT Head Reporting Radiographers, 2 MRI Reporting Radiographer and trained CT Colonography Radiographers.
You will have demonstrated the skills necessary to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and have the ability to take the lead in the absence of Senior Colleagues.
We are an innovative department constantly looking at ways to optimise patient care by offering role development for our team. In Radiology we have Consultant Radiographers, a large reporting radiographer team including CT Head reporting and MR MSK reporting.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Vikas Kapoor Job title: Cross-Sectional Imaging Manager Email address: vikas.kapoor@elht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01254 732661
