Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and specialist Senior CT Radiographer (Band 6) to join our friendly and sociable imaging team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) in Brighton. This exciting opportunity will be perfect for a suitably qualified radiographer who is committed to providing and maintaining a very high standard of patient care and imaging outcomes.



A brand new, purpose-designed, imaging department opened recently in an expansive redevelopment of the Royal Sussex County Hospital site (3Ts Development). This is proving to be a great opportunity for all members of the imaging team who wish to be part of real improvement in patients' experience and imaging outcomes.



The department is supported by a team of Lead Superintendent Radiographers and Superintendent Radiographers, and in return for your commitment to us we will provide ongoing support for your professional development, as well as a friendly, challenging and stimulating work environment.



Applications from Radiographers interested in flexible arrangements will also be considered.



The CT department currently operates 5 scanners - two Canon Aquilion One Prism, two Siemens X.ceed, and one Siemens Drive. Future expansion of the service in the new Louisa Martindale building will result in a total of 6 operational CT scanners on this site.



As a Senior CT Radiographer you will rotate through our outpatient, inpatient and emergency departments seeing patients from a variety of sources.



The post-holder will participate in the 7-day extended day and out-of-hours (OOH) rotas providing a high standard 24 hour emergency service for the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The post will include an orientation to plain film, theatres, mobiles and RACH to be able to provide these services.



At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.



We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.



As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.



We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.



Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust



The Radiographer will be expected to work as a core member of the CT imaging team in all CT departments on the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) site, as well as achieve competence in all areas required as part of the emergency OOH service.



The radiographer will need to be able to undertake a wide range of clinical duties to provide a high quality imaging service and assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, encouraging and supporting colleagues to also do so.



To ensure the department delivers an exemplary service and experience to patients and members of the public.



To ensure departmental adherence to Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) 2017, Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR) 2017 and the Trust's policies, protocols and guidelines.



Actively participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, including the supervision of newly qualified and junior members of staff, assistant practitioners and student Radiographers



Support the Superintendent Radiographers to ensure that the day to day running of the CT departments are smoothly co-ordinated.



To demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development (CPD).



To participate in the extended working day, weekend and night rotas.



Please see JD and PS for full details.