Mobile CT Radiographer — London

Cobalt is a medical imaging charity with services accredited to the Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI). The Charity has recently invested in a fleet of four Siemens go. CT scanners providing the very latest CT technology.

Job purpose

To carry out the day to day scanning on the mobile CT units, supporting a wide range of CT examinations including lung cancer screening, using the latest Siemens CT technology. To ensure a safe reliable and efficient CT service is maintained with a high level of patient satisfaction. To undertake modality specific imaging procedures efficiently and effectively for all patients; adhering to the best practice of radiographic technique. Maintaining a high level of professionalism and technical standard of work, complying with relevant Codes of Practice.

Key role responsibilities

• To have highly specialist knowledge of all CT specific procedures.
• Undertaking supervised imaging procedures in line with existing modality-specific clinical guidelines and protocols (IR(ME)R 2000, Code of Clinical Practice) Protocol the patient referrals in line with the departmental guidelines.
• Run Quality Assurance checks on equipment, and action as appropriate.
• Ensures due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and to ensure patient views are sought and taken into account.
• Undertake examinations in line with the patient referrals adhering to departmental guidelines.
• To be proficient in all aspects of CT and image transfer for remote reporting where required.
• To hold the appropriate cannulation qualification.
• Manipulate and position all patients providing immobilisation when required.
• Handle and operate highly specialised and expensive equipment.

Required skills and experience

• HPC Registration
• D.C.R. or BSc in Radiography
• Substantial postgraduate experience in CT
• Awareness of changes within imaging practice
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
• Experience of Audit
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures

Full job description

For an informal conversation or to find out more before making an application contact:

Roisin Dobbin-Stacey, Head of PET/CT and CT

Tel: 01242 535917 Email: roisin.dobbinstacey@cobalthealth.co.uk.

Please be aware that Cobalt is not able to sponsor non-EU/EEA Tier 2 applications.

To apply, please download our application form from the menu on the right and upload it along with your CV, certificate and cover letter.