Band 7 - CTC Lead Radiographer, Radiology | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 13 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £48,270 - £54,931 pa inc HCA |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 July 2025 |
| Location: | Cross Site, WD18 0HB |
| Company: | West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7279902/360-C-10184 |
Summary
We are looking for a CT Colonoscopy Lead Radiographer to join our radiographic workforce.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the endoscopy and gastro teams at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Trust.
The role is a leadership position within the CT outpatient department alongside endoscopy and gastro teams.
They will be mentoring and supporting a team of Radiographers undertaking CT Colonoscopies.
There will be a requirement to undertake virtual CT Colonoscopies, demonstrating exemplary patient care and attention to detail.
The post holder will be working closely and reporting to the CT outpatient lead Radiographer and Endoscopy lead Nurse/Practitioner.
There may be a requirement to work within the endoscopy/gastro suite and assist with the diagnostic referrals and appointment handling.
This role requires working cross-site & departments between Radiology and potentially Endoscopy.
The post holder will act as a link between endoscopy and colorectal services to improve pathway from referral to diagnostic phase.
This post holder will lead and assist on reducing waiting times from referral to colonography and referral to CTC diagnostic tests.
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
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The post holder will be located within Radiology department, working alongside the lead Superintendent Radiographer to complete the CTC examinations and other CT scans as needed as part of the CT team.
There is potential to be located within the endoscopy and colorectal clinics. During these clinics they will triage and authorise referrals to CTC and support the Endoscopy department with running straight to test clinics. This will involve, discuss and administer bowel preparation for Endoscopy examinations and procedures.
Whilst in Radiology, they will be providing a high standard of radiographic services to Radiologists and patients.
Supervision of junior staff and students and deputising for the OP Lead Radiographers in their absence.
This advert closes on Sunday 29 Jun 2025