Band 7 - CT Lead Radiographer, Hemel Hempstead

NHS; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting leadership opportunity is available to manage the CT service at Hemel Hempstead Hospital. The ideal candidate will ensure high standards in service delivery while supporting a collaborative approach across multiple healthcare sites. This role is perfect for adept communicators looking to enhance their management skills in a dynamic NHS environment.

Qualifications

• DCR(R) or BSc Radiography required.
• CT experience within the NHS is essential.
• Training and mentorship skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational duties of the CT service.
• Ensure efficient delivery of outpatient CT imaging services.
• Supervise junior staff and students.

Skills

Good knowledge of CT techniques

Training and mentorship within CT

Education

DCR(R) or BSc Radiography

PgC or PgD in a CT related programme

Job description

Job summary

A full-time opportunity has become available to lead our CT Service in Hemel Hempstead.

This role will be based at Hemel Hempstead Hospital, with close collaboration with our neighbouring trusts and imaging network.

The successful candidate will also be expected to work at other sites when clinically required.

The role involves ensuring the efficient delivery of outpatient CT imaging services across multiple locations.

Main duties of the job

The duties and responsibilities of the post holder include:

• To lead the operational duties of the CT service at Hemel Hempstead Hospital, West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Trust, whilst also supporting the other site leads.
• To be an effective member of the Radiology senior team, promoting the trust values through our workforce.
• Provide a high standard service to patients and colleagues.
• Complete CT examinations to a high standard.
• Supervision of junior staff and students.

This post is ideal for strong communicators looking to broaden their leadership practice.

About us

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 If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [e-mail] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Details Date posted

13 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,270 to £54,931 a year inc HCA pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-C-10186

Job locations

Hemel Hempstead Hospital

Hillfield Rd

Hemel Hempstead

HP2 4AD

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

Person Specification Education and qualifications: Essential

• DCR(R) or BSc Radiography.
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council.

Desirable

• PgC or PgD in a CT related programme.
• Management qualification.

Knowledge: Essential

• Good knowledge of CT techniques.
• Aware of current trends relevant to the profession.
• Health & Safety.
• Clinical Governance.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Patient Administration Systems, e.g. CRIS, Clinicom, EPR, CERNER.
• Understanding the Trust's policy on equality/diversity and Health & Safety policies.
• Knowledge of Radiology systems of work.
• DMO1, 6-week wait targets.

Experience: Essential

• CT experience within the NHS.
• Dose optimisation techniques.
• Training and mentorship within CT.

Desirable

• Experience of managerial and leadership position within an NHS Radiology department.
• Complaint handling.

Person Specification Education and qualifications: Essential

• DCR(R) or BSc Radiography.
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council.

Desirable

• PgC or PgD in a CT related programme.
• Management qualification.

Knowledge: Essential

• Good knowledge of CT techniques.
• Aware of current trends relevant to the profession.
• Health & Safety.
• Clinical Governance.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Patient Administration Systems, e.g. CRIS, Clinicom, EPR, CERNER.
• Understanding the Trust's policy on equality/diversity and Health & Safety policies.
• Knowledge of Radiology systems of work.
• DMO1, 6-week wait targets.

Experience: Essential

• CT experience within the NHS.
• Dose optimisation techniques.
• Training and mentorship within CT.

Desirable

• Experience of managerial and leadership position within an NHS Radiology department.
• Complaint handling.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Hemel Hempstead Hospital

Hillfield Rd

Hemel Hempstead

HP2 4AD

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Hemel Hempstead Hospital

Hillfield Rd

Hemel Hempstead

HP2 4AD

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)