CT Advanced Radiographer

Integrated Care System; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive healthcare provider is seeking a CT Advanced Radiographer to deliver exceptional diagnostic services at Milton Keynes University Hospital. The successful candidate will possess a degree in Radiography, demonstrate advanced clinical skills, and contribute to a vibrant team dedicated to patient care. The role offers competitive salary, flexible working, and comprehensive benefits including free on-site parking and a discounted gym membership. Incremental career development opportunities are also available.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free tea and coffee

Discounted gym membership

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience
• Familiarity with radiology information systems
• Evidence of continued professional development in CT techniques

Responsibilities

• Undertake a wide range of CT examinations
• Coordinate inpatient & ED workload
• Mentor junior staff and learners

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Clinical decision-making

Leadership qualities

Education

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers

Health and Care Professions Council Registration

Tools

Radiology information systems (RIS)

Picture archiving communications systems (PACS)

Hospital information systems (HIS)

Job description

Go back Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

CT Advanced Radiographer

The closing date is 12 August 2025

Band 7 £47,810 - £54,710 per annum (pro rata if Part-Time)

Full-time 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.

Are you looking to join an expanding Imaging Department and contribute to the growth of the CT service? Are you a proactive team member looking to develop clinical skills and knowledge whilst honing your leadership qualities?

Applications are invited from enthusiastic and self-motivated radiographers who are specialists in CT with extensive experience in this modality. A commitment to excellent patient care and a desire to develop is essential to complement our highly motivated, multi-disciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical staff at MKUH. Out staff embrace the core values of the Trust - Care, Communicate, Collaborate and Contribute.

As part of our vibrant, friendly and inclusive team, you will be based in the CT department, which currently consists of 3 Canon scanners. There is also a new Imaging Scanning Centre due for completion in Spring 2026.

Interview date: 21 & 22 August 2025

Main duties of the job

You will undertake a wide range of examinations including cardiac CT, CT colonography, biopsies and interventional procedures, emergency scans and outpatient services. You will also contribute to coordinating the inpatient & ED workload, supporting radiographer-led vetting of CT requests as well as assisting in implementing development and progression of CT service. There will be a commitment to the out-of-hours service which will involve some general radiography.

As a vital team member, you will contribute to delivering a proactive, first-class diagnostic service, ensuring exceptional patient care aligned with the Trust's core values, whilst upholding high clinical standards. You will be expected to undertake the role of mentor for junior staff and learners, as well as demonstrating leadership qualities and taking on responsibility for the service when required. Our department currently supports students from the University of Herefordshire and apprentice radiographers studying at the University of Exeter.

About us

"With high scores in Team Working and Line Management, our teams collaborate, communicate and care for one another - because we know we're stronger together"(NHS Staff Survey 2025)

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible workingopportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Job responsibilities

Essential qualifications include excellent communication and organisational skills, a dedication to CPD and practical knowledge of radiation protection, legislation and health & safety requirements. Flexibility in your approach to work is essential, with an unwavering commitment to keeping patients at the forefront of your practice.

• To independently undertake a wide range of CT procedures, ensuring high professional standards of technical competence and patient care are maintained at all times.
• Able to work in an advanced practitioner capacity, with a high degree of autonomy to provide clinical support and advice to other radiographic practitioners.
• In complex and challenging clinical situations, uses a range of skills and strategies to deal with the issues presented and to lead new practice and service developments.
• To aid patient management outcomes and better interpretation and reporting of CT examinations; the post holder should possess an increased curiosity and ability to problem solve as well as advanced technical and clinical decision-making skill sets. At an advanced practitioner level, this should be demonstrated through the consistent promotion of critical thinking by analysing, evaluating, and synthesizing evidence-based information sources.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration
• Evidence of a sound level of computer literacy (MS Teams, word, outlook, power point and excel)
• Familiarity with hospital information systems (HIS), radiology information systems (RIS) and picture archiving communications systems (PACS)
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements
• Sound awareness of data protection, freedom of information and confidentiality issues within NHS
• Evidence of keeping informed of the current CT imaging techniques & practices via short courses & study days to underpin knowledge development.
• Knowledge of relevant national imaging standards (e.g., IR(ME)R 2017, IRR '17 and associated codes of practice)

Experience

• Experience of an extensive range of CT procedures, including use of multi-slice CT.
• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience
• Wide range of General Radiographic experience since graduation.
• Experience of taking responsibility for the successful training of a team of radiographers within CT.
• Experience of the clinical management of a CT Service.
• Experience of dealing with breakdowns and taking remedial action within CT.

Skills

• Good organizational and time management skills
• High level of self-motivation and ability to learn and develop.
• Logical approach to decision making and problem solving.
• Ability to work to agreed protocols and standards of good/ best practice.
• Able to write protocols, policies, and procedures in relation to CT service.
• Ability to prioritize own workload and work effectively under pressure.
• Flexible attitude to service provision and enthusiasm for change
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of as team.
• Ability to cope with the physical demands of the role which will include manual support/ lifting of patients and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance.
• Proven ability to assess clinical situations & indications and act appropriately (i.e., vetting process).
• Can perform IV cannulation or willing to be trained.

Personal and people development

• Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness.
• Deal calmly and politely with members of hospital staff who are working in areas of extreme pressure.
• Interest and willingness in teaching / training less experienced staff & students when in imaging and help attending students in their training and development.
• Maintain continued professional development as required by HCPC.
• Patient centered and customer focused.
• Aspires to develop leadership and management potential.

Communication

• Good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
• Consistently demonstrates a friendly professional attitude and approach in the workplace.
• Good empathic skills and the ability to manage issues in a caring, compassionate, and considerate manner.
• Ability to work across disciplines and with a wide range of professional groups.
• Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis.
• Professional in appearance and conduct

Specific requirements

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations. i.e., see functional requirements of radiographer)
• To participate in the departmental shift system including working weekends, evenings, and nights.
• Satisfactory pre-employment checks. Occupational Health and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance and references spanning 3 years.
• Has an acceptable attendance and punctuality record at work.
• Ability to travel to all trust sites

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.

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearper annum (pro rata if Part-Time)