CT Lead Radiographer | Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a highly motivated and experienced CT Radiographer to oversee clinical operations and maintain high patient care standards. This hands-on role requires leadership and extensive CT expertise. The ideal candidate will support a dynamic team, ensuring smooth service delivery and fostering professional development. Opportunities for continuous improvement and participation in quality assurance programs will be integral to this role.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Access to state-of-the-art technology

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in CT operations and patient care standards.
• Experience in clinical leadership within a radiography setting.
• Ability to train and support radiographers and students.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CT team and perform complex examinations.
• Ensure high standards of patient care and manage waiting lists.
• Organize training for radiographers and students.
• Drive service improvements and technology procurement.
• Lead quality assurance programs and participate in continuous professional development.

Skills

CT knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Quality Assurance

Education

Relevant clinical qualification in Radiography

Job description

We are a friendly, dynamic and busy team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care. Our department prides itself on being welcoming, supportive, and collaborative, ensuring new colleagues feel valued from day one.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced CT Radiographer to play a key role in overseeing the day‑to‑day clinical operations of our CT department, working closely with the CT Principal Radiographer. This is a hands‑on clinical role, requiring extensive CT knowledge and expertise, alongside a strong commitment to maintaining the highest standards of service.

The successful candidate will be confident in taking responsibility, making informed decisions relating to staff, patients, and service delivery. They will also provide supervision, guidance, and support to CT radiographers, fostering both excellent service provision and professional development within the team.

Our service operates across Arrowe Park Hospital and the Clatterbridge Diagnostic Centre, with staff rotating between both locations. We are equipped with four state‑of‑the‑art Canon CT scanners – one Aquilion One Prism and three Prime SP – all featuring the latest deep‑learning iterative reconstruction software.

We deliver a wide range of imaging services, including specialist examinations in Cardiac CT, Stroke Perfusion, CT‑guided Interventional examinations and CT Colonography, offering an exciting and varied clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership: Act as the clinical lead CT Radiographer, performing a wide range of complex examinations and supporting the CT Principal Radiographer in leading radiographers and Clinical Support Workers in the day‑to‑day running of the service.
• Service Delivery: Ensure the smooth operation of the CT department, maintaining high standards of patient care and managing the in‑patient waiting list effectively.
• Education & Training: Organise and oversee the training and education of radiographers and students, including delivery of competency assessments across all aspects of CT scanning.
• Service Improvement: Work with the CT Principal Radiographer and Cross‑Sectional Imaging Manager to drive continuous improvement, using modern methods to enhance productivity, support workforce transformation, and contribute to service redesign.
• Quality Assurance: Lead the CT QA programme, participate in CPD, audits, and mandatory training, and contribute to the planning, selection, and procurement of new technology and associated facilities.
• Professional Standards: Take responsibility for your own professional development, demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and uphold the highest standards of professional behaviour.
• Health & Safety: Ensure the safety of patients, colleagues, and visitors by adhering to the Health and Safety at Work Act, Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017, Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017, and all Trust governance policies.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Other Information

• Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
• We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
• We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
• The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Lead CT Radiographer position available with WUTH.

This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Dec 2025