CT Operational Lead Radiographer

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious NHS trust as a Radiographer, where you will develop and maintain the CT service, manage patient bookings, and oversee training for staff and students. This full-time position demands a high level of technical expertise and a commitment to excellent patient care, in a supportive environment focused on continual improvement.

Qualifications

• BSc(Hons) in Radiography is essential.
• Current HCPC registration required.
• Some formal management training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and allocate resources for the CT service.
• Oversee and manage patient bookings and waiting lists.
• Lead the CT team in the absence of the CT Lead.

Skills

Initiative

Radiation legislation

Education

BSc(Hons) Radiography or equivalent

Current HCPC registration

Job description

Job summary

The post holder will be working with the CT Lead Radiographer to develop and maintain the CT service, standardising protocols, managing the patient bookings and waiting lists. To work within the CT team in organizing and overseeing the training of radiographers and students in all aspects of CT scanning, including comprehensive competency assessments in conjunction with the CT Lead.

Working within their area they will undertake practical scanning as well as perform service evaluation to ensure optimal productivity.

In the absence of the CT lead to assume the role of leading the staff within CT.

The post holder will maintain an up-to-date level of knowledge and skills to enable them to maintain a highly professional and technical standard of clinical work. This knowledge will be disseminated through formal and informal CPD practice.

The post holder will be key in ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and experience, as a result we require the post holder to be present in the department 9-5pm Monday to Friday aside from their annual leave and approved study leave (and any other unplanned absence as per Trust Policy). Therefore no local agreement shifts can be undertaken if TOIL is accrued or compensatory rest is required within these hours.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities

The post holder will have a modality overview of CT service needs, to ensure effective co-ordination and allocation of resources. The individual will work very closely with the Superintendent radiographers in provision of Imaging Services at this site CT Lead Radiographer in the provision of CT services

Please see JD for more details.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details Date posted

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year Per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-7178539NUH-A

Job locations

Newham General Hospital

Glen Road

London

E13 8SL

Job description Job responsibilities

The full Job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below

Job description Job responsibilities

The full Job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• BSc(Hons) Radiography or equivalent
• Current HCPC registration

Desirable

• Some formal management training

Skills Essential

• Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance
• A solid understanding of radiation legislation and its application in the workplace as it relates to Radiography practice

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• BSc(Hons) Radiography or equivalent
• Current HCPC registration

Desirable

• Some formal management training

Skills Essential

• Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance
• A solid understanding of radiation legislation and its application in the workplace as it relates to Radiography practice

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham General Hospital

Glen Road

London

E13 8SL

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham General Hospital

Glen Road

London

E13 8SL

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)