CT Radiographer

DenialHost; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the North East of England is seeking a dedicated Radiographer with a focus on Computed Tomography. With a minimum of one year's experience in general x-ray, the ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, patient-centric environment. This role demands excellent communication and organizational skills to support a multi-disciplinary team and ensure high-quality service delivery in a challenging healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience as a CT Radiographer.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing healthcare demands.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical imaging duties predominantly in CT.
• Support a 24/7 radiographic service.
• Ensure high-quality service to all users through effective teamwork.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Organisational Skills

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Radiographer with specialist experience in Computed Tomography, and a minimum of one-year general x-ray experience. The ideal candidate will have good communication skills and a highly developed sense of patient care to join our friendly and progressive team.

Position Overview

This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a committed professional with strong interpersonal skills to further develop their experience within a specialty role. The post holder must have excellent organisational and communication skills to work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring Radiology continues to provide a high-quality service to all users.

Shift Pattern and Responsibilities

The current shift pattern includes a mixture of long and short days, weekends, and nights. There will also be some regular commitments to the general radiography team.

A flexible and forward-thinking approach is essential to meet the challenges of the evolving healthcare environment, with a focus on 7-day working and working towards Imaging Services Accreditation.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of experience as a CT Radiographer.
• Previous unsuccessful applicants need not apply.
• The post involves performing clinical imaging duties, predominantly CT, within the Radiology Department, supporting a 24/7 radiographic service.
• Flexibility in approach is required as the department adapts to meet local and national modernization agendas.

About Us

Based in the North East of England, we provide hospital and community health services through facilities including Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon Urgent Care Centre, and Bensham Hospital in Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we are one of the first foundation trusts in the country, consistently achieving high levels of patient care. We employ around 4,800 staff and provide 444 hospital beds across the region.

Our Values and Support

Our values, encapsulated by the acronym ICORE (Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement), guide everything we do. We support our staff through various networks, including GEM, D-Ability, LGBTQ+, Women's, and Armed Forces networks. Our Balance programme prioritizes staff health and wellbeing, offering various support initiatives.