CT Radiographer

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Gateshead is seeking a motivated Radiographer experienced in Computed Tomography. The ideal candidate will support a dynamic team, delivering high-quality imaging services and adapting to evolving healthcare challenges. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity to work flexible shifts with commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Staff support networks

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years qualified experience in X-Ray.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high-quality clinical imaging duties in CT.
• Support timely radiographic service on a 24/7 basis.
• Adapt to meet local and national modernization agendas.

Skills

Specialist experience in Computed Tomography

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Radiographer with specialist experience in Computed Tomography, and a minimum of 2 years qualified experience in X-Ray. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a highly developed sense of patient care to join our friendly and progressive team.

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

The current shift pattern includes a mixture of long and short days, weekends, and nights, with some regular commitments to the general radiography team. Flexibility and a forward-thinking approach are essential to meet the challenges of the evolving healthcare environment, including a focus on 7-day working and progress towards Imaging Services Accreditation.

Please note: PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.

The post holder will assist in delivering a high-quality service by performing clinical imaging duties, primarily in CT, within the Radiology Department, supporting the department in providing a timely radiographic service on a 24/7 basis. Flexibility is required as the department continually adapts to meet local and national modernization agendas.

Based in the North East of England, we provide a range of hospital and community health services from leading facilities including Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon Urgent Care Centre, and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were among the first foundation trusts in the country and have consistently achieved high levels of patient care. We employ around 4,800 staff and operate 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values, encapsulated by the acronym ICORE (Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement), underpin everything we do. We support a range of staff networks, including the GEM (Global Ethnic Majority), D-Ability, LGBTQ+, Women’s, and emerging Armed Forces networks, to foster inclusion and continuous improvement.

We prioritize the health and wellbeing of our staff through initiatives like the ‘Balance’ programme (balancegateshead.com), supporting our diverse workforce for a positive and healthy working environment.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Abby Hayes
• Job Title: CT Lead
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]