CT Radiographer

NHS; Norwich; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS Foundation Trust in Norwich is seeking a motivated radiographer to join its CT team. The role involves managing department operations, training staff, and delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging. Candidates must hold a relevant qualification and be HCPC registered. Flexible working patterns exist, and the position offers a competitive salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 per annum.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Appropriate knowledge must be up to date and underpinned by theoretical and practical experience.
• Ability to adapt technique for high quality diagnostic imaging.

Responsibilities

• Management of day-to-day working of the department.
• Take part in the training of undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Communicate effectively with clinical staff regarding operational issues.

Skills

Ability to train other members of staff including all clinical staff at undergraduate & postgraduate levels

Knowledge of contrast media, its effects and adverse reactions

Education

Diploma/Degree of College of Radiographer or equivalent

Current HCPC registered

Job description

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University NHS Foundation Trust is a large Acute Foundation Trust, renowned for providing a wide range of imaging services to a population of about 1 million people. To answer the population's needs, we've opened a new community diagnostic centre, allowing us to cater for the ever-growing demand. This will result in an improved environment for patient care, diagnosis and treatment.

The Trust is Head of the Clinical Research Network for the Eastern Region and has one of the three national Radiology Academies.

We continue to benchmark positively across a range of key performance indicators for radiology. In line with the Trust's PRIDE values, we are pleased to seek highly motivated candidates to join our dynamic, friendly CT team. The values and behaviours of our team drive the pursuit and development of compassionate care and respect in CT. Applicants will contribute and work within the CT Team to deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging to all service users, ensuring clinical safety and facilitating a high standard of patient care. The post requires a flexible and enthusiastic radiographer to join our friendly team working 12.5-hour shifts, providing a 24/7 CT service.

Main duties of the job

The QSI-accredited Radiology Department strives to provide patient-focused services within a framework of quality and innovation, and staff development. Our approach to service and staff development has an excellent and proven track record, attaining national awards for cardiac imaging.

The Computed Tomography (CT) Department has five scanners at the main site: Siemens Drive and Edge+, newly installed this year, Siemens Flash, a Siemens AS+, and GE Optima 660 Scanner: and 4 new Canon scanners at the CDC: 1 Aquilion One PRISM and 3 Aquilion SP providing imaging to the community. Working within CT provides opportunities to gain excellent experience in a wide range of CT equipment and imaging procedures, including trauma, MSK, neurological, vascular, perfusion scanning, paediatric, and oncology. Significant growth within interventional, therapeutic CT and cardiac imaging offers a wide scope for personal development.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Details Date posted

08 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-25-CS0047-A

Job locations

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description Job responsibilities

• Management of the day-to-day working of the department and taking responsibility for their own work area, prioritising their own workload according to clinical information available, and incorporating training needs of other staff. This will include rearranging staff at short notice when necessary.
• Take part in the training of undergraduates, postgraduates, including medical staff, medical students and radiographic assistants in CT. Where necessary, organise their training sessions, induction and providing tutorials. Act as a clinical supervisor and/or assessor when appointed to this role.
• Communicate effectively with the Modality Team Lead, Consultant Radiologists, clinical staff and radiology assistant staff regarding operational and clinical issues.
• To demonstrate skill in adapting technique to achieve high quality diagnostic imaging in patients whose condition would otherwise prevent this. It can frequently means dealing with patients who are in pain and distress, while maintain high standards of proficiency.
• Perform CT examinations solo or as part of the team, maintaining high professional and quality standards.
• Maintain an up to date and evidence bases continued professional development, by attending mandatory training, provided training opportunities and through research.
• Participate in staff development training through knowledge sharing and demonstrations. Partake in the annual appraisal opportunity.
• Ensure a high standard of professionalism and patient care within their work area. This includes appropriate and effective communication with patients by reassuring the patients, increasing their confidence, and promote co-operation to obtain the required diagnostic images to answer the clinical query.
• Take part, as appropriate, in the extended working day model (including weekends), night shift and bank holiday work pattern. To be flexible with shift patterns in view of staffing levels and training needs.
• Act as a highly specialised resource for developing new imaging techniques and adapting these to the needs of the clinician.
• Comply with all relevant Trust policies and procedures.
• Report all incidents or accidents involving patients, visitors or staff and, complete accurate statements and reports.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.

Job description Job responsibilities

• Management of the day-to-day working of the department and taking responsibility for their own work area, prioritising their own workload according to clinical information available, and incorporating training needs of other staff. This will include rearranging staff at short notice when necessary.
• Take part in the training of undergraduates, postgraduates, including medical staff, medical students and radiographic assistants in CT. Where necessary, organise their training sessions, induction and providing tutorials. Act as a clinical supervisor and/or assessor when appointed to this role.
• Communicate effectively with the Modality Team Lead, Consultant Radiologists, clinical staff and radiology assistant staff regarding operational and clinical issues.
• To demonstrate skill in adapting technique to achieve high quality diagnostic imaging in patients whose condition would otherwise prevent this. It can frequently means dealing with patients who are in pain and distress, while maintain high standards of proficiency.
• Perform CT examinations solo or as part of the team, maintaining high professional and quality standards.
• Maintain an up to date and evidence bases continued professional development, by attending mandatory training, provided training opportunities and through research.
• Participate in staff development training through knowledge sharing and demonstrations. Partake in the annual appraisal opportunity.
• Ensure a high standard of professionalism and patient care within their work area. This includes appropriate and effective communication with patients by reassuring the patients, increasing their confidence, and promote co-operation to obtain the required diagnostic images to answer the clinical query.
• Take part, as appropriate, in the extended working day model (including weekends), night shift and bank holiday work pattern. To be flexible with shift patterns in view of staffing levels and training needs.
• Act as a highly specialised resource for developing new imaging techniques and adapting these to the needs of the clinician.
• Comply with all relevant Trust policies and procedures.
• Report all incidents or accidents involving patients, visitors or staff and, complete accurate statements and reports.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Diploma/Degree of College of Radiographer or equivalent
• Current HCPC registered

Experience Essential

• Appropriate knowledge must be up to date and underpinned by theoretical and practical experience

Skills Essential

• Ability to train other members of staff including all clinical staff at undergraduate & postgraduate levels
• Knowledge of contrast media, its effects and adverse reactions and contra-indications

Attitude, aptitude Essential

• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Diploma/Degree of College of Radiographer or equivalent
• Current HCPC registered

Experience Essential

• Appropriate knowledge must be up to date and underpinned by theoretical and practical experience

Skills Essential

• Ability to train other members of staff including all clinical staff at undergraduate & postgraduate levels
• Knowledge of contrast media, its effects and adverse reactions and contra-indications

Attitude, aptitude Essential

• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence

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

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)