CT Radiographer

Transformation Unit; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated CT Radiographer with Band 6 level experience. The post involves rotating across CT scanning sites within the trust and delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging.

The role requires HCPC registration and a DCR/BSc in Diagnostic Radiography, with opportunities for professional development and flexible working patterns.

Qualifications

• DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography completed and HCPC registered.
• Evidence of relevant post graduate training or education.
• Masters level / Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma in CT or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality diagnostic radiographic service as part of the CT team.
• Carry out CT examinations accurately, safely and efficiently.
• Direct and develop the team, maintaining patient care standards.
• Maintain good professional links and promote service within CT.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

CT imaging knowledge

Independence

Education

DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC registration

Postgraduate CT training

Masters level / Postgraduate study in CT

Tools

Microsoft Office

NHS systems

Job description

Main area CT Radiographer Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (4 x 9.375 hours per day or 3 x 12 hours per day) Job ref 190-2067-DIR

Employer Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Northern General Hospital Town Sheffield Salary £39,959 - £48,117 pa/pro rata for part time staff Salary period Yearly Closing 25/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 04/11/2026

CT Radiographer

NHS AfC: Band 6

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.

Job overview

We are looking for highly motivated Diagnostic Radiographers with existing CT experience to join our CT team. The position is based within CT scanning and is currently rotational across 2 sites within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.

The range of CT examinations performed is extremely varied and includes trauma imaging, Neuro, Cardiac, Vascular and abdominal imaging including colonography. We also have a commitment towards supporting and developing clinical trials. We are fortunate enough to utilise 4 Canon CT scanners and 1 Siemens Photon Counting CT scanner.

Applicants will have a DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography and have HCPC registration. Applicants should have excellent communication skills, the ability to multi-task and work independently as well as part of our existing team.

Participation in the CT out of hours shifts and on call from home rota is also expected.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high quality, responsive diagnostic radiographic service as part of a multi-disciplinary team, whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care.

To ensure that safe practice is carried out in accordance with departmental protocols.

Practically to carry out CT examinations accurately, safely and efficiently.

To have a good level of skill & knowledge, in relevant aspects of Radiography encountered in CT scanning, acting as a role model for more junior radiographers and develop their skills.

To maintain positive professional links with other medical and non-medical staff and promote good service and standards within CT.

To deputise for the Superintendent in their absence and liaise with the same to ensure there is continuity and communication within the speciality at all times.

To take daily responsibility for, and direct, the organisation and workflow.

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The Directorate of Medical Imaging and Medical Physics is one of the largest and most diverse Directorates within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role of the Directorate is twofold:

• The provision of diagnostic and interventional imaging procedures.
• The provision of high quality scientific and technical services in Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering.

The Directorate holds a budget of £33 million and employs some 690 members of staff who work across the five hospital sites within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. Medical Imaging and Medical Physics is a key player in every aspect of the services the Trust provides and also delivers services to other Trusts and external organisations.

The directorate is committed to training and staff development and we offer a variety of training opportunities. As an organisation we aim to recruit those who uphold our values that are embedded in our belief to be a premier provider of health care in the region.

Please note this advertisement is for both full time and part time opportunities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• DCR or Bsc in Diagnostic Radiography
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of relevant post graduate training or education
• Masters level / Post graduate Certificate / Diploma level study in CT
• Specialised short courses in relevant imaging subjects and /or experience to graduate certificate or diploma level or equivalent qualification/experience.

Experience

• Current and relevant post qualification experience.
• CPD portfolio or relevant evidence showing clinical working at graduate certificate / diploma level
• Participate in professional lectures, study days and workshops
• Experience at Senior 1/ Band 6 Radiographer/Practitioner grade
• Experience of audit, teaching and supervision

Skills and Knowledge

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Take additional responsibility for team development.
• Demonstrate good leadership qualities and have the ability to take daily responsibility for, and direct, the organisation and workflow within designated team.
• Have sound IT skills covering Microsoft office, NHS systems, emails etc.
• Awareness of DoH, NHS, Trust targets and initiatives and strategies

Personal Qualities

• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Flexible attitude to working hours
• Excellent organisational skills
• Approachable and empathetic
• Ability to work closely with other professions to establish, maintain, and improve service and be open to changing working practices which can improve the same.
• Ability to act on own initiative

Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here .

Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. W hen you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.

If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.

The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.