CT Radiographer

NHS Jobs; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a CT Radiographer to work predominantly in CT and cross-site between Sunderland Royal Hospital and South Tyneside sites. The role requires post-graduate radiography experience with CT exposure and HCPC registration.

The post offers a dynamic, 7-day rota including long days, weekends and nights, with opportunities for professional development. You will perform high-quality CT scans, assist with IV cannulation, supervise students,

Qualifications

• Post graduate radiography experience, including CT.
• Experience in undertaking a wide range of CT examinations independently and to a high standard.
• Registered with HCPC and committed to CPD.
• IV cannulation training and postgraduate CT qualifications.
• Post graduate CT certificate or other relevant postgraduate qualifications.
• Experience in undertaking a wide range of CT examinations independently and to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality CT scans across all areas of the department.
• Carry out plain film imaging when required as part of the rota.
• Deliver a safe, quality service in a fast-paced environment with high patient care standards.
• Supervise support staff and students; participate in a 7-day rota including out-of-hours.
• Flexible approach to work and be able to participate in the Out of Hours Service and weekend working.
• To exercise accountability as set out in the HCPC Code of Conduct.
• To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

IT literacy

Teamwork

Education

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC registration

Postgraduate CT certificate

Tools

PACS

RIS

Vitrea

Syngo.Via

Meditech

AGFA PACS

Job description

Go back South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

CT Radiographer

The closing date is 13 October 2026

Due to staffing changes, an exciting opportunity has arisen forexperienced radiographers to work predominantly in CT and based at SunderlandRoyal Hospitall, although cross site working is actively encouraged.

Sunderland Royal Hospital hasundergone an exciting redevelopment of the Emergency Department, to provide acutting-edge environment for patient care, diagnosis and treatment. Within theDiagnostic Hub of the Emergency Department is a state of the art Canon GenesisCT scanner, this 320 slice scanner allows for rapid diagnosis for ED andacutely unwell patients. There are two additional Canon scanners a CononGenesis and recently a Serve SP within Radiology that are used for an extensiverange of in-patient and out-patient CT examinations,includingbiopsies, percutaneous cryotherapy, colonography studies and cardiacinvestigations. The team at Sunderland is dedicated to CT only, and runs a 24/7service.

SouthTyneside District Hospital has recently installed a 128 slice Siemens go.Top,and also has a 64 slice Siemens go.All. Both are used for a range of in-patientand out-patient CT examinations, including biopsies, colonography studies andcardiac investigations. Additionally, the department has 4 dedicated X-rayrooms, 2 fluoroscopy and interventional rooms, and a peripheral site providingplain film imaging. The team at South Tyneside work across modalities duringthe normal working day, however they are committed to maintaining the CTservice 24/7.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking those candidates with post graduate radiographyexperience, including some time in CT, to apply. We will consider a trainingpost for a suitable candidate with sufficient knowledge of the modality.Additionally, the post holder will be expected to fulfil all aspects of therole of a CT radiographer, including authorisation of scans under instruction, IVcannulation, working unsupervised, and training and supporting colleagues andstudent radiographers.

The CT team work a shift pattern including long days, weekends(long days) and nights. The successful candidate will be expected toparticipate in this rota.

Additionally, there is scope for cross-site working with thededicated CT team at Sunderland Royal Hospital this can be discussed onappointment.

Both sites have forward thinking, dynamic teams who offerexperience and support. Additionally, we strive to offer professionaldevelopment opportunities; recent examples include the Postgraduate Certificatein Computed Tomography, Postgraduate Certificate in Forensic Imaging and CTColon training courses. The trust also provides excellent leadershipdevelopment opportunities.

Do you pride yourself on your standard of radiography knowledge andskills? Are you enthusiastic andresourceful? Can you demonstrate compassion in caring for patients and apatient centered approach? If so then working at South Tyneside and SunderlandNHS foundation Trust could be for you.

About us

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Job responsibilities

• To perform high quality CT scans across all areas of the department, whilst complying with all Trust and departmental policies and procedures.
• To perform plain film imaging when required, rostered as part of the normal working day.
• To deliver a safe, quality service in a fast paced environment with high standards of patient care.
• This post involves a degree of organisation, clinical input and supervising any support staff and students within the section of work.
• Flexible approach to work and be able to participate in the Out of Hours Service and weekend working.
• To exercise accountability as set out in the HCPC Code of Conduct.
• To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

• Ability to perform Moving and Handling tasks
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Ability to maintain confidentiality/security.
• Enthusiasm, initiative and positive approach to career and personal development
• Flexible approach/willingness to participate in changes in working day to increase capacity/improve service delivery
• Ability to travel to other locations within the Trust as required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Able to work in a demanding environment
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to coordinate workflow
• Reliable, flexible and proactive
• Adaptable to change.
• Ability to balance non-clinical and clinical
• Evidence of good organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills, able to communicate with patients and colleagues at all levels
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Basic IT skills (office applications)
• Familiarity with Radiology IT Systems (PACS/RIS)
• Teaching and mentoring skills
• Good patient understanding and patient centered care
• Display behaviors in line with Trust standards
• Provide professional and clinical leadership skills
• Ability to work across a 7 day rota including out of hours commitment.
• Familiarity with
• Soliton,
• Meditech,
• AGFA Pacs
• Vitrea workstations
• Syngo.Via

Experience

• Previous experience in CT imaging
• Good understanding of Radiation safety
• Experience within a UK health setting.
• Experience in undertaking a wide range of CT examinations independently and to a high standard.
• Specialised CT experience e.g. cardiac, colonography

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Demonstrate commitment to professional development with evidence of CPD
• IV cannulation training
• Post graduate CT certificate or other relevant postgraduate qualifications

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.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust