CT Radiographer Specialist | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in York is seeking a dedicated CT Radiographer to join their multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration and previous CT experience, and will work collaboratively to ensure high-quality imaging services for patients. The role requires effective communication, teamwork, and the ability to supervise junior staff. Benefits include generous leave, learning opportunities, and a supportive work environment aligned with core values of kindness and openness.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous relocation package

27-33 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC as a Radiographer.
• Previous experience in CT scanning is mandatory.
• Ability to supervise and train junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective communication and delivery of care.
• Liaise with healthcare workers and clinicians.
• Perform a wide range of CT examinations.
• Ensure quality assurance testing is completed.
• Train students and supervise assistant practitioners.

Skills

CT experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Quality assurance knowledge

Ability to work independently

Education

HCPC registration

Tools

CT scanning equipment

Job description

The Radiology Department at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust employs a multi-disciplinary team of clinical and non‑clinical staff to provide high quality, customer‑focused, and user‑friendly Diagnostic Radiology Service.

We are a friendly team with a great skill mix, which helps us support each other to provide patient‑centred care. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and well‑motivated individuals, who are suitably qualified and registered with the HCPC. Previous CT experience is essential and, as part of the CT scanning team, you will be expected to work a variety of shifts including long days and night shifts to provide a service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to ensure effective communication and delivery of high quality care and imaging to patients.
• Liaise with fellow healthcare workers and referring clinicians to provide a high quality complex imaging service to patients.
• Perform a wide range of examinations, maintaining a high level of CT expertise, with the safe operation of scanning equipment.
• Undertake/ensure any quality assurance testing is carried out and identify and report any equipment faults to an appropriate senior member of staff.
• Maintain the required knowledge and skills to provide effective training to support and supervise students, assistant practitioners, and junior staff on clinical placement.
• Delegate appropriate tasks and supervise Radiographer (Preceptor) Grade Radiographers, Bank Radiographers, Return to Practice Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners, Student Radiographers, and Imaging Support Staff within area of responsibility.
• Develop and maintain specialist knowledge of technological and technical advances in methods of diagnostic imaging to promote a culture of continuous improvement within the department.
• Be able to work independently and exercise personal responsibility making decisions in complex and unpredictable circumstances (e.g., acute trauma/complex imaging).
• Provision of high‑quality images in accordance with Radiation Regulations and departmental protocols and procedures.

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support relocation expenses for hard‑to‑fill positions where relocation is expected. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co‑developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which helps us actively promote SaBRE – Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Please note: Remote interviews are not available on this occasion. Interviews for this position are held in person only, and by applying you acknowledge that remote interviews will not be offered.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Our benefits pages can be found on the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Dec 2025.