Projectional & CT Rotational Radiographer

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Crewe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Crewe is seeking a Diagnostic Radiographer to join their dynamic medical imaging team. The successful applicant will perform X-ray procedures and assist in CT imaging, contributing to exceptional patient care. Ideal candidates must possess a HCPC registration and have a Radiography degree along with clinical NHS experience. The role offers professional development with exposure to advanced imaging technology and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Gym membership

Discounts on days out

Qualifications

• Current HCPC registration is essential.
• Minimum of 12-24 months Clinical NHS experience required.
• Understanding of CT principles is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of X-ray procedures, with additional skills in CT.
• Produce high quality diagnostic images and provide excellent patient care.
• Participate in the projectional and CT shift system.

Skills

Good communication

Computer Literate

Education

DCR or BSc in Radiography

Job description

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Projectional & CT Rotational Radiographer - B5/6 (experience dependent)

The closing date is 28 January 2026

Are you a Diagnostic Radiographer looking to work within a dynamic, supportive, and highly skilled projectional and CT team who work together to achieve superb patient‑centred care?

Do you want to learn specialist imaging techniques like Interventional imaging, CT Cardiac, and Colonography?

Do you want to operate some of the best Imaging equipment available? We have state of the art Samsung and Canon equipment, with new Carestream x‑ray rooms installed in 2023.

Do you want to work at a "Good" Hospital (CQC rating 2018)?

The Medical Imaging Department has had major investment in CT, MRI, and Projectional Radiography. Our site houses 4 state‑of‑the‑art CT scanners and a purpose‑built inpatient CT suite. We pride ourselves on pushing the boundaries; in dose saving techniques and working with Radiologists to achieve diagnostic imaging previously unattainable in CT. We are an innovative department; always looking to optimise patient care by offering role development and job progression for our team.

Main duties of the job

If you are an enthusiastic, hard‑working, ambitious individual we have Band 5 (trainee link grade) and Band 6 vacancies available. This is an opportunity for you to start your CT career whilst continuing to hone your projectional imaging skills.

Successful candidates must have current HCPC registration.

MCHT was rated "Good" by the CQC (2018) and were recently named as one of the best hospitals in the country (CHKS Top Hospital for 2019). The Radiology department has been recognised as the Best Training Placement for Radiologist Registrars for the last 3 years.

We provide a 24/7 projectional and CT service; successful candidates are expected to participate in the OOH rota.

We offer an attractive benefits package including an excellent pension scheme, gym membership, discounts on days out and many other incentives.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To perform a range of X‑ray procedures, with additional skills in CT.
• Producing high quality diagnostic images and providing excellent patient care.
• To participate in the projectional and CT shift system.
• Once trained in CT there may be an opportunity for further cross sectional training in MRI.

Please see attached job description for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC
• DCR or BSc in Radiography
• Minimum of 12-24 months Clinical NHS experience

Desirable

• Previous CT experience
• Evidence of CPD

Skills

Essential

• Good communication
• Computer Literate

Desirable

• Key knowlege of current Trust values and behaviours
• CPD evidence

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of CT principles

Desirable

• CPD portfolio

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Rd

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/