Senior CT Radiographer

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Chichester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a self-motivated Radiographer to join a rapidly developing department at St Richard's Hospital. Covering maternity leave, you will perform CT scans and provide exceptional patient care. Join a team that values diversity and professional growth.

Benefits

Wellbeing Programme

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience.
• Specialised knowledge of Radiology within the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day running of the CT department.
• Undertake a wide range of CT examinations.
• Supervising junior Radiographers and students.

Skills

Radiology

Patient Care

Team Leadership

Education

BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography

Job description

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Main area Radiology Grade Band 6 Contract 12 months (1 year fixed term to cover maternity) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (on call) Job ref 279-7079158-MAY25

Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Richard's Hospital Town Chichester Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 21/05/2025 23:59

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts , we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, self-motivated Radiographer to work within our rapidly developing department; a 1 year opportunity to cover maternity leave is currently available at St Richard's Hospital

Our CT department has 2 Canon CT Scanners - an Aquilion 1 and an Aquilion Prism along with CT Expres injectors. We undertake a wide range of CT examinations including stroke, trauma, oncology, intervention, CT Colonography, and Cardiac CT

We are looking to appoint a Senior CT Band 6 Radiographer into our team to cover maternity leave. Candidates will have specialised knowledge of Radiology within the NHS , a minimum of 2 years post graduate experience and had previous general CT experience. Ideally the successful candidates will have experience in Cardiac CT and CT Colonography, but this is not essential and training will be given on the job as required.

We have a Radiographer led CTC service which the successful candidates will be instrumental in maintaining. Training will be provided for administration of Contrast, Buscopan and Loratadine under PGD.

You will be expected to participate in our out of hours CT on call system.

Main duties of the job

Day to do day running of our busy CT department, providing the best possible care to our patients

Undertake a wide range of CT examinations to a high standard including stroke, trauma, oncology, intervention, CT Colonography, Cardiac CT.

Supervising junior Radiographers and students

Liaising with Radiologists, service users, clerical booking teams to ensure an efficient service for our patients.

Participation in the out of hours CT service

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To perform CT Scans in accordance with present protocols.
• To be aware of limitations of experience and seek additional advice if required
• To become and remain proficient in the use of all equipment used.
• Maintain own professional standards and registrations and maintain personal CPD to ensure professional competence.
• To observe and care for patients under investigation, liaising with clerical staff, porters, nurses, and medical staff as appropriate in the best interests of the patient and any escorts.
• To receive and document patients as appropriate to maintain full patient registration for updating the departmental record system and comply with protocols for patient record details.
• To maintain own safety and that of colleagues, patients, and visitors by adhering to departmental safety policies.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person specification

• HCPC Registration
• BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience
• NHS experience
• Experience of Cardiac CT
• Experience of CT Colonography

Equality Diversity Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Skills and ED&I

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Important information for applicants:

Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

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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.