Senior CT Radiographer

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Band 7 Senior CT Radiographer at Charing Cross Hospital. Join a dynamic team providing high-quality care within the NHS. Enjoy ongoing career development, flexible working, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Car lease schemes

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Up to date knowledge of CT imaging techniques.
• Health & Care Professions Council Registration.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of an efficient CT service.
• Support the CT Lead Radiographer and train junior staff.
• Maintain a safe working environment within the CT department.

Skills

Teaching

Time management

Conflict resolution

Education

BSc(Hons) Radiography

DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers

Job description

Job summary

Opportunity for an experienced, self-motivated radiographer to work autonomously within our evolving CT service in a substantive post at Charing Cross Hospital.

Our CT department has 2 Siemens Scanners - a Dual Energy SOMATOM X.Cite (installed May 2023) and a reliable Definition AS+. We undertake a wide range of CT examinations including hyperacute stroke, A&E/acute, oncology, intervention, CT Colonography and will be starting Cardiac CT work in the near future.

We are looking to appoint a Band 7 Senior CT Radiographer that has current knowledge of radiology within the NHS, a minimum of 3 years post graduate experience and had previous CT experience.

As a Senior CT Radiographer, you will be responsible for supporting the Modality Lead and colleagues from across the Trust in ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care.

We have a number of radiographer led services/programmes which the successful candidate will be instrumental in maintaining and developing (i.e. CT Colonography & training for junior colleagues).There will be an expectation to work shift patterns that will include weekends and out of hours (excluding nights).

Main duties of the job

• Assist in the provision of an efficient CT service.
• Be responsible for supporting the CT Lead Radiographer and deputising in their absence.
• Assist in the training and supervision of the Radiographers and Imaging Assistants.
• Liaise with CT departments across the Trust/Sector to maintain cohesive working.
• Work as part of a professional radiography team providing a high-quality diagnostic service.
• To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients.
• To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development.
• To maintain a safe working environment within the CT department.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

Details Date posted

27 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-1995

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification Education / qualifications Essential

• BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
• Health & Care Professions Council Registration
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Post graduate modules in topics relevant to post
• Portfolio demonstrating ongoing CPD

Experience Essential

• Up to date knowledge of CT imaging techniques
• Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
• Understanding of factors affecting service throughput and quality
• Evidence of supervisory experience

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Band 7 Senior Radiographer
• Experience of training staff and students

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Essential

• Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff.
• Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
• Ability to cope with conflict and complaints at local level commensurate with Trust policies
• Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance.

Desirable

• Basic teaching, counselling and supervisory skills.
• Intra-venous injecting skills

Person Specification Education / qualifications Essential

• BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
• Health & Care Professions Council Registration
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Post graduate modules in topics relevant to post
• Portfolio demonstrating ongoing CPD

Experience Essential

• Up to date knowledge of CT imaging techniques
• Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
• Understanding of factors affecting service throughput and quality
• Evidence of supervisory experience

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Band 7 Senior Radiographer
• Experience of training staff and students

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Essential

• Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff.
• Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
• Ability to cope with conflict and complaints at local level commensurate with Trust policies
• Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance.

Desirable

• Basic teaching, counselling and supervisory skills.
• Intra-venous injecting skills

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)