Senior Radiographer

NHS; Ashington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust is seeking an experienced CT radiographer for a fulltime position at Wansbeck General Hospital. The role involves providing high-quality radiographic services and participating in a roster pattern, including weekends. Candidates must possess a BSc in Radiography, HCPC registration, and specialist qualifications in CT. The position offers numerous development opportunities and the chance to mentor students in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have post qualification training in intravenous cannulation and demonstrate competency in the administration of intravenous injections.
• Proven competency in the full range of CT, fluoroscopy, and theatre.
• Experience assisting junior doctors in image interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the roster pattern and weekend working.
• Assist in high quality Radiographic Service within Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust.
• Carry out all radiographic techniques and examinations to a high standard.

Skills

Intravenous cannulation competency

Coaching and mentoring

Image interpretation knowledge

Education

BSc in Radiography or equivalent

HCPC registration

Specialist post registration qualification in CT

Job description

The closing date is 07 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Wansbeck General Hospital.

This is a fulltime post for experienced CT radiographers.

With extended hours, Monday to Sunday there are many development opportunities.

Northumbria Healthcare is dedicated to providing first class care to all its patients.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

"Please note, for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed documentation required beforehand, as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made."

Main duties of the job

To participate in the roster pattern, weekend working, out of hours and on calls.

The job role requires staff to work between CT and the general xray department.

The successful candidates will be required to work alongside students and assistant practitioners. A mentor programme to aid student development is available.

As part of the service the successful applicant would participate in the department rota which is primarily duties at Wansbeck Hospital but some cover at the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital out of hours and at weekends is included. As a trust we aim to provide cover at North Tyneside General Hospital, Wansbeck General Hospital and Hexham General Hospital when the service requires in addition to Morpeth NHS centre, Alnwick and Berwick Infirmaries, and Blyth Community Hospital.

About us

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.

Job responsibilities

To assist in the provision of high quality Radiographic Service within Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, whilst complying with all Trust and Department policies and procedures.

To carry out all radiographic techniques and examinations to a consistently high standard, professionally and efficiently following department procedures.

Undertakes specialist areas of practice as delegated by site lead/modality lead.

May be required to work in any radiology department with appropriate notice. Including community hospitals. Expected to participate in shifts/rotas to cover a 24/7 service.

To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.

Qualifications

• BSc in Radiography or equivalent
• HCPC registration.
• Specialist post registration qualification in CT or the equivalent experience
• Must have post qualification training in intravenous cannulation and demonstrate competency in the administration of intravenous injections. Proven competency in specialist areas e.g. full range of CT, fluoroscopy and theatre.

Experience

• Have received additional red dot training by attending external and/or in house training and study days to assist junior doctors in image interpretation.
• Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
• Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools

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.