Senior Radiographer

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Manchester seeks an experienced Senior Radiographer. You will supervise junior staff, provide comprehensive training, and participate in a full rotation into CT. Candidates must hold a BSc Radiography or DCR with at least 18 months of post-qualification experience. Excellent communication skills and the ability to perform under pressure are essential. Salary ranges from £38,682 to £46,580 per year, prorated. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a friendly and dynamic team.

Qualifications

• At least 18 months post‑qualification clinical radiographer experience.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Clinical CT experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive a comprehensive induction and training in all areas.
• Take on a senior role within the Department, supervising junior staff and students.
• Full rotation into CT and involvement in senior responsibilities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organised and able to prioritise workload

Ability to work under pressure

Flexible

Education

BSc Radiography or DCR

HCPC registration

Tools

EPIC EPR

Sectra PACS

Job description

Senior Radiographer

Closing date: 15 December 2025

Are you looking for a change of scenery or a new challenge? We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated Radiographers to join our dynamic, friendly team and play a key role in maintaining and improving standards and quality of patient services.

Manchester University Hospital Foundation (MFT) is located in the heart of the vibrant city of Manchester, which was named the best UK city to live in The Economist’s “Global Liveability Index” 2018. It is an exciting time to join the team, with the implementation of a new PACS system and a wide scale equipment replacement programme.

Main duties of the job

The post is based on the Trafford site and includes training and rotation through general X‑ray, theatre and mobile imaging, fluoroscopy and CT (full‑time post only), as well as to Altrincham and CT service at the Withington Community Hospital site (full‑time post only). Candidates should have at least 18 months radiographic experience post‑qualification.

We are a busy teaching hospital and major trauma centre with around 145,000 patients visiting our Emergency Department each year. The Radiology department offers a small, friendly facility with opportunities to develop skills across all areas of general radiography, general radiographers to CT, and specialist pathways.

Responsibilities

• Receive a comprehensive induction and training in all areas.
• Receive annual appraisals.
• Receive enhanced remuneration for night duties.
• Full rotation into CT (full‑time post only) with cannulation skills.
• Take on a senior role within the Department, supervising junior staff and students.

Must be able to attend in person for interview due to practical element.

Qualifications

• BSc Radiography or DCR with at least 18 months post‑qualification clinical radiographer experience.
• HCPC registration.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organised and able to prioritise workload.
• Flexible.

Knowledge

• Ability to take a lead role.
• Work under pressure.
• Working knowledge of IR(ME)R.

Experience

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Minimum of 18 months clinical experience as a Radiographer post‑qualification.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise.
• Experience of using EPIC EPR and Sectra PACS.
• Experience working as a senior radiographer.
• Clinical CT experience.

Person Specification

See attachments for full details. The Candidate Essentials Guide provides further information about the Trust, benefits and important application notes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating unlawful discrimination across the workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply.

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year, prorated.