Senior Radiographer (CT Rotational)

Alfianni Online - Artist Netwerk; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Radiographer to join their dynamic team at a leading hospital. This role involves providing exceptional imaging services and patient care within the CT and general radiography departments. You will have the opportunity to work with advanced imaging technology and contribute to a team that values professional development and patient-centered care. With a commitment to high standards and innovation, this position offers a rewarding environment where your skills and expertise will make a significant impact. If you are passionate about radiography and eager to grow in your career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

Access to state-of-the-art diagnostic services

Support for additional responsibilities

Qualifications

• HCPC registered with a BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography is essential.
• Experience in CT and knowledge of radiation protection methods are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality imaging and patient-centered care in a radiology team.
• Rotate through imaging modalities and ensure compliance with NHS policies.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills for RIS and PACS

IV Cannulation

Education

BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography

Post Graduate Qualification in Clinical Speciality

Tools

Radiology Information Systems (RIS)

Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS)

Job description

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Variable working pattern to include evening & weekend duties)

Job ref: 317-2025-14-42-DRE

Employer: The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Freeman Hospital

Town: Newcastle

Salary: Per annum

Closing: 21/04/2025 23:59

Interview date: 14/05/2025

Employer heading

Band 6

Job overview

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and motivated Radiographer to join our friendly and hardworking team in the Radiology department at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle.

The role involves working within the CT and general radiography modalities, providing high quality imaging and patient centred care for a range of complex imaging examinations. Providing imaging for our patients can be challenging but rewarding.

Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team, or independently is required.

The successful candidate will be required to rotate through the imaging modalities delivering the highest possible patient care and imaging service.

Main duties of the job

Detailed knowledge and understanding of anatomy, general radiographic practices and methods of reducing radiation dose, as well as a working knowledge of ionising radiation legislation (IR (ME) R) is required.

Previous experience in CT would be extremely beneficial to this role and a post graduate qualification in a clinical speciality, or post graduate specialist short courses or relevant specialist experience would be desirable.

Successful candidates will also be expected to train in cannulation and undertake CT Colonography examinations.

CT service at the Freeman Hospital. The rota is currently a mixture of core hours, shifts finishing at 8pm during weekdays, and weekend duties. Weekends allocated will be approximately one in three.

Working knowledge of all relevant professional and NHS policies and procedures is essential, as is the need to have the IT skills necessary for Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS).

Opportunities are available for personal and professional development and the post holder may be encouraged to take on additional responsibilities such as, Radiation Protection Supervisor, manual handling facilitator, Health and Safety Representative, Society of Radiographers Representative or CPR trainer.

Working for our organisation

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

• Freeman Hospital
• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service
• Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under ‘Documents to download’ or ‘Supporting documents’.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Whilst the post is based at the Freeman Hospital, rotation to the Royal Victoria Infirmary may be necessary in times of staff shortages.

You must be HCPC registered and hold a BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography.

We offer a wide range of services and within Freeman Radiology and have a number of General x-ray rooms, Ultrasound rooms, a Fluoroscopy room, multiple Cardiac catheter laboratories, Image Intensifiers for theatre imaging, Nuclear Medicine, 2 MRI units, 2 CT scanners including one with dual source dual energy capabilities, 2 Interventional Radiology rooms, and a further hybrid theatre suite for vascular procedures.

Job Purpose:

• To be part of a team delivering a high quality efficient and effective radiographic service, to make an informed decision on the diagnostic images required and demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to patients.
• There is a commitment to out of hour’s work and “on call” and extended working day duties within the imaging departments primarily based at either the Freeman or RVI site but with commitments to work within Radiology departments Trust wide when required.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Person specification

KNOWLEDGE

• Working knowledge of all relevant professional and NHS policies and procedures
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of radiation protection and methods of reducing radiation dose as well as a working knowledge of ionising radiation legislation (IR (ME) R).
• Evidence of CPD.

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of audit

SKILLS

• Good organisational interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work effectively in a team or independently as required.
• IT skills necessary for Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS).
• IV Cannulation

Desirable criteria

• ECDL
• Evidence of leadership skills

EXPERIENCE

• Broad range of post qualification experience

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in CT and the ability to perform examinations independently.

QUALIFICATIONS

• HCPC registered, BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
• Post Graduate qualification in a clinical speciality, or post graduate specialist short courses or relevant specialist experience.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.