Senior Radiographer (CT Rotational) The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Alfianni Online - Artist Netwerk; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a motivated Radiographer to join a dedicated team at a leading hospital. This role involves providing high-quality imaging and patient-centered care in a dynamic environment, working within CT and general radiography modalities. The successful candidate will rotate through various imaging tasks, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. Opportunities for professional development and additional responsibilities are available, making this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about advancing their careers in healthcare. If you’re looking to make a difference in patient care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Support for additional responsibilities

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required for this role.
• Experience in CT and a postgraduate qualification are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality imaging and patient care in CT and general radiography.
• Support the team with evening and weekend shifts as needed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Cannulation

Knowledge of anatomy

Radiation legislation knowledge

Education

BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography

Postgraduate qualification in clinical speciality

Tools

Radiology Information Systems (RIS)

Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS)

Job description

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.

1. Interview date: Wednesday 14 May 2025
2. 37 hours 30 minutes /Week

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.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team providing support in evenings and weekends within the 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.

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

1. Freeman Hospital
2. Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
3. Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
4. Newcastle Dental Hospital
5. Newcastle Fertility Centre
6. Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
7. Northern Genetics Service
8. 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.

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

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS.

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 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

1. 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.
2. 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.

This advert closes on Monday 21 Apr 2025.

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