Senior Rotational Radiographer

Sussexcommunity; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Senior Rotational Radiographer to join their dynamic Imaging team. This role offers the opportunity to work across various imaging modalities, including CT and MRI, and to contribute to the education and support of junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in radiography, particularly within the NHS context, and will play a vital role in delivering exemplary patient care. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and professional development, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible working

Wellbeing Programme

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Must have HCPC registration and previous NHS experience.
• Experience in trauma, A&E radiography, and Interventional radiology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality imaging services and assist in patient diagnosis.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and departmental protocols.
• Supervise junior staff and support the smooth running of the Imaging Department.

Skills

HCPC registration

Experience in trauma and A&E plain film radiography

Experience in general radiography

Experience in Interventional radiology

Team working within Imaging

Education

Degree in Radiography

Tools

CT scanners

MRI scanners

Fluoroscopy equipment

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Senior Rotational Radiographer

The closing date is 09 May 2025

An opportunity has arisen for a skilled and enthusiastic Senior Radiographer to join our friendly and dynamic Imaging team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) in Brighton.

UHSussex provides care for 1.8 million service users across Sussex and its borders across five main hospital sites. RSCH is the largest site, providing district general, specialist and tertiary services to the residents of Brighton and Hove, mid Sussex and parts of East Sussex, in addition to being the major trauma centre for the whole of Sussex and the South East. The Brighton campus also includes the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital and the Sussex Eye Hospital.

The Imaging Department is predominantly based in Level 4 of the Louisa Martindale Building, with emergency x-ray and CT imaging services provided separately in our department on the acute floor. The Department currently has:

• Canon and Siemens CT scanners.
• Siemens and Philips MRI scanners, including 3T which will open in Spring 2025.
• Philips IR suite and hybrid theatre.

The successful applicant will become a core part of our multidisciplinary team, rotating through all areas of plain film, fluoroscopy, mobile x-ray and theatres, whilst also having the opportunity to train in CT, MRI and Interventional Radiology. They will also be able to develop their role in the support and education of junior staff, students and other healthcare personnel.

Please note, this is a fixed term position ending on 01/04/26.

Main duties of the job

This Senior Rotational Radiographer role would suit radiographers who have good experience of working in a busy imaging department and wish to continue working in x-ray, whilst offering additional dedication to develop their career in the fields of CT, MRI and Interventional Radiology. This position offers the chance to be an integral part of our thriving Imaging team and work closely with like-minded radiographers, junior staff, radiologists, nurses, RDAs and HCAs.

The Imaging Department is supported by a team of Lead Superintendent Radiographers and Superintendent Radiographers and, in return of your commitment to us, we will provide on-going support for your professional development as well as a friendly, challenging and stimulating work environment.

With this role, there is a commitment to the out-of-hours service and extended working days.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Job responsibilities

• The Senior Radiographer will be expected to work in all areas of Imaging at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH), the RoyalAlexandra Childrens Hospital (RACH), and Hove Polyclinic (HPC).
• The Senior Radiographer will need to be able to undertake a wide range of clinical duties to provide a high-quality imaging service and assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, encouraging and supporting colleagues to also do so.
• Ensure the department delivers an exemplary service and experience to patients and members of the public.
• Ensure departmental adherence to Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) 2017 and Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR) 2017, MRHA MRI safety guidelines and the Trusts policies, protocols, and guidelines.
• Actively participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, including the supervision of newly qualified and junior members of staff, assistant practitioners, and student Radiographers.
• Support the Superintendent Radiographers to ensure the day to day running of the Imaging Department is smoothly co-ordinated.
• The post-holder will be expected to participate in the 7-day extended day and out-of-hours (OOH) rotas, providing a high standard of emergency service for RSCH. This post also has a commitment to some weekend shifts as part of core working hours.
• Please note, this is a fixed term position ending on the 1st of April 2026.

Person Specification

Training, HCPC registration and NHS experience

• HCPC registration
• Previous NHS experience
• Experience in trauma and A&E plain film radiography
• Experience in general radiography including plain film, mobile, theatres and fluoroscopy
• Experience in cross-sectional
• Experience in Interventional radiology

Working at UH Sussex

• Mentions specifics of working at UHS/RSCH
• Evidence of providing patient-focused care
• Understanding of Patient First
• Trust Values
• Evidence of team working within Imaging
• Evidence of working in a wider multidisciplinary team

Safety

• Awareness of IR(ME)R 2017
• Awareness of IRR 2017
• Awareness of Health and Safety (RIDDOR, COSHH, Health and Safety at Work Act, etc.)

Modality experience

• Experienced band 5 radiographer- at least 12 months
• Experience in plain film
• Experience in CT
• Experience in IR

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)