Job summary
- Main area
- Imaging
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 430-CC25-84A
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Imaging CT (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum (pro rata if Part-Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/06/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 26/06/2025
Employer heading
CT Advanced Radiographer
Band 7
MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free refreshments
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job overview
CT Advanced Radiographer
Department: Imaging
Band 7 £46,148 - £52,809 per annum (pro rata if Part-Time)
Full-time 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.
Are you ready for your next exciting step in Radiography? Join our growing Imaging team!
We are looking for Radiographers who are specialists in CT with extensive experience in this modality and who are keen to progress their career in our department by being committed to excellent patient care. There will also be a requirement to participate in the Out-of-hours service.
It is an exciting time to join our team at Milton Keynes Imaging Department. We are expanding with a new scanning centre set to open in 2026 and two Community Diagnostic Centres at Whitehouse Park and Lloyds Court already in place.
Our Imaging Department has a wide range of imaging modalities and has a Trust wide PACS. We invest in high quality patient care of which we can be proud and in which the local community has confidence and we are equally committed to supporting and valuing every member of our team to realise their full potential.
We believe in helping our staff reach their full potential and we will be supporting you every step of the way. If you require further information about the role or a chat and tour of our department, please email [email protected] to arrange this.
Interview date: 26th and 27th June 2025
Main duties of the job
- To work as an advanced diagnostic radiographer and to demonstrate a high level of competence and understanding across a wide range of specialist CT procedures including a variety of complex clinical presentations whilst managing patient priority as appropriate.
- The ability to demonstrate an expert knowledge base with complex decision-making skills and the clinical competency for extended scope of practice within the CT imaging modality.
- To provide advanced CT knowledge and advice to patients, carers, and other members of the radiography team as well as other imaging staff
Working for our organisation
What is in it for you?
- A supportive environment where your growth is encouraged
- Opportunities to guide and mentor student radiographers from the University of Hertfordshire and apprentices from the University of Exeter
- A team that genuinely values your expertise and unique contribution
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To take an active part in the supervision and training of radiographers, APs and student radiographers with their individual development needs in mind and to provide induction support and mentorship to new members of staff.
- To share advanced CT knowledge and skills with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and to work within and support the multi-disciplinary team.
- Maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas within Radiology and with associated clinical areas within the Trust acting as a point of advice for referrers and patients when clarification is needed.
- To contribute to service improvements and re-design in line with national and local service strategies, National Service Frameworks, NICE guidance, and emerging relevant NHS policies.
- Deputise for the lead and deputy lead radiographers in operational management when required and to undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as directed by the Ionising radiation operational lead.
- To undertake flexible working hours including nights and demonstrate working practices as required for the efficient running of the CT service. This will involve managing the radiographic team out of hours when required to do so.
- To contribute to a professional, high quality, effective, flexible, and efficient radiology service implementing best practice, local and national guidelines and policies.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Quality Improvement, transformation, and innovation training
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration
- Evidence of a sound level of computer literacy (MS Teams, word, outlook, power point and excel)
- Familiarity with hospital information systems (HIS), radiology information systems (RIS) and picture archiving communications systems (PACS)
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements
- Sound awareness of data protection, freedom of information and confidentiality issues within NHS
- Evidence of keeping informed of the current CT imaging techniques & practices via short courses & study days to underpin knowledge development.
- Knowledge of relevant national imaging standards (e.g., IR(ME)R 2017, IRR ’17 and associated codes of practice)
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate qualification in CT imaging
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of an extensive range of CT procedures, including use of multi-slice CT.
- Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience
- Wide range of General Radiographic experience since graduation.
- Experience of taking responsibility for the successful training of a team of radiographers within CT.
- Experience of the clinical management of a CT Service.
- Experience of dealing with breakdowns and taking remedial action within CT.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good organizational and time management skills
- High level of self-motivation and ability to learn and develop.
- Logical approach to decision making and problem solving.
- Ability to work to agreed protocols and standards of good/ best practice.
- Able to write protocols, policies, and procedures in relation to CT service.
- Ability to prioritize own workload and work effectively under pressure.
- Flexible attitude to service provision and enthusiasm for change
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of as team.
- Ability to cope with the physical demands of the role which will include manual support/ lifting of patients and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance.
- Proven ability to assess clinical situations & indications and act appropriately (i.e., vetting process).
- Can perform IV cannulation or willing to be trained.
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness.
- Deal calmly and politely with members of hospital staff who are working in areas of extreme pressure.
- Interest and willingness in teaching / training less experienced staff & students when in imaging and help attending students in their training and development.
- Maintain continued professional development as required by HCPC.
- Patient centered and customer focused.
- Aspires to develop leadership and management potential.
Communication
Essential criteria
- Good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
- Consistently demonstrates a friendly professional attitude and approach in the workplace.
- Good empathic skills and the ability to manage issues in a caring, compassionate, and considerate manner.
- Ability to work across disciplines and with a wide range of professional groups.
- Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis.
- Professional in appearance and conduct
Specific requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations. i.e., see functional requirements of radiographer)
- To participate in the departmental shift system including working weekends, evenings, and nights.
- Satisfactory pre-employment checks. Occupational Health and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance and references spanning 3 years.
- Has an acceptable attendance and punctuality record at work.
- Ability to travel to all trust sites
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Deborah Dolling
- Job title
- Deputy Imaging Services Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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