Job summary
- Main area
- Imaging
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-7290051-SEP25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 Per Annum, Pro Rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Lead Cardiac CT Radiographer
Band 7
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
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 our Wellbeing Programme for 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.
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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We are offering a unique and exciting opportunity to establish and lead a Radiographer-Led Cardiac CT Service within our Imaging Department. This senior role is ideal for an experienced and passionate Radiographer with a strong background in cardiac CT, NHS experience, and proven leadership in clinical practice.
You will be at the forefront of developing and managing the newly formed Radiographer-Led Cardiac CT service, ensuring the highest standards of care and clinical excellence. Working closely with our Cardiothoracic Radiologists, Cardiologists, and fellow service Superintendents, you will take the lead on service delivery, radiographer training, and protocol development.
Main duties of the job
Based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) and the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), you will oversee operations across eight CT scanners (including Siemens X.ceed, Siemens Drive, Aquilion One Prism, GE Revolution, and Canon Prime SP). Cardiac CT scanning is currently performed on the Aquilion One Prism and GE Rev systems.
In addition to your specialist cardiac role, you will be one of five operational Superintendent Radiographers, responsible for the day-to-day management of the CT service and will hold line management duties within the department.
As part of this role, you will be trained in the administration of cardiac medications and ECG interpretation, enabling independent scanning of a broad patient cohort. You will also benefit from working in our state-of-the-art Imaging facility in the Louisa Martindale Building, which opened in May 2023.
This position offers a career-defining opportunity to expand your clinical, operational, and leadership expertise in a forward-thinking and supportive environment.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & 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, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & 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 & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To support the growing Cardiac CT service an exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 7 specialised Cardiac CT Radiographer to set up and deliver a new Radiographer led Cardiac CT service. This will include medicine administration for optimal heart rate control and vasodilation and image acquisition. You will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of the general CT service and will hold line management duties within the department.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- 3 years post graduate cardiac CT experiance
- Experience of line management
- Understands PGDs
- NHS Experiance
Desirable criteria
- Holds a recognised cardiac CT qualification
- Holds a PgC/PgD/Masters in CT
- Experience of setting up new imaging services
- Experience of policy writing
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
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
- Darren Sander
- Job title
- Lead Superintendent Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273696955
- Additional information
Available Monday - Thursday
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