Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift system to include 4 long days pw)
- Job ref
- 279-7291081-JUL25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing Hospital
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior CT Radiographer
Band 6
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.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
Advance Your Radiography Career at UH Sussex!
We’re offering an outstanding opportunity for a passionate, self-driven Senior CT Radiographer (Band 6) to join our innovative imaging teams at St Richard's, Worthing and Southlands Hospitals—part of the dynamic University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
You'll work with cutting-edge Canon Aquilion CT scanners, delivering a wide range of services from trauma and stroke to cardiac and interventional imaging. Southlands boasts a state-of-the-art Community Diagnostic Centre, opened last year, enhancing care with a new Canon Aquilion ONE Prism CT for GP and outpatient referrals.
You’ll be joining a friendly, nurturing team committed to professional development. We offer on-the-job training in Cardiac CT, CT Colonography, PGD drug administration, and you’ll play a key role in our Radiographer-led CT Colonography service.
We're exploring the opportunity to offer a rotation through MRI as part of this post, so MRI experience is desirable but not essential.
If you have 2+ years post-grad experience, NHS background, and CT experience, we’d love to hear from you. Cardiac and CTC experience welcome but not essential—we’ll support you to grow.
Join us and shape the future of CT at UH Sussex.
On-call commitment required. Supportive team guaranteed
Main duties of the job
Day to do day running of our busy CT department, providing the best possible care to our patients
Undertake a wide range of CT examinations to a high standard including stroke, trauma, oncology, intervention, CT Colonography, Cardiac CT.
Supervising junior Radiographers and students
Liaising with Radiologists, service users, clerical booking teams to ensure an efficient service for our patients
Posts are based at St Richard's Hospital or Worthing with regular rotation to Southlands Hospital to help run the CT service at the new CDC.
Participation in the out of hours CT service - evenings, weekends with possible requirement to do nights
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 perform CT Scans in accordance with present protocols.
- To be aware of limitations of experience and seek additional advice if required
- To become and remain proficient in the use of all equipment used.
- Maintain own professional standards and registrations and maintain personal CPD to ensure professional competence.
- To observe and care for patients under investigation, liaising with clerical staff, porters, nurses, and medical staff as appropriate in the best interests of the patient and any escorts.
- To receive and document patients as appropriate to maintain full patient registration for updating the departmental record system and comply with protocols for patient record details.
- To maintain own safety and that of colleagues, patients, and visitors by adhering to departmental safety policies.
- Potential rotation through MRI
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registration
- BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent)
- Substantial experience in patient environment within Radiology
- NHS experience
Desirable criteria
- Post Graduate qualification in CT
- Experience of Cardiac CT
- Experience of CT Colonography
Equality Diversity Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Matt Arnold
- Job title
- Lead CT Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243 788122
- Additional information
Benedict Cole - [email protected]
Merthel Carreon - [email protected]
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