Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 179-7486992-C
- Employer
- West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Bury St Edmunds
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 Per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
CT Radiographer
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
We are looking for a CT Radiographer to join our growing team. We have three GE Revolution Ascend CT scanner fitted in 2023. We have a fourth GE Apex scanner at Newmarket Community Diagnostic Centre, fitted in Dec 2024. We provide CT imaging 24/7 at West Suffolk Hospital, providing a robust service for our patients. We are excited to be planning our new hospital, expected in 2030.
We are in need of additional staff to continue to provide an excellent service for our patients, keeping our waiting times low, developing services and supporting staff in their work life balance.
We are looking to employ a Band 6 radiographer. Whether you are an experienced CT radiographer looking for a new challenge or a general radiographer who is interested in a change of direction who are keen to acquire experience and have the desire to learn in CT scanning. We are keen to hear from you.
Wellbeing is a priority for our staff and staff are highly valued across the team. West Suffolk CT team are a friendly department offering opportunities for Cross Sectional Radiographers. We are fortunate to be able to offer post graduate opportunities with Radiographers who perform and report CTCs and Radiographer CT head reporting. With the opportunity to attend MDT’s, where radiographers are valued by our Radiologists who share interesting cases and learning experiences.
Please note this advert may close early if a high amount of applications are received.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a candidate who is passionate, ambitious learner, a team player, has a drive for a career in cross sectional imaging with image quality and patient care at the forefront of their practice.
We are keen for candidates to contact us prior to interview to discuss the role and opportunities available at the West Suffolk Hospital.
Many of our staff have worked at the West Suffolk for a number of years creating a real sense of community. We are at an extremely exciting phase in our development with the new hospital designs underway. The department has QSI accreditation which we are extremely proud of, demonstrating our commitment to quality care.
West Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust is a district general hospital in the beautiful market town, Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. The surrounding area has plenty to offer for all ages. With easy access to London, Cambridge and Ipswich.
We have to offer :-
- 3 GE CT Ascend scanners
- Training opportunities
- Extended days, condensed week working options with 24/7 cover.
Working for our organisation
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job summary:
To work as a skilled and experienced Radiographer as an active member of the Cross Sectional Imaging service CT team. Using initiative, skills and knowledge to provide a high quality, professional service at all times.
To have a working knowledge of Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER) and safe working practice associated with CT and Radiology. Able to deliver and assist in day-to-day running of the CT department.
To exercise awareness of patient examination targets and manage lists accordingly providing a consistent high quality of patient care and have communication skills which reassure anxious patient mix. Ability to prioritise and organise workload including modification of scanning lists to accommodate urgent and emergency cases.
Expected to participate in the training programme in place for radiography students and, on occasion, other students including school leavers and pre-registered doctors. It is also necessary to teach less experienced radiographers in cross sectional techniques
Please review job description to view main responsibilities of role.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Have a degree or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
- • Be registered with the HCPC.
Desirable criteria
- Post Graduate courses in CT
Experience and knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Have experience in cross sectional imaging.
- • Interest and experience in a variety of CT procedures.
- • Must demonstrate current knowledge of CT guidelines in particular CT safety.
- • Participated in audit and governance.
Desirable criteria
- Competent in CT and General radiography.
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- • Ability to work well in a small team
- • Be assertive with CT safety issues
- • Good oral and written communication skills.
- • Attention to detail.
- • Competent with IT software and post processing of cross sectional images.
- • Ability to teach CT at a high level to staff, students and others.
- • Ability to select suitable protocols for pathology.
- • Possess leadership skills.
- • Good time management.
- • Able to cope with stressful and emotional circumstances.
Desirable criteria
- • Presentation skills.
- • Ability to travel to all locations to carry out post.
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- • Flexible approach to working hours and duties including expectations to cover extended working day and weekend service inclusive of Bank Holidays.
- • Be able to cope under pressure and deliver against objectives.
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
- Sam Melero
- Job title
- CT Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01284 713780
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