Job summary
- Main area
- CT Radiographer
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 319-7140192GH-A
- Employer
- Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- NSECH
- Town
- Cramlington
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Radiographer
NHS AfC: Band 6
Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work for an organisation that was voted the best acute and combined acute and community trust in the country, based on the experience of its staff (NHS Staff Survey 2022). Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn’t, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare and, this is…the Northumbria Way!
What the Northumbria Way means for you:
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme including access to our specialist Wellbeing Hub
- Support and connection through a variety of Staff Network groups
- A range of flexible working opportunities
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- Access to lease car and home electronics scheme (qualifying criteria applies)
- Opportunities to improve your professional development through our vast training programmes
- On-site nursery places via salary sacrifice
- Access to savings scheme via salary sacrifice with Northumberland Community Bank
We are proud to be one of the country’s top performing NHS trusts – rated ‘outstanding’ overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We provide a range of health and care services to support more than 500,000 people living in Northumberland and North Tyneside across the largest geographical area of any NHS Trust in England. Our teams deliver care from hospitals, a range of community venues and people’s homes. Our hospitals include a specialist emergency care hospital (the first of its kind in England), three general hospitals and community hospitals. In the community we deliver a wide range of community and public health services.
We lead in innovation and quality, having opened the Northumbria Healthcare Manufacturing and Innovation Hub during the Covid-19 pandemic and have recently launched our Community Promise – a pledge to make a real impact not just in healthcare but on the wider factors that affect people’s lives, such as education, employment and the economy.
If Northumbria Healthcare sounds like somewhere you could belong we would love to hear from you. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Whilst Northumbria Healthcare are a highly innovative organisation, the use of Third Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job overview
- To assist in the provision of high quality Radiographic Service within Northumbria Healthcare
NHS Trust, whilst complying with all Trust and Department policies and procedures.
• To carry out all radiographic techniques and examinations to a consistently high standard,
professionally and efficiently following department procedures.
• Undertakes specialist areas of practice as delegated by site lead.
• May be required to work in any radiology department with appropriate notice. Including
community hospitals. Expected to participate in shifts/rotas to cover a 24/7 service
• To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a
collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership
style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote
ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and
collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries. - This is an Annex 20 role, you will be expected to meet training requirements and further delvop throughout your role.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received
"Please note, for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed documentation required beforehand, as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made."
Main duties of the job
- Performing High-Quality CT Imaging: Carry out CT imaging procedures in line with departmental protocols to ensure high-quality diagnostic images while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
- Patient Care and Safety: Ensure the safety and well-being of patients during radiographic procedures, including maintaining radiation protection standards and adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Training and Supervision: Assist in the training and supervision of junior radiographers, assistant practitioners, and student radiographers, ensuring they adhere to departmental standards and protocols.
- Quality Assurance: Participate in quality assurance programs to maintain and improve the quality of imaging services, including regular equipment checks and adherence to best practices.
- Administrative Duties: Manage administrative tasks related to patient care, such as maintaining accurate patient records, scheduling appointments, and ensuring compliance with data protection policies
Working for our organisation
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality – opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn’t, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read ‘applicant guidance notes’ before submitting your application.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As an Band 6 CT Specialist Radiographer, you play a crucial role in delivering exceptional patient care through both compassion and expertise. Your primary responsibility is to perform high-quality CT scans, ensuring accurate and timely diagnoses. This involves not only technical proficiency but also a deep commitment to patient comfort and safety. You will guide patients through the scanning process with empathy, addressing their concerns and providing clear instructions to alleviate anxiety. Your expertise in using advanced CT technology allows you to produce precise images while minimising radiation exposure. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, contributing your specialized knowledge to optimise patient outcomes and maintain the highest standards of care. Through continuous professional development and adherence to best practices, you ensure that every patient receives the best possible care during their CT imaging experience.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc in Radiography or equivalent.
- State Registration (HPC).
- Specialist post registration qualification in a specialized imaging modality at diploma level and or the equivalent experience e.g CT, Barium, Fluoroscopy, mammography, Cardiac Cath lab. IVP or image interpretation
Desirable criteria
- Post Graduate qualification in supervisory management
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
- Greg Telfer
- Job title
- Trust wide CT Lead Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 6072251
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