CT Radiographer SpecialistNHS
Job summary
The Radiology Department at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust employs a multi-disciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical staff, to provide high quality, customer-focused and user-friendly Diagnostic Radiology Service.
We are a friendly team with a great skill mix, which helps us support each other to provide patient-centred care.
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and well-motivated individuals, who are suitably qualified and registered with the HCPC.
Previous CT experience is essential and as part of the CT scanning team you will be expected to work a variety of shifts to provide a service, 24/7. York Hospital currently operates 2 Siemens CT scanners (Definition Edge and AS+),with the replacement of a third CT scanner, a Canon Aquilion One INSIGHT CTfor cardiac CT, in Autumn 2026. We also staff a mobile CT scanner (Siemens Go TOP) to perform lung cancer screening checks out in the community. The existing Siemens scanners will be replaced in Spring 2027 with 2 Siemens Xceed CT scanners.
We are a forward-thinking department committed to advanced practice currently undertaking extended roles, including vetting and reporting of CT head scans. We undertake a variety of CT examinations including Cardiac CT and colonography. The CT scanning team are supported to attend the Post Graduate Certificates in CT and Forensic Imaging, the National CT Colonography Academy and the Goodwood Cardiac CTA course.
Main duties of the job
Requirements of the role:
1. Must have a degree in Diagnostic Radiography (or comparable higher education qualification in Diagnostic Radiography).2. Must be HCPC registered.3. Must have relevant prescribed clinical experience leading to qualification.4. Evidence of continuous professional development.5. Must have excellent communication skills, be calm under pressure and exhibit a caring attitude.
Applications from candidates interested in fewer than the full number of hours specified, and/or those interested in a job share will be considered.
Job description
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
About us
For more information about our Trust, please visit:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.