Job overview
Closing date: 31st July 2026
Shortlisting to take place: W/C 3rd August 2026
Interviews to commence: W/C 24th August 2026
We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Radiographers to join our CT service at Bradford on a permanent basis.
Applications are invited from both experienced CT Radiographers and HCPC-registered Diagnostic Radiographers who wish to develop a career in CT imaging through a structured training and competency programme.
This is a Band 5 to Band 6 Training Post. Applicants who already possess the required CT competencies and experience will be appointed directly to Band 6. Applicants who do not currently possess the required CT competencies but demonstrate the aptitude and commitment to develop within CT will be appointed at Band 5 and supported through a structured training programme. Progression to Band 6 will be subject to successful completion of the agreed CT training pathway and departmental competencies.
The post involves participation in a full shift system providing a 24-hour, 7-day CT service.
CT competencies are desirable (see personal specification for full details) for direct appointment to Band 6. Applicants who do not currently hold these competencies will be appointed at Band 5 and will be required to complete an agreed CT training and competency programme before progression to Band 6.
Main duties of the job
- Patient centred care
- Understanding medical requests
- Safely administering IV contrast after completing a thorough questionnaire
- Correct moving and handing techniques used
- Use of ANTT and good infection control techniques
- Information governance to protect patients dignity and privacy
- Cannulation
- Autonomous working
- Take part in non vascular intervention during night shift working
- ILS
- Radiation protection and ALARP
- Training and education
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Comprehensive CT training and development programme.
- Structured competency-based progression pathway from Band 5 to Band 6.
- Support towards relevant postgraduate CT education where appropriate.
- Exposure to a wide range of specialist CT examinations and advanced imaging techniques.
- Participation in service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives.
The salary and Terms & Conditions of Service for this post are subject to change in line with Agenda for Change.
For further details on this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification - Attached on a document.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Broad range of highly developed communication and interpersonal skills required to deliver service effectively to all users
- Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate highly developed organizational skills enabling multi-tasking, working under pressure with interruptions and an undifferentiated workload
- To be able to plan and prioritise patient centred/own workload effectively
Desirable
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary working
- Evidence of supervisory/managerial experience
Values
Essential
- We are one team
- We care
- We value people
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in General Radiography
Desirable
- Experience at highly specialized Masters Level experience in a wide range of general CT scanning applications
- Experience in the training and supervision of students at Degree and Masters level
- Experience in the education of others by delivering presentation/information
- Experience in CT Scanning
- Experience of working unsupervised as the sole clinical practitioner providing timely and diagnostically appropriate CT examination
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic radiography (or equivalent)
- State registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Post Graduate(Masters level) CT qualification or equivalent
- College of Radiographers or other accredited IV injection course
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This advert is for CT Radiographer - Training Post with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Bradford, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £48,117 per annum (pro rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Jul 2026.
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