# CT Senior Radiographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ct-senior-radiographer/a59faa9f-8798-464d-ae57-d0da9860ddd3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ct-senior-radiographer/a59faa9f-8798-464d-ae57-d0da9860ddd3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust - **Town:** Wolverhampton - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent: Will require cross site working at Cannock Chase Hospital and New Cross Hospital - **Employment type:** 37.5 hours per week (Full time - 37.5 hours; including weekends, bank holiday and night shifts.) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-14T08:42:28.254Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Birmingham_Black_Country/Wolverhampton/The_Royal_Wolverhampton_NHS_Trust/Radiology/Radiology-v8152811 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8152811?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are going through an exciting period of positive change at RWT as we grow our services and our teams.  We hope you will be our next key team member. The CT department at New Cross hospital consists of four scanners, with an additional two scanners at our newly opened Community Diagnostic Centre at Cannock Chase Hospital. You will work alongside an innovative team of professionals, performing a wide range of CT examinations including advanced cardiac and colon scanning. In addition, you will offer support, guidance and training to junior members of staff and trainees, helping develop people and services. We are passionate about providing excellent patient care and as a Senior Radiographer, you will be an integral part of the patients care and journey through Radiology. We are equally committed to growing you as a professional and have multiple opportunities for growth and career progression including post graduate training and advanced learning/development. You must have a degree or equivalent qualification in Diagnostic Radiography, and be registered with the HCPC. Hours will include weekends and bank holidays and successful candidates will be expected to participate in night shifts. This service is delivered across 2 sites - New Cross hospital in Wolverhampton and Cannock Chase Hospital in Cannock. Applicants will be expected to rotate across all sites. Where the essential criteria cannot be fully met, training may be considered under Annex 21 of Agenda for Change. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will work on a rotation, undertaking radiographic duties in CT scanning. The post holder will administer I.V injections of contrast media to patients. The post holder will work flexibly to provide these services including weekends, nights and Bank Holidays. This service is delivered across 2 sites - New Cross hospital in Wolverhampton and Cannock Hospital in Cannock. Applicants will be expected to rotate across all sites. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To work on a rotation, undertaking radiographic duties in at least one clinical area – primarily CT scanning. To work flexibly to provide these services including at weekends, nights and Bank Holidays. To ensure that you have sufficient equipment training and technical knowledge to produce high quality diagnostic images. To ensure that you use all equipment safely and in accordance with operating/manufacturer instructions and that you and all staff using equipment are competent and trained to do so. To undertake training on the Patient Management System (PMS), the Radiology Information System (RIS) and the Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) to ensure that patient information is stored and retrieved accurately. To participate in the vetting of appropriate referrals in line with radiology authorisation guidelines. The post holder is required to administer I.V injections of contrast media to patients. To work in a multi-disciplinary team and to encourage team development and facilitate the professional development of other personnel – this may include nurses, HCA’s, students, apprentices and other trainees. To ensure a clean, tidy and safe working environment, adhering to the QA and cleaning SOPs in place for each clinical area. To promptly report any equipment failures to the Department Superintendent or the Ergea Helpdesk as appropriate. To report accidents / untoward incidents / hazards to the Superintendent Radiographer as soon as possible, ensuring completion of the Incident Report Form. To undertake any reasonable duty that may arise which will assist the smooth running of the Radiology Service following appropriate discussions. To work flexibly to cover annual leave and sickness absence, working additional sessions as agreed. Maintain fitness to practice with the Professional Code of Conduct through Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and mandatory training (Fire, Infection Control, Manual Handling, Information Governance and CPR). To be familiar with relevant Health and Safety policies. To participate in Health & Safety risk assessments, following appropriate training. To wear the uniform provided and to promote the Radiology Directorate in a positive manner at all times. This job description is a guide to the main duties and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. You may be required to undertake other duties that are commensurate with the post and grade and which have been discussed with you. You have a responsibility for the identification of all risks which have a potential adverse effect on the Trust’s ability to maintain quality of care and the safety of patients, staff and visitors, and for the taking of positive action to eliminate or reduce these risks. To enhance the patients experience To be courteous and helpful towards patients, visitors, staff and to offer a high quality service at all times. To provide first line assistance in the event of a patient’s query or complaint and passing the matter to a more senior member of staff where appropriate.  This will at times require a high level of communication skills to diffuse confrontational situations. The post holder is required to have knowledge of the Trust’s Complaints Procedure To manage and develop the performance of the team To assist in the training of new members of staff, supporting them through their induction programme. To participate in practical and theoretical training for Student Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and Imaging Assistants and to complete any paperwork or assessments associated with this training. To supervise the work and standards of Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners, Apprentice Radiographers and Imaging Assistants. To assist with administrative tasks. To ensure effective contribution to the delivery of the organisation’s objectives To be familiar with and comply with all appropriate Trust and Radiology Directorate Policies, Procedures and Practices, making suggestions which could lead to improvements in the service. To attend courses/lectures/in-service training as required by the needs of the service and of this post. To ensure that Risk Management, Health and Safety Regulations, COSHH Regulations, MRI Local Rules and the Ionising Radiation Regulations are adhered to, including the Local Rules, and to report accidents/untoward incidents/hazards to the Superintendent or most senior Radiographer on duty as soon as is practicable. To be familiar with and uphold the quality standards of the Trust and Radiology Directorate, to ensure a high quality service to patients at all times. To be familiar with the principles of clinical governance and to strive to maintain and improve the quality of patient care, showing courtesy and consideration at all times. To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and Radiology Directorate Policies, Procedures  and Practices and to ensure adherence by more junior staff working within the team. To assist in the collection of any information required for audit purposes. To attend and participate in clinical governance meetings. The post holder will be subject to annual appraisal. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Significant experience in cross-sectional imaging with an ability to demonstrate excellent knowledge of standard and complex CT scans. - NHS equivalent experience in a trust of similar size with similar scanning requirements **Desirable** - Experience training and mentoring students/apprentices. ### Communication **Essential** - Good written communication demonstrated throughout application. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Degree/Diploma (or equivalent) in Diagnostic Radiography. **Desirable** - Certificate to administer IV injections from accredited course ### Personal Statement **Essential** - In 200 words or fewer, please describe why you would be a good fit for the role. ## Documents - [wolverhampton map (pdf, 600.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2032) - [flexible working commitment (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2380) - [rwt professional standards (pdf, 95.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3048) - [employee rewards booklet v.15 (pdf, 1.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2083) - [rwt health & wellbeing offer (pdf, 945.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3027) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 952.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10452688) - [using ai when completing application forms (pdf, 320.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2969) - [transforming care together strategy 2026-2031 v4 (pdf, 2.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2618) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.