# Senior Radiographer

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Royal Victoria Infirmary
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Radiographer
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-13T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-28T09:00:52.845Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Tyne_Wear/Royal_Victoria_Infirmary/The_Newcastle_upon_Tyne_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Radiology_Neuroradiology/Radiology_Neuroradiology-v8209219
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8209219?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.newcastle-hospitals.org.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic qualified radiographer to join the team in Neuroradiology at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The department is one of the top Neuroradiology units in the UK providing a comprehensive range of specialist procedures, tests and treatments for all types of neurological conditions. There are longstanding strong collaborations between Neuroradiology and Neurosciences within the Trust and Newcastle University enabling research in a variety of areas.

The department is equipped with two state of the art Siemens MRI scanners (3T & 1.5T), a Siemens CT scanner; and two Philips bi-plane angiographic systems. We provide a Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound Service for the region and imaging for Neuro Theatre.

In Neuroradiology you will work as part of a small multidisciplinary team, providing high quality patient care, diagnostic imaging and interventional services within the Regional Neurosciences Centre. This is a rotational role that will allow you to train in all modalities.

- Interview Date Wednesday 07 October 2026
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

### Main duties of the job

This is a rotational post and will allow you to work with the diagnostic modalities of neuro MRI and CT, where you will be trained to undertake all neuro specific and complex imaging procedures and you will also give the opportunity to work within the neurosurgical, neurovascular and spinal interventional theatres. You will develop a high level of neuro specific theoretical and practical knowledge. You will develop and enhance your radiographic knowledge and skills to allow you to make informed decisions and work efficiently as an autonomous practitioner. In addition you will work within a multidisciplinary team contributing to the treatment of both complex neurovascular and spinal abnormalities and disease. There will be an opportunity to also train to undertake transcranial doppler ultrasound scanning to monitor patients who have suffered a subarachnoid haemorrhage to determine if they have vasospasm and also to run clinics to monitor children who have sickle cell disease

You must demonstrate you have the potential for development to be become a confident autonomous practitioner with excellent motivation and communication skills. You will need to have problem solving ability and change management skills and to have the ability to work effectively in a team or independently. You must also have knowledge and commitment to evidence based practice, clinical governance and a clear understanding of radiation protection legislation and MRI safety.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are looking for a radiographer who wishes to join our specialised diagnostic and interventional team at the forefront of Neuroradiology in the UK. We offer an induction package, clinical supervision, individualised support around the specialist skills required to meet the needs of our patients and this is provided by all members of the multi-disciplinary team. We offer the opportunity for professional development to undertake post graduate qualifications including MRI, CT, Spinal Intervention and Reporting.

You will need to have a BSc (Hons) or equivalent in radiography and have a valid HCPC registration as well as a comprehensive CPD portfolio.

Successful candidates will be required to participate in a shift pattern, weekend working and a 24/7 on call service.

- Being part of a multidisciplinary team, providing high quality patient care and diagnostic imaging within the Regional Neurosciences Centre, also including provision of on-call system.
- To be a Specialist Neuroradiographer in each imaging modality, with a high level of theoretical and practical knowledge as well as skills, allowing informed decisions to be made on imaging techniques.

### 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.

## Person Specification

### SKILLS

**Essential**

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to manage own workload
- To be a self-motivated individual and have the ability to use initiative

### KNOWLEDGE

**Essential**

- Working knowledge of relevant professional and NHS policies
- Knowledge of practical implications of IRMER (2000) regulations

**Desirable**

- Knowledge of Neuroradiology specific techniques

### EXPERIENCE

**Essential**

- Post qualification experience
- Previous experience in IV cannulation
- IT Basic experience

**Desirable**

- Previous experience in CT, MRI and/or Angiography

### QUALIFICATIONS

**Essential**

- BSc (Hons) in Radiography or equivalent
- Current HCPC Registration
- Current up to date CPD portfolio
- IV cannulation certificate

**Desirable**

- Relevant post graduate qualifications

## Documents

- [jd & ps (pdf, 207.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10516195)
- [newcastle staff benefits (pdf, 274.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2721)
- [behaviour and civility charter (pdf, 93.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2922)

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