# Senior Rotational Radiographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-rotational-radiographer/c2fbd6e4-2c34-4583-bcec-87835f57e53e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-rotational-radiographer/c2fbd6e4-2c34-4583-bcec-87835f57e53e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Worthing - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (Will include out of hours, nights and weekends as part of core hours) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-27T13:40:51.434Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/East_Sussex/Brighton/University_Hospitals_Sussex_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Diagnostic_Radiographer/Diagnostic_Radiographer-v7976046 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7976046?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An opportunity has arisen for a skilled and enthusiastic Senior Radiographer to join our friendly and dynamic Imaging team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) in Brighton. UHSussex provides care for 1.8 million service users across Sussex and its borders across five main hospital sites. RSCH is the largest site, providing district general, specialist and tertiary services to the residents of Brighton and Hove, mid Sussex and parts of East Sussex, in addition to being the major trauma centre for the whole of Sussex and the South East. The Brighton campus also includes the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital and the Sussex Eye Hospital. The Imaging Department is predominantly based in Level 4 of the Louisa Martindale Building, with emergency x-ray and CT imaging services provided separately in our department on the acute floor. The Department currently has: - Samsung DR x-ray equipment. - Canon and Siemens CT scanners. - Siemens and Philips MRI scanners, including 3T which will open in Spring 2025. - Philips IR suite and hybrid theatre. The successful applicant will become a core part of our multidisciplinary team, rotating through all areas of plain film, fluoroscopy, mobile x-ray and theatres, whilst also having the opportunity to train in CT, MRI and Interventional Radiology. They will also be able to develop their role in the support and education of junior staff, students and other healthcare personnel. ### Main duties of the job This Senior Rotational Radiographer role would suit radiographers who have good experience of working in a busy imaging department and wish to continue working in x-ray, whilst offering additional dedication to develop their career in the fields of CT,  MRI and Interventional Radiology. This position offers the chance to be an integral part of our thriving Imaging team and work closely with like-minded radiographers, junior staff, radiologists, nurses, RDAs and HCAs. The Imaging Department is supported by a team of Lead Superintendent Radiographers and Superintendent Radiographers and, in return of your commitment to us, we will provide on-going support for your professional development as well as a friendly, challenging and stimulating work environment. With this role, there is a commitment to the out-of-hours service and extended working days. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria. - The Senior Radiographer will be expected to work in all areas of Imaging at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH), the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital (RACH), and Hove Polyclinic (HPC). - The Senior Radiographer will need to be able to undertake a wide range of clinical duties to provide a high-quality imaging service and assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, encouraging and supporting colleagues to also do so. - Ensure the department delivers an exemplary service and experience to patients and members of the public. - Ensure departmental adherence to Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) 2017 and Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR) 2017, MRHA MRI safety guidelines and the Trust’s policies, protocols, and guidelines. - Actively participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, including the supervision of newly qualified and junior members of staff, assistant practitioners, and student Radiographers. - Support the Superintendent Radiographers to ensure the day to day running of the Imaging Department is smoothly co-ordinated. - The post-holder will be expected to participate in the 7-day extended day and out-of-hours (OOH) rota. ## Job Details An opportunity has arisen for a skilled and enthusiastic Senior Radiographer to join our friendly and dynamic Imaging team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) in Brighton. UHSussex provides care for 1.8 million service users across Sussex and its borders across five main hospital sites. RSCH is the largest site, providing district general, specialist and tertiary services to the residents of Brighton and Hove, mid Sussex and parts of East Sussex, in addition to being the major trauma centre for the whole of Sussex and the South East. The Brighton campus also includes the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital and the Sussex Eye Hospital. The Imaging Department is predominantly based in Level 4 of the Louisa Martindale Building, with emergency x-ray and CT imaging services provided separately in our department on the acute floor. The Department currently has: Samsung DR x-ray equipment. Canon and Siemens CT scanners. Siemens and Philips MRI scanners, including 3T which will open in Spring 2025. Philips IR suite and hybrid theatre. The successful applicant will become a core part of our multidisciplinary team, rotating through all areas of plain film, fluoroscopy, mobile x-ray and theatres, whilst also having the opportunity to train in CT, MRI and Interventional Radiology. They will also be able to develop their role in the support and education of junior staff, students and other healthcare personnel. ## Job Description This Senior Rotational Radiographer role would suit radiographers who have good experience of working in a busy imaging department and wish to continue working in x-ray, whilst offering additional dedication to develop their career in the fields of CT, MRI and Interventional Radiology. This position offers the chance to be an integral part of our thriving Imaging team and work closely with like-minded radiographers, junior staff, radiologists, nurses, RDAs and HCAs. The Imaging Department is supported by a team of Lead Superintendent Radiographers and Superintendent Radiographers and, in return of your commitment to us, we will provide on-going support for your professional development as well as a friendly, challenging and stimulating work environment. With this role, there is a commitment to the out-of-hours service and extended working days. ## Responsibilities This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria. The Senior Radiographer will be expected to work in all areas of Imaging at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH), the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital (RACH), and Hove Polyclinic (HPC). The Senior Radiographer will need to be able to undertake a wide range of clinical duties to provide a high-quality imaging service and assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, encouraging and supporting colleagues to also do so. Ensure the department delivers an exemplary service and experience to patients and members of the public. Ensure departmental adherence to Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) 2017 and Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR) 2017, MRHA MRI safety guidelines and the Trust’s policies, protocols, and guidelines. Actively participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, including the supervision of newly qualified and junior members of staff, assistant practitioners, and student Radiographers. Support the Superintendent Radiographers to ensure the day to day running of the Imaging Department is smoothly co-ordinated. The post-holder will be expected to participate in the 7-day extended day and out-of-hours (OOH) rota. ## Person Specification ### Safety **Essential** - Awareness of IR(ME)R 2017 - Awareness of IRR 2017 **Desirable** - Awareness of Health and Safety (RIDDOR, COSHH, Health and Safety at Work Act, etc.) - Data Protection/GDPR awareness ### Team working **Desirable** - Evidence of team working within Imaging - Evidence of working in a wider multidisciplinary team ### Modality experience **Essential** - Experienced band 5 radiographer- at least 12 months **Desirable** - Experience in plain film - Experience in CT - Experience in IR ### Working at UH Sussex **Desirable** - Mentions specifics of working at UHS/RSCH ### Patient/care focussed **Desirable** - Evidence of providing patient-focused care - Understanding of Patient First - Trust Values ### Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion **Essential** - Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues - Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role) ### Training, HCPC registration and NHS experience **Essential** - Degree/Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography - HCPC registration - Previous NHS experience - Experience in trauma and A&E plain film radiography - Experience in general radiography including plain film, mobile, theatres and fluoroscopy **Desirable** - Experience in cross-sectional - Experience in Interventional radiology ## Documents - [all staff networks about us flyer (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2583) - [guide to completing an application form (pdf, 385.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2915) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 560.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10272675) ## 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.