Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Wansbeck General Hospital.
This is a full-time post for qualified and/or experienced CT radiographers.
With extended hours, Monday to Sunday there are many development opportunities.
Northumbria Healthcare is dedicated to providing first class care to all its patients.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received
Please note, for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed documentation required beforehand, as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made.
Main duties of the job
- To participate in the roster pattern, weekend working, out of hours and on calls.
- The job role requires staff to work between CT and the general x-ray department.
- The successful candidates will be required to work alongside students and assistant practitioners. A mentor programme to aid student development is available.
- As part of the service the successful applicant would participate in the department rota which is primarily duties at Wansbeck Hospital but some cover at the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital out of hours and at weekends is included. As a trust we aim to provide cover at North Tyneside General Hospital, Wansbeck General Hospital and Hexham General Hospital when the service requires in addition to Morpeth NHS centre, Alnwick and Berwick Infirmaries, and Blyth Community Hospital.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To assist in the provision of high quality Radiographic Service within Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, whilst complying with all Trust and Department policies and procedures.
To carry out all radiographic techniques and examinations to a consistently high standard, professionally and efficiently following department procedures.
Undertakes specialist areas of practice as delegated by site lead/modality lead.
May be required to work in any radiology department with appropriate notice. Including community hospitals. Expected to participate in shifts/rotas to cover a 24/7 service
To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.
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
Experience
Essential
- Previous post graduate experience Must be competent in a specialist area of practice such as Barium’s, Cardiology Cath Lab, Pain clinics, muscular skeletal reporting, fluoroscopy, mammography or CT evidenced through Diploma level post graduate training and/or experience.
- Experience of teaching others
- Must have evidence of on going CPD
- Post qualification training in intravenous cannulation and demonstrate competency in the administration of intravenous injections.
- Evidence of Leadership skills
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
- Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
- Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
Desirable
- Degree in specialist area of practice
- Teaching qualification
- Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
- Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
- Recruitment and selection training
- Experience of equipment procurement
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Radiography or equivalent
- State Registration (HPC)
- Specialist post registration qualification in a specialized imaging modality at diploma level and or the equivalent experience e.g CT, Barium, Fluoroscopy, mammography, Cardiac Cath lab. IVP or image interpretation
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification in supervisory management
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This advert is for Specialist Radiographer with Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Wansbeck General Hospital, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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