Radiographer in Manchester

The post holder will be expected to provide a CT service comprising wholly unsupervised scanning sessions. They will be accountable for their own professional actions and expected to act as a source of expertise for external consultations by other clinicians.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high-quality CT examinations compliant with DHC, local, regional and national clinical guidelines and IR(ME)R regulations to support robust diagnostic outcomes and patient safety.
• Exercise professional autonomy, critical decision-making and clinical reasoning to optimise imaging pathways and uphold the highest standards of diagnostic accuracy and safety.
• Deliver a confident, informed and compassionate clinical experience that promotes patient dignity, comfort and trust throughout the imaging process.
• Ensure accurate patient verification and data input to safeguard clinical integrity, reduce risk, and maintain reliable imaging records.
• Apply recognised manual handling techniques and appropriate clinical assistance to enable safe patient transfer, positioning and participation in imaging procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and compliant CT environment using approved infection control protocols to minimise biohazard risk and ensure operational readiness.
• Facilitate effective and timely communication with hospital teams, Trust representatives, radiologists and patient services to ensure continuity of care and responsive service management.
• Oversee accurate, complete and timely upload, documentation and reporting escalation to support efficient radiologist workflows and clinical decision-making.
• Monitor scanner performance, subsystems and stock requirements to maintain operational reliability and support proactive maintenance and service continuity.
• Pursue ongoing CPD, adherence to radiographic codes of conduct and engagement with emerging CT practices to sustain fitness to practise and high professional standards.
• Support the development of radiographers and clinical colleagues to strengthen workforce capability and uphold consistent service quality.
• Adapt work patterns, clinical priorities and operational focus to meet fluctuating service demands, urgent clinical needs and organisational requirements.

Person Specification

• Knowledge of relevant hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated understanding of patient care, health & safety, and continuous professional development (CPD) requirements.
• Up to date with IRMER regulations, DRLs and report any risks to RPS.
• IT skills especially Microsoft Office.
• Working in a fast-paced environment.
• Preparation of written reports.
• Understanding of independent healthcare.
• Minimum 3 years post graduate experience in Radiographic techniques.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered.
• Diploma of the Society of Radiographers or BSc equivalent.
• Certificate in, and experience of, cannulation.
• Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.