CT Lead Radiographer in Stoke-on-Trent

The successful candidate will be committed to giving our patients and referrers the very best quality and care of service. The CT scanning department currently has 9 state of the art CT scanners, soon to be increased to 11 with the planned opening of the UHNM Community Diagnostic Centre in 2026. We provide support to a wide range of referrers including the Level 1 Major Trauma centre, Vascular and Neuro Intervention, Paediatric, MSK and Oncology services. Being a part of the University Hospital of North Midlands brings with it the opportunity to contribute to the training of student radiographers on their clinical placement and of CT Radiographers on their Band 5/6 preceptorship.

Main Duties

• Efficient and effective use of CT capacity, cross site.
• Demonstrate strong leadership qualities to achieve Trust and Imaging targets, including efficient, safe and well organised patient flows.
• Facilitate adherence to policy and procedure and encourage other CT staff members.
• Collaborative working with other professions in the hospital.
• Take part in all aspects of Governance, i.e. Datix, Risk Assessments.
• Serve as RPS representative for CT scanning.
• Be proactive in the recruitment and retention of staff within the team.
• Participate in Leadership training as required.

About Us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across three sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent, County Hospital in Stafford, and the Community Diagnostic Centre in Hanley, we are proud to serve around three million people and we are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM creates and encourages a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co‑created by staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Extensive CT Experience
• IV Cannulation Proficiency and Contrast Allergy Knowledge
• Compliance with Statutory and Mandatory Training
• HCPC Registration
• NHS Experience
• Effective Communication Skills
• Presentation

Desirable:

• Leadership Experience
• Knowledge of all Governance Procedures
• IT skills
• Previous experience presenting to a group

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.