CT Radiographer

An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, patient focused, progressive Radiographers to become part of our CT team at Salford Royal on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover Maternity leave. Are you a good team player? Can you demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills? Are you willing to work a mixture of shifts? Then this could be the job for you!

Radiology at Salford Royal is entering an exciting time with new multiple scanner installations and expanding services. In the past 3 years we have had 2 new CT systems installed including a GE Revolution Evo CT scanner (first in the UK with AI technology) this system complements the 2 existing GE 64 Lightspeed systems and a Canon Aquilion Prime scanner.

At the time of going out to advert, building work is almost complete on the Greater Manchester Major Trauma Hospital (GMMTH) due to open in Autumn 2023. This will house our hyperacute services including stroke and major trauma for the Greater Manchester area. Plans include a hybrid theatre, 2 GE Maxima CT scanners, an MR suite, X-ray room and Ultrasound rooms.

You will work across multiple scanners within the Salford footprint and will be involved in all aspects of CT including Cardiac, Colonography and CT Intervention in addition to the Stroke and Trauma work.

Please note that this vacancy is only open to current internal members of The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

As part of our team you will gain vast experience in imaging patients from a variety of specialties such as stroke, major trauma, neurosurgery, general surgery, Intestinal Failure and the lung health check program. After initial training you will able to perform virtual colonoscopies and provide imaging for CT interventional procedures. You will also be trained in Cardiac CT which is a new service to Salford.

Salford Royal is a University Teaching Trust that aims to be the safest Organisation in the NHS through providing safe, clean, and personal care to every patient, every time. It has twice been awarded an Outstanding CQC rating., We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.

We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.

We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.

• Diploma / BSc Radiography, HCPC registration, Experience in a range of radiographic and screening procedures


• Experience of workload management


• Experience of leading a radiographic team and mentoring


• Knowledge of appropriate modalities


• Experience of QA testing and radiation protection


• Evidence of a willingness to expand the clinical role


• Evidence of changes within interventional practice


Desirable criteria

• Multidisciplinary team leadership


• Participation in audit


• Management of complaints and incidents


• Experience in helping to manage staff e.g appraisals and competencies


• Experience in stock management


• Research and development


• Evidence of assisting service development, Ability to use IT systems


• Good communication skills


• A willingness to teach


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Able to organise and prioritise to meet deadlines


• Problem solving and decision making skills


• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others including CPD, 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.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.