University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

CT Lead Radiographer

The closing date is 12 February 2026

Job summary

The successful candidate will be committed to giving our patients and referrers the very best quality and care of service.

The CT scabbing department currently has 9 state of the art CT scanner, soon to be increasing 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 of the job

Your day to day role will include:

  • 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.
  • to facilitate adhere hance to policy and procedure and to encourage in other CT staff members.
  • collaborative working with other professions in the hospital.
  • taking part in all aspects of Governance, i.e. Datix, Risk Assessments.
  • to be RPS representative for CT scanning.
  • to be proactive in the recruitment and retention of staff within the team.
  • participate in Leadership training as required.

Full information given in the Job Description.

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're 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 create and encourage 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 or 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.

Details

Date posted

29 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7654393

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification for the CT Lead Radiographer role at UHNM.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification for the CT Lead Radiographer role at UHNM.

Person Specification

Person Specification

Essential

  • Extensive CT Experience
  • IV Cannulation Proficiency and Contrast Allergy Knowledge
  • Compliance with Statutory and Mandatory Training

Desirable

  • Leadership Experience
  • Knowledge of all Governance Procedures

Person Specification

Essential

  • HCPC Registration
  • NHS Experience

Suitability for Role

Essential

  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Presentation

Desirable

  • IT skills
  • Previous experience presenting to a group
Person Specification

Person Specification

Essential

  • Extensive CT Experience
  • IV Cannulation Proficiency and Contrast Allergy Knowledge
  • Compliance with Statutory and Mandatory Training

Desirable

  • Leadership Experience
  • Knowledge of all Governance Procedures

Person Specification

Essential

  • HCPC Registration
  • NHS Experience

Suitability for Role

Essential

  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Presentation

Desirable

  • IT skills
  • Previous experience presenting to a group

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.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

CT Superintendent Radiographer

Julia Whatley

julia.whatley@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782675883

Details

Date posted

29 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7654393

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


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