Job summary
An exciting and excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified CT Head Reporting Radiographer to join the Neuroradiology team at Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust.
The post has been developed to support the current demanding acute CT head reporting workload in Neuroradiology at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. This new role will be supported by the team of Consultant Radiologists, fellows and other reporting radiographers within the department.
This role will work within a small team managing the acute CT head reporting and overnight checking which includes all acute CT head imaging performed in both Neuroradiology and Radiology.
Reporting radiographers in the trust are supported with on-going training and expanding scope of practice, as part of this we expect reporters to work efficiently within a team to ensure all acute work is reported in a timely manner.
We are a forward-looking department committed to training and role development with a 4 tier system. We want to develop advanced practice within the department and would therefore expect the post holder to participate in teaching and audit.
- Interview Date Tuesday 01 July 2025
- 30 Hours/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based purely in the Neuroradiology Department at the Royal Victoria Infirmary.
The appointment is for a 30-hour post, will a split of approximately 80% reporting and 20% clinical sessions each week. The clinical work will be undertaken in CT in Neuroradiology. Although there is no on call commitment with this post there will be a requirement to work weekends
The successful candidate will be required to support in both a clinical and managerial capacity. The educational element of the role will be to develop other radiographers in CT head reporting and image interpretation. There is an expectation that the appointed candidate will support other services within Neuroradiology (according to knowledge and skills) and as a Senior staff member will be required to support the leadership team as and when required.
You will need to have a BSc (Hons) or equivalent in radiography and a Post Graduate Certificate in CT Head Reporting, you will also need to have a valid HCPC registration as well as a comprehensive CPD portfolio.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Trust wide responsibility for delivery of an effective and efficient high-quality specialist CT imaging service and patient care that meets the needs of patients and referrers. Provides highly specialist knowledge and care to patients.
- Acts as the lead radiographer in specialist area providing direction to the staff and expert advice on specialist equipment to the directorate, as well as advice to users, patients, colleagues etc.
- To contribute at a Trust wide level to the strategic development of specialist service in relation to CT imaging and image interpretation, across the city.
- Performs unsupervised image interpretation providing a written report on appropriate, selected imaging examinations in relation to the specialist area of this post.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Trust wide responsibility for delivery of an effective and efficient high-quality specialist CT imaging service and patient care that meets the needs of patients and referrers. Provides highly specialist knowledge and care to patients.
- Acts as the lead radiographer in specialist area providing direction to the staff and expert advice on specialist equipment to the directorate, as well as advice to users, patients, colleagues etc.
- To contribute at a Trust wide level to the strategic development of specialist service in relation to CT imaging and image interpretation, across the city.
- Performs unsupervised image interpretation providing a written report on appropriate, selected imaging examinations in relation to the specialist area of this post.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registered, BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification/experience
- MSc or post graduate specialist M-Level accredited training leading to formal qualifications in Medical Imaging and/or Radiographic Image Interpretation, plus specialist experience, knowledge and understanding in relation to CT Head imaging and image interpretation
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Trust policies, professional issues, MRI Safety, and radiation protection regulations (IRM (E) R)
- Extensive knowledge of the guidelines relating to CT Head imaging and image interpretation
- Experience of teaching and training staff
- Evidence of on-going continuous professional development (CPD)
- Post holder must have completed, or be working towards, a successful audit proving the ability to identify abnormalities, anomalies, pathology, and disease for each type of examination performed in relation to the specialist area of this post
Desirable
- Candidates to have undertaken relevant training, coaching, and courses in relation to the specialist area of this post e.g. Advancing Practice in Medical Imaging' modules (level 7)
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Proven leadership and interpersonal/communication skills with evidence of participation in change management and practice development
- IT skills for Radiology Information Systems (RIS), Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) and OEM reporting workstations
- IV cannulation skills
- The knowledge and skills required for this role extension are to the same standard as expected of a Specialist Registrar in Radiology
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registered, BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification/experience
- MSc or post graduate specialist M-Level accredited training leading to formal qualifications in Medical Imaging and/or Radiographic Image Interpretation, plus specialist experience, knowledge and understanding in relation to CT Head imaging and image interpretation
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Trust policies, professional issues, MRI Safety, and radiation protection regulations (IRM (E) R)
- Extensive knowledge of the guidelines relating to CT Head imaging and image interpretation
- Experience of teaching and training staff
- Evidence of on-going continuous professional development (CPD)
- Post holder must have completed, or be working towards, a successful audit proving the ability to identify abnormalities, anomalies, pathology, and disease for each type of examination performed in relation to the specialist area of this post
Desirable
- Candidates to have undertaken relevant training, coaching, and courses in relation to the specialist area of this post e.g. Advancing Practice in Medical Imaging' modules (level 7)
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Proven leadership and interpersonal/communication skills with evidence of participation in change management and practice development
- IT skills for Radiology Information Systems (RIS), Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) and OEM reporting workstations
- IV cannulation skills
- The knowledge and skills required for this role extension are to the same standard as expected of a Specialist Registrar in Radiology
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.
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.
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).
