Job summary
Due to expansion of the CT scanning services, we are looking for experienced and motivated Radiographers to join our friendly and hardworking team in the Radiology department at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle.
The role involves working within both the CT and general radiography modalities, providing high quality imaging and patient centred care for a range of complex imaging examinations representative of a specialist and tertiary referral centre. Providing imaging for our patients can be challenging but rewarding.
The posts are ideally suited for experienced Radiographers who wish to extend their skills in CT and can cope with working in a high pressure, high throughput environment, whilst always maintaining the best level of patient care and image quality.
You will be required to work independently as part of the CT on-call service from home in evenings and weekends.
Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team, or independently is required.
- Interview Date Thursday 24 July 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/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.
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Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be required to rotate through the CT and general radiography modalities delivering the highest possible patient care and imaging service.
Detailed knowledge and understanding of anatomy, general radiographic practices and methods of reducing radiation dose, as well as a working knowledge of ionising radiation legislation (IR (ME) R) is required.
Previous experience in CT would be extremely beneficial to this role and a post graduate qualification in a clinical speciality, or post graduate specialist short courses or relevant specialist experience would be desirable.
The successful candidates will also be expected to train in cannulation and undertake CT Colonography examinations following appropriate training.
Whilst the post is based at the Freeman Hospital, rotation to the Royal Victoria Infirmary may be necessary in times of staff shortages.
Working knowledge of all relevant professional and NHS policies and procedures is essential, as is the need to have the IT skills necessary for Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS).
Opportunities are available for personal and professional development and the post holder may be encouraged to take on additional responsibilities such as, Radiation Protection Supervisor, manual handling facilitator, Health and Safety Representative, Society of Radiographers Representative or CPR trainer.
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
We offer a wide range of services and within Freeman Radiology and have a number of General x-ray rooms, Ultrasound rooms, a Fluoroscopy room, multiple Cardiac catheter laboratories, Image Intensifiers for theatre imaging, Nuclear Medicine, 2 MRI units, 2 CT scanners including one with groundbreaking photon counting capabilities, 2 Interventional Radiology rooms, and a further hybrid theatre suite for vascular procedures.
- To be part of a team delivering a high quality efficient and effective radiographic service, to make an informed decision on the diagnostic images required and demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to patients.
- There is a commitment to out of hours work and on call and extended working day duties within the imaging departments primarily based at either the Freeman or RVI site but with commitments to work within Radiology departments Trust wide when required.
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
We offer a wide range of services and within Freeman Radiology and have a number of General x-ray rooms, Ultrasound rooms, a Fluoroscopy room, multiple Cardiac catheter laboratories, Image Intensifiers for theatre imaging, Nuclear Medicine, 2 MRI units, 2 CT scanners including one with groundbreaking photon counting capabilities, 2 Interventional Radiology rooms, and a further hybrid theatre suite for vascular procedures.
- To be part of a team delivering a high quality efficient and effective radiographic service, to make an informed decision on the diagnostic images required and demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to patients.
- There is a commitment to out of hours work and on call and extended working day duties within the imaging departments primarily based at either the Freeman or RVI site but with commitments to work within Radiology departments Trust wide when required.
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
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- oWorking knowledge of all relevant professional and NHS policies and procedures
- oDetailed knowledge and understanding of radiation protection and methods of reducing radiation dose as well as a working knowledge of ionising radiation legislation (IR (ME) R)
- oEvidence of CPD
SKILLS
Essential
- oGood organisational interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work effectively in a team or independently as required
- oIT skills necessary for Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS)
Desirable
- oIV cannulation competency
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oBroad range of post qualification experience
Desirable
- oExperience of working in CT and the ability to perform examinations independently
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oHCPC registered, BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- oPost Graduate qualification in a clinical speciality, or post graduate specialist short courses or relevant specialist experience
Desirable
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- oWorking knowledge of all relevant professional and NHS policies and procedures
- oDetailed knowledge and understanding of radiation protection and methods of reducing radiation dose as well as a working knowledge of ionising radiation legislation (IR (ME) R)
- oEvidence of CPD
SKILLS
Essential
- oGood organisational interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work effectively in a team or independently as required
- oIT skills necessary for Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS)
Desirable
- oIV cannulation competency
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oBroad range of post qualification experience
Desirable
- oExperience of working in CT and the ability to perform examinations independently
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oHCPC registered, BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- oPost Graduate qualification in a clinical speciality, or post graduate specialist short courses or relevant specialist experience
Desirable
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
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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).
