Job summary
We're seeking a skilled Advanced or Enhanced GI/GU Radiographer who holds a Post Graduate GI or GU qualification to join our team at MFT. In this role, you'll independently perform complex GI/GU procedures, including Fluoroscopy and CT Colonography, while providing clinical leadership, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to service development. You will collaborate on the introduction of new techniques, ensure high-quality patient care, and support the wider multidisciplinary team. This role offers opportunities for professional growth through CPD, audits, and involvement in training. If you're an experienced radiographer ready to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
The post holder will serve as an Advanced or Enhanced Practitioner within the GI/GU specialty, managing a varied caseload of patients undergoing Fluoroscopy and CT Colonography examinations. They will be responsible for performing diagnostic procedures on patients with complex GI/GU conditions and ensuring accurate diagnoses. The role also includes supervising, supporting, and mentoring students and trainee GI/GU Radiographers, fostering their professional development. In the absence of the Divisional Modality Lead (DML) GI/GU Radiographer, the post holder will provide leadership and contribute to multidisciplinary education and training.
Further postgraduate study may be required, depending on current qualifications, to ensure the post holder is fully prepared for the responsibilities of this specialized role and can offer optimal support to the team.
Key responsibilities include performing GI/GU exams across MFT sites, working autonomously to interpret complex procedures, contributing to best practice standards, and supporting the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will manage their workload efficiently, ensure high standards of patient care, prioritize examinations, and refer patients as needed. They will also engage in continuous professional development, support the training of staff, and maintain knowledge of current imaging advancements. Compliance with professional standards and involvement in service development are essential aspects of the role.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR (R)
- PG Cert and/or PG Dip in either GI/CTC, GU or Gynae fluoroscopy studies, including the production of Radiological Reports for these examinations.
- Working towards a PG Cert in GI, GU fluoroscopy advanced medical imaging
Desirable
- Experience performing CT Colonography examinations.
- NCTCA - Module A or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a qualified GI / GU Advanced Practitioner or trainee working towards a current GI/GU PG Cert qualification.
- Experience as a Senior Radiographer, with experience of leading an area or supervising juniors.
- Team management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of continuing Professional Development.
- Ability to give effective feedback to and liaise with a wide range of individuals
- Ability to demonstrate an excellent understanding of the principles of Radiography
Desirable
- Radiographers and trainee Radiographers
- Evidence of multimodality knowledge.
- IV cannulation
- Understand recent developments in the NHS.
- Experience of teaching and supervising both qualified
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR (R)
- PG Cert and/or PG Dip in either GI/CTC, GU or Gynae fluoroscopy studies, including the production of Radiological Reports for these examinations.
- Working towards a PG Cert in GI, GU fluoroscopy advanced medical imaging
Desirable
- Experience performing CT Colonography examinations.
- NCTCA - Module A or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a qualified GI / GU Advanced Practitioner or trainee working towards a current GI/GU PG Cert qualification.
- Experience as a Senior Radiographer, with experience of leading an area or supervising juniors.
- Team management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of continuing Professional Development.
- Ability to give effective feedback to and liaise with a wide range of individuals
- Ability to demonstrate an excellent understanding of the principles of Radiography
Desirable
- Radiographers and trainee Radiographers
- Evidence of multimodality knowledge.
- IV cannulation
- Understand recent developments in the NHS.
- Experience of teaching and supervising both qualified
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).
