CT Superintendent Radiographer

Job Summary

This post is only open for applications from individuals employed within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Care System.

Organisations Within Scope Are As Follows

• Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board
• Southern Health Foundation Trust
• Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
• University Hospitals Southampton
• Solent NHS Trust
• South Central Ambulance Service
• Isle of Wight NHS Trust
• Hampshire Hospitals

Main duties of the job

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is looking for an experienced radiographer to fill the role of modality superintendent for the CT service. Working in partnership with the MRI superintendent, the post holder will be jointly responsible for operational leadership of the CT and MRI scanning service, function as an expert and professional leader, and be responsible for clear and visible managerial, clinical, and strategic leadership of the CT scanning service.

About Us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Date posted
06 February 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 8a

Salary
£53,755 to £60,504 a year

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
REF1123Q

Job locations
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Cosham
Hampshire
PO6 3LY

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will use professional discretion and experience to ensure a safe, high-quality CT scanning service delivery that meets clinical practice, and legal standards and requirements. The post holder will act as a role model for PHU Trust values and provide direction, advice, and support to the team and individuals within the CT and MRI service. Develop a culture that improves quality, set clear expectations, and support staff in delivering compassionate care. They will create systems to ensure the team remain connected to their own and the organisation's core values.

Responsibilities

The post holder will use professional discretion and experience to ensure a safe, high-quality CT scanning service delivery that meets clinical practice, and legal standards and requirements. The post holder will act as a role model for PHU Trust values and provide direction, advice, and support to the team and individuals within the CT and MRI service. Develop a culture that improves quality, set clear expectations, and support staff in delivering compassionate care. They will create systems to ensure the team remain connected to their own and the organisation's core values.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• BSc (Hons) degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology
• HCPC registration
• Post graduate qualification in CT

Desirable

• Management qualification
• Attended Radiation Protection Supervisor course.
• Post graduate qualification in MRI

Experience Essential

• Managerial experience
• Management and supervision of staff
• Continuing professional development

Desirable

• Wide ranging managerial experience in a leading role
• Experience in budget management.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Cosham
Hampshire
PO6 3LY

Employer's website
https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/