Job Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and specialist Senior CT Radiographer (Band 6) to join our friendly and sociable imaging team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) in Brighton. This exciting opportunity will be perfect for a suitably qualified radiographer who is committed to providing and maintaining a very high standard of patient care and imaging outcomes.
About the Department
A brand new, purpose-designed imaging department opened recently in an expansive redevelopment of the Royal Sussex County Hospital site (3Ts Development). This is proving to be a great opportunity for all members of the imaging team who wish to be part of real improvement in patients’ experience and imaging outcomes.
The department is supported by a team of Lead Superintendent Radiographers and Superintendent Radiographers, and in return for your commitment to us we will provide ongoing support for your professional development, as well as a friendly, challenging and stimulating work environment.
Applications from Radiographers interested in flexible arrangements will also be considered.
Main Duties
The CT department currently operates 5 scanners – two Canon Aquilion One Prism, two Siemens X.ceed, and one Siemens Drive. Future expansion of the service in the new Louisa Martindale building will result in a total of 6 operational CT scanners on this site.
As a Senior CT Radiographer you will rotate through our outpatient, inpatient and emergency departments seeing patients from a variety of sources.
The post-holder will participate in the 7‑day extended day and out‑of‑hours rotas providing a high standard 24‑hour emergency service for the Royal Sussex County Hospital. The post will include an orientation to plain film, theatres, mobiles and RACH to be able to provide these services.
Job Responsibilities
* The Radiographer will be expected to work as a core member of the CT imaging team in all CT departments on the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) site, as well as achieve competence in all areas required as part of the emergency out‑of‑hours service.
* The radiographer will need to be able to undertake a wide range of clinical duties to provide a high‑quality imaging service and assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, encouraging and supporting colleagues to also do so.
* To ensure the department delivers an exemplary service and experience to patients and members of the public.
* To ensure departmental adherence to Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) 2017, Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR) 2017 and the Trust’s policies, protocols and guidelines.
* Actively participate as a member of the multi‑disciplinary team, including the supervision of newly qualified and junior members of staff, assistant practitioners and student Radiographers.
* Support the Superintendent Radiographers to ensure that the day‑to‑day running of the CT departments is smoothly coordinated.
* To demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development (CPD).
* To participate in the extended working day, weekend and night rotas.
Contract Information
* Date posted: 27 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
* Location: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE
* Reference number: 279‑7306972‑OCT25
Person Specification
Training, HCPC registration and NHS experience (Essential)
* Degree/Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography
* HCPC registration
* Clinical Radiography experience in an NHS setting
Working at UH Sussex (Desirable)
* Mentions specifics of working at UHS/RSCH
Patient/care focussed (Desirable)
* Evidence of providing patient‑focused care
* Understanding of Patient First
* Trust Values
Team working (Desirable)
* Evidence of team working within Imaging
* Evidence of working in a wider multidisciplinary team
Safety (Essential)
* Awareness of IR(ME)R 2017
* Awareness of IRR 2017
Desirable (additional safety)
* Awareness of Health and Safety (RIDDOR, COSHH, Health and Safety at Work Act, etc.)
* Data Protection/GDPR awareness
Modality experience (Essential)
* Evidence of extensive experience in CT
Desirable (institutional modalities)
* Experience in mobiles, theatre, plain film, paeds
Equality Diversity and Inclusion (Essential)
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE
Website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/
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