The post holder will be expected to clinically lead a progressive, timely CT scanning service, contributing to the 7-day working of a busy CT department, including the CDC site. They will be accountable for their own professional actions and those of more junior staff below them.
They will be expected to uphold high standards of scanning and maintain clinical audits within the department. The successful candidate will be supported to develop leadership skills within the CT department and wider directorate.
Band 7 CT Radiographer – Deputy to Principal Cross Sectional Radiographer (8a)
The Radiology Directorate at Manchester Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a highly experienced Radiographer to a band 7 position to undertake a full-time clinical role in CT. The role includes deputising for the Cross Sectional site lead Radiographer and driving clinical standards of the highest quality.
The post holder is expected to have extensive CT experience, including evidence of teaching/training and running a busy CT scanner. They should demonstrate excellent knowledge of CT scanning, supported by strong evidence of CPD.
The work undertaken is varied, including procedures undertaken daily alongside cancer work. The department participates in a very active research program. This role will support the Principal CT Radiographer with senior support across Trafford General Hospital and CDC Withington.
The post holder will lead the already established hardworking and committed team working in CT and support the training and education of junior staff and students on rotation to CT.
Above all, the post holder will demonstrate compassionate, patient-centered care and act as a professional role model, inspiring others to deliver the same.
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with a turnover of over £3bn. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals.
We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate, offering a scale of opportunity that is extraordinary. We’ve also created a digitally enabled organization to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness, and innovation through Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, supporting high-quality research programs. We are also embarking on our Green Plan, which details how MFT continues to promote sustainability in healthcare.
At MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, while protecting your health and wellbeing. Join us in shaping the future of our organization.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
* Name: Rebekka Stabler, Job title: Trafford Radiology Site Lead, Email: rebekka.stabler@mft.nhs.uk, Telephone: 0161 746 2867
* David Tomkinson, Principal CT Lead Radiographer, Email: david.tomkinson@mft.nhs.uk
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