Specialist Radiographer: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Wansbeck General Hospital.

This is a full-time post for qualified and/or experienced CT radiographers.

With extended hours, Monday to Sunday there are many development opportunities.

Northumbria Healthcare is dedicated to providing first class care to all its patients.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received

Please note, for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed documentation required beforehand, as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made.

Main duties of the job

• To participate in the roster pattern, weekend working, out of hours and on calls.
• The job role requires staff to work between CT and the general x-ray department.
• The successful candidates will be required to work alongside students and assistant practitioners. A mentor programme to aid student development is available.
• As part of the service the successful applicant would participate in the department rota which is primarily duties at Wansbeck Hospital but some cover at the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital out of hours and at weekends is included. As a trust we aim to provide cover at North Tyneside General Hospital, Wansbeck General Hospital and Hexham General Hospital when the service requires in addition to Morpeth NHS centre, Alnwick and Berwick Infirmaries, and Blyth Community Hospital.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Radiography or equivalent
• State Registration (HPC)
• Specialist post registration qualification in a specialized imaging modality at diploma level and or the equivalent experience e.g CT, Barium, Fluoroscopy, mammography, Cardiac Cath lab. IVP or image interpretation

Desirable

• Post Graduate qualification in supervisory management

Experience

Essential

• Previous post graduate experience Must be competent in a specialist area of practice such as Barium’s, Cardiology Cath Lab, Pain clinics, muscular skeletal reporting, fluoroscopy, mammography or CT evidenced through Diploma level post graduate training and/or experience.
• Experience of teaching others
• Must have evidence of on going CPD
• Post qualification training in intravenous cannulation and demonstrate competency in the administration of intravenous injections.
• Evidence of Leadership skills
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
• Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods

Desirable

• Degree in specialist area of practice
• Teaching qualification
• Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
• Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods
• Recruitment and selection training
• Experience of equipment procurement

Closing Date: 13 September 2026