Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 323-AHP3022-ED
- Employer
- Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ashford and St. Peter's NHS Trust
- Town
- Chertsey
- Salary
- £48,270 - £54,931 pa inc. HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/07/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 22/07/2025
Employer heading
Deputy CT Superintendent Radiographer
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to join our Imaging Department at Ashford and St. Peter's Foundation Trust as a Band 7 Deputy CT Superintendent.
This is a fantastic chance for a motivated with 5+ years experienced Radiographer to take the next step in their career and work along side with the current CT Superintendent, helping to lead and develop a high performing, patient- focused CT service.
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking Radiographer with a strong clinical and leadership background in CT, and a passion for leadership and innovation.
Main duties of the job
¨ To deputise for the CT Superintendent Radiographer and to undertake the day-to-day management of allocated staff within the division
¨ To be responsible for CT imaging services across all sites on a day-to-day basis to ensure smooth workflow and operational efficiency
¨ Manage staff activities, allocate resources, and monitor performance to ensure service delivery meets patient care requirements while maintaining the highest quality standards.
¨ To liaise with other Health Care Professionals both in and outside the Trust and departmental staff on a daily basis
¨ To continue to develop one's own knowledge, practice and development through continued professional development
¨ To facilitate the training of junior staff in CT, and along with other senior staff for the training of student radiographers, acting as a role model through leading by example
¨ To understand the implications of the Health and Safety at Work Act and ensure a safe working environment for patients, staff, visitors and staff according to the Trusts’ Health and Safety Policy
Working for our organisation
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- On-site Nurseries
- On-site staff cafes
- On-site parking
- Support in career development
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:
www.asph-careers.org
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To undertake and be conversant in all CT examinations to maintain high standards of technical and professional practice in the delivery of a quality service.
To prepare the patient for diagnostic examinations and fulfil the requirements of correct patient identification, confidentiality and data protection.
To work closely with Radiation Physics, GE and Cannon to work on protocol development when needed.
Participate in departmental quality assurance programmes as required.
To assist with the day to day running of the computer system and help with computer training.
To supervise and train radiographers and students on all aspects of CT.
To report any equipment malfunction to the manufacturer / Equipment Manager and to arrange for engineers to visit as appropriate.
To assist with the training in cannulation, venipuncture and the administration of contrast media.
To liaise with consultants, nursing, clerical and other staff within the hospitals for the benefit of patient care.
To liaise regularly with the CT Senior Radiographers and take a supervisory role with the radiographic team.
Follow departmental protocols to ensure clinical practice and general housekeeping duties follow policies and procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired infection.
To ensure the fabric of the department is in good and safe working order and to arrange repair as required.
To adhere to the Code of Practice for ionising radiation and the local rules for radiation safety.
To participate in the Superintendents on-call rota.
The post holder will be based at St Peters Hospital but will be expected to work at the Ashford site and Woking on a regular basis.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Thorough knowledge of normal anatomy, physiology and pathology of CT examinations
- Knowledge CT scan equipment and protocols
- NHS experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience in management of CT
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- DCR or BSc Diagnostic Radiographer (or equivalent)
- Evidence of CPD
- Current Membership to Professional Body
- HCPC Registration or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Undertaking/ Post holder of PG Certificate in CT
Experience
Essential criteria
- 5+ years CT experience
- Supporting service development, staff training , and quality improvement initiatives
- Proven ability to deliver high standards of clinical practice and patient care
Desirable criteria
- Ability to develop a service and implement changes in line with needs
- Previous service improvement knowledge
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kristine Aguilar-Esguerra
- Job title
- CT Superintendent Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01932726556
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