Job summary The Mid Yorkshire NHS teaching trust (MYTT) is seeking experienced CT Radiographers with previous NHS experience to join us as we work on expanding our CT service. We are a 4-site trust encompassing 6 CT scanners with a 7th due in autumn 2025. We are a forward thinking department and offer a diverse and dynamic workload, including cardiac CT, CT colonography, CT perfusion and Interventional oncology as well as opportunities for research and audit. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through CPD initiatives and actively encourage and support postgraduate study to further enhance your skills and career development. The successful applicant will be an experienced Radiographer who is HCPC registered and holds either a BSc in Radiography or D.C.R.(R). They will be capable of working both independently and collaboratively, demonstrate strong communication skills, and will strive to deliver a high standard of care. MYTT has excellent travel links to Leeds, Sheffield, Doncaster and Bradford. We are close to both the M1 and the M62. If you would like to attend for an informal chat or a look round, please contact either Sara Potter, Kristian Fairclough, Sarah Hanson or Louise Douthwaite on 01924 542571. Main duties of the job To work as a member of the CT team responsible for producing high quality CT images within the Radiology Service. To perform a comprehensive range of CT procedures, across our 4 sites. Contribute to the out of hours service including nights, weekends and on calls To contribute towards the efficient deployment of resources enabling the patient to receive a safe, accurate and timely examination. To assist in co-ordinating workflow demands within the CT departments across the trust. To contribute towards finding solutions which will meet the rapidly changing demands on the radiology service. To contribute to training/tutorial opportunities within the CT Department. Support the supervision and clinical training of undergraduate radiography students and other trainees About us We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9377-FCS6025 Job locations Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF14DG Dewsbury & District Hospital Halifax Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF13 4HS Pontefract Hospital Friarwood lane Pontefract WF8 1PL Wakefield Community Diagnostic Centre Wakefield WF2 9SD Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities To ensure imaging procedures are carried out in accordance with mandatory departmental systems of work and protocols. To adapt technique to the condition of the patient and level of co-operation, consistent with a good diagnostic outcome/optimum image quality. To assess each patient and request to produce the correct course of action for examination and diagnosis. To actively develop high standards of patient care ensuring Trust policies and protocols are widely communicated and are implemented e.g., infection control. To play an active role in the implementation and development of quality assurance programmes including departmental audit. To undertake additional areas of responsibility as delegated by the Team Leader. Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities To ensure imaging procedures are carried out in accordance with mandatory departmental systems of work and protocols. To adapt technique to the condition of the patient and level of co-operation, consistent with a good diagnostic outcome/optimum image quality. To assess each patient and request to produce the correct course of action for examination and diagnosis. To actively develop high standards of patient care ensuring Trust policies and protocols are widely communicated and are implemented e.g., infection control. To play an active role in the implementation and development of quality assurance programmes including departmental audit. To undertake additional areas of responsibility as delegated by the Team Leader. Person Specification Skills and Abilities Essential Evidence of a high standard of radiography for others to follow. Ability to work accurately under pressure. Evidence of supervisory skills. Evidence of leadership and of organisational skills. Ability to receive and communicate information verbally and in writing. Basic computer literacy Familiarity with computer use for Radiology. Desirable Information Systems. Familiarity with PACS. Access to a vehicle with the ability to travel independently in line with requirements. Qualifications Essential BSc Radiography or D.C.R.(R)., HPC. REGISTERED Desirable Evidence of post graduate study In particular CT PG cert Knowledge and Awareness Essential Awareness of the changing demands on the radiology service. Knowledge of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 200 and Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999. Evidence of keeping informed of current techniques and practices. Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work, COSHH, and Manual Handling. Desirable Knowledge of, or interest in, QA. Knowledge of, or interest in, teaching. Knowledge of appraisal/staff development programmes. Experience Essential Evidence of participating in out-of-hours radiography service. Experience of IV cannulation. Evidence of good CT experience. Significant CT experience within the NHS. Desirable Must have previous CT experience. Evidence of experience over and above Radiographer level e.g. work beneficial to the department such as audit, co-ordinating workload and resources. Evidence of delivering the clinical education of student radiographers, possibly including clinical supervisor/assessor roles. Behavioural and Personal Attributes Essential A willingness to abide by the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy. A willingness to abide by the Trusts Health and Safety Policy. Good team membership skills Ability to act diplomatically in sensitive situations involving patients or staff. Punctuality. Evidence of commitment and motivation. Respected member of an existing team. Ability to work closely with student radiographers. Professional in appearance and conduct. Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening. Ability to work out of hours. 30 minute on-call response time. Flexible according to the demands of the service. Desirable Adaptable to a changing environment. Person Specification Skills and Abilities Essential Evidence of a high standard of radiography for others to follow. Ability to work accurately under pressure. Evidence of supervisory skills. Evidence of leadership and of organisational skills. Ability to receive and communicate information verbally and in writing. Basic computer literacy Familiarity with computer use for Radiology. Desirable Information Systems. Familiarity with PACS. Access to a vehicle with the ability to travel independently in line with requirements. Qualifications Essential BSc Radiography or D.C.R.(R)., HPC. REGISTERED Desirable Evidence of post graduate study In particular CT PG cert Knowledge and Awareness Essential Awareness of the changing demands on the radiology service. Knowledge of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 200 and Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999. Evidence of keeping informed of current techniques and practices. Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work, COSHH, and Manual Handling. Desirable Knowledge of, or interest in, QA. Knowledge of, or interest in, teaching. Knowledge of appraisal/staff development programmes. Experience Essential Evidence of participating in out-of-hours radiography service. Experience of IV cannulation. Evidence of good CT experience. Significant CT experience within the NHS. Desirable Must have previous CT experience. Evidence of experience over and above Radiographer level e.g. work beneficial to the department such as audit, co-ordinating workload and resources. Evidence of delivering the clinical education of student radiographers, possibly including clinical supervisor/assessor roles. Behavioural and Personal Attributes Essential A willingness to abide by the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy. A willingness to abide by the Trusts Health and Safety Policy. Good team membership skills Ability to act diplomatically in sensitive situations involving patients or staff. Punctuality. Evidence of commitment and motivation. Respected member of an existing team. Ability to work closely with student radiographers. Professional in appearance and conduct. Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening. Ability to work out of hours. 30 minute on-call response time. Flexible according to the demands of the service. Desirable Adaptable to a changing environment. 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Address Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF14DG Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)