CT Radiographer

Go back South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 13 October 2026

Due to staffing changes, an exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced radiographers to work predominantly in CT and based at Sunderland Royal Hospitall, although cross site working is actively encouraged.

Sunderland Royal Hospital hasundergone an exciting redevelopment of the Emergency Department, to provide acutting-edge environment for patient care, diagnosis and treatment. Within the Diagnostic Hub of the Emergency Department is a state of the art Canon GenesisCT scanner, this 320 slice scanner allows for rapid diagnosis for ED andacutely unwell patients. There are two additional Canon scanners a Conon Genesis and recently a Serve SP within Radiology that are used for an extensive range of in-patient and out-patient CT examinations,includingbiopsies, percutaneous cryotherapy, colonography studies and cardiacinvestigations.

The team at Sunderland is dedicated to CT only, and runs a 24/7service.

South Tyneside District Hospital has recently installed a 128 slice Siemens go.

Top,and also has a 64 slice Siemens go.

All. Both are used for a range of in-patient and out-patient CT examinations, including biopsies, colonography studies and cardiac investigations. Additionally, the department has 4 dedicated X-rayrooms, 2 fluoroscopy and interventional rooms, and a peripheral site providingplain film imaging. The team at South Tyneside work across modalities duringthe normal working day, however they are committed to maintaining the CTservice 24/7.

We are seeking those candidates with post graduate radiographyexperience, including some time in CT, to apply. We will consider a trainingpost for a suitable candidate with sufficient knowledge of the modality.

Additionally, the post holder will be expected to fulfil all aspects of therole of a CT radiographer, including authorisation of scans under instruction, IVcannulation, working unsupervised, and training and supporting colleagues and student radiographers.

The CT team work a shift pattern including long days, weekends(long days) and nights. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in this rota.

Additionally, there is scope for cross-site working with the dedicated CT team at Sunderland Royal Hospital this can be discussed on appointment.

Both sites have forward thinking, dynamic teams who offerexperience and support. Additionally, we strive to offer professional development opportunities; recent examples include the Postgraduate Certificate in Computed Tomography, Postgraduate Certificate in Forensic Imaging and CTColon training courses. The trust also provides excellent leadership development opportunities.

Do you pride yourself on your standard of radiography knowledge andskills? Are you enthusiastic and resourceful? Can you demonstrate compassion in caring for patients and apatient centered approach? If so then working at South Tyneside and SunderlandNHS foundation Trust could be for you.

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