Job summary
This post is to support UHCW and the mobile lung screening service across Warwickshire.

The post holder will be expected to travel to various site locations across Warwickshire to perform duties.

Please note that interviews is face-to-face only. Remote interview will not be entertained.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job
Perform full range of imaging examinations in CT across sites consistently to a high standard ensuring compliance with imaging protocols.

Manage radiographic, technical, admin & clerical staff and students within CT Units

Liaise with other staff, and to be responsible for the day-to-day organisation of the area/department in accordance with departmental protocols, providing management guidance during the absence of the Lead Radiographer.

About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details
Date posted: 04 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 218-AHP-B6-8410831

Job responsibilities

• To perform CT imaging, in line with governmental and departmental protocols, working both alone and within radiology and multidisciplinary teams.
• To check patient identification and documentation, and ensure the appropriate radiographic examinations are carried out in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests, especially implementing departmental safety protocols
• Operating static scanners assessing patient's needs adapt and modify imaging techniques according to the patient's condition. Attending to patients' welfare and safety at all times.
• To evaluate scanned images taken for diagnostic quality, and alert clinicians of any abnormality when appropriate.
• To participate in the departmental Quality Assurance programme to ensure the efficient operation of the highly technical equipment, and to ensure compliance with best practice especially with reference to minimising radiation exposures within CT.
• To be familiar with, understand and apply the principles of Radiation Safety, both nationally and locally regulated or protocol led.
• To give theoretical instruction, practical guidance, and supervision to less experienced staff, Student Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and trainees.
• To assist with the practical experience of newly inducted staff
• To participate in imaging risk management and quality/audit programme and to undertake duties commensurate towards achievement of ISAS accreditation. Attend Radiology Governance meetings and to report all incidents, to include all radiation and drug error incidents in accordance with the Trust DATIX procedures and local operating policies and procedures.
• To participate in the full shift system including nights, weekends, and Bank Holidays in line with the departmental agreement, to support full service delivery.

Person Specification
Essential qualifications:

• BSc or equivalent in Radiography
• HCPC Registration
• Post graduate diploma or equivalent

Desirable qualifications:

• Post graduate training/certificate in specialist modality

Essential experience:

• Substantial post graduate experience in radiography
• Range of CT experience, in and out of hours.

Desirable experience:

• Experience in specialised modality.
• Experience of leading teams

Essential knowledge:

• Knowledge of patient pathways, and the key role of diagnostic imaging.

Essential skills:

• Flexible approach
• Able to manipulate and move patients to obtain images whilst adhering to H&S legislation.
• Good IT skills
• Ability to justify CT examinations and select appropriate examinations and protocols to show pathology.

Desirable skills:

• Evaluation of performance, evidence of reflective practice and self-development

Essential commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours:

• Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace.
• For posts with managerial responsibility only: Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

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: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: CT Modality Lead Radiographer, Leanne Stephens, leanne.stephens@uhcw.nhs.uk, 02476967088

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