LEAD CT RADIOGRAPHER fte

Vacancy

Lead CT Radiographer

Department : Imaging And Diagnostics

Address

Cromwell Hospital, 164-178 Cromwell Road, Kensington, SW5 0TU

Contact

Permanent

Salary

£56270 to £59541 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)

Hours

Full time / 37.50 hours per week

Other

£3000 Golden Hello (one off payment for new joiners only)

An exciting career opportunity awaits you at the Cromwell Hospital in our newly established imaging department, housing the latest technology which offers an excellent environment for providing world-class service to our patients.

At Bupa, you can be the Radiographer you want to be. With the autonomy to use your skills and strong benefits to support you, patient care can be your top priority. Building a career in radiography has never been easier, with good hours, you can live a balanced, healthy lifestyle.

Joining Bupa, you'll benefit from access to our state-of-the art Clinical Training Facility, a centre for connected learning, care and careers. This forms part of Bupa Campus, a vibrant new learning initiative which brings us together in virtual and physical spaces across the Bupa globe.

About The Cromwell Hospital

The Cromwell Hospital is a major international private hospital in West London receive both UK and international patients. We are committed to providing the highest quality healthcare outpatient and inpatient service care. The hospital has 180 beds and 4 suites, theatres, medical and surgical wards, cardiac centre, CDU, level 2 and 3 full intensive care facilities, paediatrics, outpatient, pharmacy, diagnostic services, physiotherapy, a dedicated day surgery unit, and a new cath lab.

Our new modern Radiography department is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technology to include;

Two general X-Ray rooms

One fluoroscopy suite, which can also be utilised as an additional X-Ray room

One Cone Beam CT scanner

One Bone Density scanner with advanced body composition analysis capabilities

Two state-of-the-art mobile X-Ray units

Four theatre image intensifiers

What you'll be doing

You will be based in the CT department with the primary aim of leading the department on a daily basis, whilst liaising closely with the General X-ray & CT Superintendent to maintain and enhance the CT imaging service and offering to our patients and stakeholders. A flexible and adaptive working attitude is crucial, along with a willingness to participate in the On-Call service.

As the CT Lead Radiographer, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the Diagnostic Directorate - showing flexibility of shared tasks to ensure that we provide the best quality service. Establishing good working relationships with all areas of the wider hospital is essential.

You will be working with a team of Senior and Superintendent Radiographers to provide high standards of service to all of Cromwell’s customers. The department can be very busy and the job holder must be able to work well under pressure in a complex environment. Also, as the CT Lead Radiographer, you will be performing a variety of CT examinations including full body imaging, neurological, cardiac and biopsy procedures, as well as some specialist orthopaedic imaging.

You must have substantial CT Experience (minimum of 5 years) with Cardiac CT experience.

Qualifications/ Experience

Essential

BSc/Diploma in Radiography

HCPC Registration

Significant CT experience (minimum 5 years)

Strong general X‑ray experience

Excellent communication, organisational skills, and attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure and adapt in a fast-paced clinical setting

Reliable, flexible, and able to work independently or as part of a team

Desirable

Evidence of CPD

Postgraduate Certificate in CT

Siemens CT experience

Previous leadership or mentoring experience

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more

Payment of Professional Registration fees

Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell

Access to Bupa Campus and our Clinical Training Facility to support your clinical career development

£3000 Golden Hello (one off payment for new joiners only)

Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind

An enhanced pension plan and life insurance

Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work

Discounted access to online gym sessions through Gympass

Various other benefits and online discounts

Free onsite massages as a recognition for your hard work

Opportunity to participate in our annual awards ceremony

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.