About this role
Job summary Lead Radiographer - CT
Brentwood Hospital | Radiology | Permanent | Full Time |
Competitive Salary, depending on experience
37.5 hours per week
As Britain's largest Healthcare Charity, we've invested in state-of-the-art equipment and we're committed to giving you more time to focus on what matters. Bring your caring nature and an eye for detail to work at Nuffield Health. With the emphasis on high quality care, here's where you'll shine.
Main duties of the job Clinical Excellence & Patient Experience
Deliver expert-level CT radiography ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient imaging.
Provide an outstanding patient experience aligned with private healthcare standards.
Act as the senior clinical reference for CT, supporting colleagues and radiologists.
Participate in complex CT procedures, cardiac CT, and interventional CT where applicable.
Ensure imaging pathways support rapid turnaround times for consultants and selfpay clients.
Private Service Delivery & Operational Efficiency
Coordinate daily workflow to ensure smooth operation, minimising patient waiting times.
Drive CT performance targets including throughput, capacity utilisation, and report turnaround.
Work closely with bookings teams to maximise appointment efficiency and commercial viability.
Monitor and improve KPIs such as patient satisfaction, referral-to-scan times, and efficient scanner usage.
Staff Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and support CT radiographers to maintain high clinical standards.
Manage staff rotas, day-to-day allocation, and training plans.
Support continuous professional development, including advanced CT techniques.
Promote a collaborative and high-performance culture within the imaging team.
Governance, Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with IR(ME)R, IRR, CQC standards, and corporate policies.
Maintain accurate records, including dose monitoring, QA, and incident reporting.
About us Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital
Our modern, well-equipped hospital provides a range of services and treatments from outpatients and minor procedures through to inpatients and major surgical specialties. Hospital facilities include 42 beds, 4 Theatres, an Endoscopy Suite, 16 consulting rooms, MRI, CT, General Imaging, Pathology, Physiotherapy, and an onsite Pharmacy. We are established as one of the leading providers of healthcare in the area and have just completed a major refurbishment of the Endoscopy Unit. With excellent patient satisfaction rates, we are proud of our reputation for clinical excellence and outstanding care. Brentwood hospital specialises in orthopaedics, general surgery, men's and women's health, children's services, and cosmetic surgery.
Job description Job responsibilities Lead Radiographer - CT
Brentwood Hospital | Radiology | Permanent | Full Time |
Competitive Salary, depending on experience
37.5 hours per week
As Britain's largest Healthcare Charity, we've invested in state-of-the-art equipment and we're committed to giving you more time to focus on what matters. Bring your caring nature and an eye for detail to work at Nuffield Health. With the emphasis on high quality care, here's where you'll shine.
Clinical Excellence & Patient Experience
Deliver expert-level CT radiography ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient imaging.
Provide an outstanding patient experience aligned with private healthcare standards.
Act as the senior clinical reference for CT, supporting colleagues and radiologists.
Participate in complex CT procedures, cardiac CT, and interventional CT where applicable.
Ensure imaging pathways support rapid turnaround times for consultants and selfpay clients.
Private Service Delivery & Operational Efficiency
Coordinate daily workflow to ensure smooth operation, minimising patient waiting times.
Drive CT performance targets including throughput, capacity utilisation, and report turnaround.
Work closely with bookings teams to maximise appointment efficiency and commercial viability.
Monitor and improve KPIs such as patient satisfaction, referral-to-scan times, and efficient scanner usage.
Staff Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and support CT radiographers to maintain high clinical standards.
Manage staff rotas, day-to-day allocation, and training plans.
Support continuous professional development, including advanced CT techniques.
Promote a collaborative and high-performance culture within the imaging team.
Governance, Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with IR(ME)R, IRR, CQC standards, and corporate policies.
Maintain accurate records, including dose monitoring, QA, and incident reporting.
Lead on audit cycles, policy updates, and risk assessments.
Support preparation for external inspections (CQC, ISO, corporate audits).
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
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It starts with you.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
As a Senior Radiographer at our hospital, you'll have a BSC degree in diagnostic radiography (or equivalent), be registered with the HCPC, have a postgraduate qualification and high levels of technical knowledge. Ideally, you'll also have Radiation Protection Supervisor training and qualification, as well as the ability to work accurately and compassionately.
Experience Essential
Ideally, you'll also have Radiation Protection Supervisor training and qualification, as well as the ability to work accurately and compassionately. Extensive experience in CT imaging in a busy hospital or diagnostic centre.
Experience in private healthcare desirable but not essential.
Ability to lead teams and supervise radiographers.
Experience in developing protocol
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.
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 Nuffield Health
Address Shenfield Road
Brentwood
CM15 8EH
Employer's website https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)