Job summary
We are offering a unique and exciting opportunity to establish and lead a Radiographer-Led Cardiac CT Service within our Imaging Department. This senior role is ideal for an experienced and passionate Radiographer with a strong background in cardiac CT, NHS experience, and proven leadership in clinical practice.
You will be at the forefront of developing and managing the newly formed Radiographer-Led Cardiac CT service, ensuring the highest standards of care and clinical excellence. Working closely with our Cardiothoracic Radiologists, Cardiologists, and fellow service Superintendents, you will take the lead on service delivery, radiographer training, and protocol development.
Main duties of the job
Based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) and the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), you will oversee operations across eight CT scanners (including Siemens X.ceed, Siemens Drive, Aquilion One Prism, GE Revolution, and Canon Prime SP). Cardiac CT scanning is currently performed on the Aquilion One Prism and GE Rev systems.
In addition to your specialist cardiac role, you will be one of five operational Superintendent Radiographers, responsible for the day-to-day management of the CT service and will hold line management duties within the department.
As part of this role, you will be trained in the administration of cardiac medications and ECG interpretation, enabling independent scanning of a broad patient cohort. You will also benefit from working in our state-of-the-art Imaging facility in the Louisa Martindale Building, which opened in May 2023.
This position offers a career-defining opportunity to expand your clinical, operational, and leadership expertise in a forward-thinking and supportive environment.
About us
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Details
Date posted
30 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
279-7290051-SEP25
Job locations
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Easter Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the growing Cardiac CT service an exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 7 specialised Cardiac CT Radiographer to set up and deliver a new Radiographer led Cardiac CT service. This will include medicine administration for optimal heart rate control and vasodilation and image acquisition. You will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of the general CT service and will hold line management duties within the department.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
To support the growing Cardiac CT service an exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 7 specialised Cardiac CT Radiographer to set up and deliver a new Radiographer led Cardiac CT service. This will include medicine administration for optimal heart rate control and vasodilation and image acquisition. You will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of the general CT service and will hold line management duties within the department.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- 3 years post graduate cardiac CT experiance
- Experience of line management
- Understands PGDs
- NHS Experiance
Desirable
- Holds a recognised cardiac CT qualification
- Holds a PgC/PgD/Masters in CT
- Experience of setting up new imaging services
- Experience of policy writing
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Essential
Essential
- 3 years post graduate cardiac CT experiance
- Experience of line management
- Understands PGDs
- NHS Experiance
Desirable
- Holds a recognised cardiac CT qualification
- Holds a PgC/PgD/Masters in CT
- Experience of setting up new imaging services
- Experience of policy writing
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
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 informationDisclosure 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 Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Easter Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Easter Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
Salary range
- £47,810 - £54,710 per year