Band 7 - CT Lead Radiographer, Radiology

Band 7 - CT Lead Radiographer, Radiology

The closing date is 24 March 2026

We are seeking a full time CT Lead Radiographer to join our Radiology team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, for a 12 months fixed term contract.

We are expanding our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) services at St Albans City Hospital. Equipped with modern CT scanners, the centre will enhance service quality for patients by increasing scanning capacity and reducing referral to treatment times.

The successful candidates will be responsible for providing high quality imaging services and leading the CT team to ensure the best patient care and clinical outcomes.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career, combining both clinical expertise and leadership responsibilities.

The CT Lead Radiographer will be required to work flexibly across a Monday to Friday rota, including long shifts.

The role will primarily be based at St Albans City Hospital, with flexibility to work at our other locations; Hemel Hempstead Hospital and Watford General Hospital.

Main duties of the job

• Lead and manage the CT team, ensuring a high standard of service delivery to patients.
• Oversee the clinical and operational management of CT services within the Trust, ensuring efficiency and adherence to all standards.
• Provide mentoring and support to radiographers, students, and other healthcare professionals within the team.
• Ensure the completion of QA testing and maintain accurate records to uphold quality and safety standards.
• Actively participate in the Radiology Clinical Governance Programme, contributing to the continuous improvement of services.
• Collaborate with the wider Radiology team to enhance the delivery of patient care, ensuring protocols and procedures are followed.
• Work closely with senior managers and stakeholders to drive innovation and development in CT services.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award winning virtual hospital and re imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

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Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

Person Specification Education and qualifications:

• DCR(R) or BSc Radiography. PgC or PgD in CT.
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council.
• Experience at Band 6 level or above.

Knowledge:

• Good knowledge of CT techniques.
• Aware of current trends relevant to the profession.
• Health & Safety.
• Clinical Governance.
• Public sector / NHS knowledge.

Experience:

• Experience of managing a CT service.
• Staff management.

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.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust