CT Team Manager – SJUH

Overview

In this role you lead the CT team to deliver safe, high-quality imaging services across multiple sites. You will support the CT Lead Radiographer in service improvement, drive governance and safety, and manage day-to-day department operations. You’ll collaborate with radiologists, managers and other departments to ensure smooth service delivery and stakeholder engagement. This is a chance to influence access, workforce resilience and departmental innovations within a busy, patient-focused Trust.

Pay / Benefits

• Band 7 salary
• Permanent contract
• Full-time working pattern
• Cross-site responsibilities
• Staff engagement and development focus
• Leadership role within a busy CT service

Responsibilities

• Support CT Lead Radiographer in service improvement and achieving local/national objectives
• Oversee day-to-day management of the CT department and efficient use of resources
• Lead and supervise radiographic, clerical and support staff; manage rostering and recruitment activities
• Collaborate with radiologists, Lead Radiographer and other staff to evaluate imaging protocols and departmental innovations
• Take accountability for governance areas including risk management, health and safety, and incident/policy handling
• Provide specialist clinical/technical advice; respond to complaints and investigations in consultation with Lead Radiographer
• Ensure compliance with Trust protocols, IR(ME)R/IRR and relevant health & safety regulations
• Engage in HR policies, PALS/patient complaints handling, and staff wellbeing initiatives
• Contribute to cross-site management across SJUH and other sites within the Trust
• Support CT team meetings and contribute to capacity planning and service resilience

Key requirements

• Substantial experience as a CT radiographer
• Leadership experience (roster, recruitment, QA/audit)
• Multidisciplinary team working experience
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to plan and optimise resource use (capacity/demand analysis)
• Specialist knowledge to advise on clinical/technical aspects and incident handling
• Knowledge of general and specialised radiography; postgraduate study or equivalent
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment per IR(ME)R/IRR and COSHH
• Collaborate with CT Team Managers, Lead Radiographer and Radiologists on imaging protocols and procurement

• Leadership
• Communication (verbal and non-verbal)
• Negotiation
• CT radiography expertise
• Radiation protection and safety compliance (IR(ME)R, IRR)
• Imaging protocol design and evaluation

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