Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Radiographer

The closing date is 21 July 2025

Job summary

An attractive opportunity has arisen to join the Radiology Department at the Great Western Hospital as a Band 5 Radiographer

The successful candidate will conduct diagnostic radiological examinations across a range of clinical specialities, adapting techniques to accommodate a range of patient types; both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal requirements.

This role will include a 5% recruitment and retention premium. We welcome all applications for anyone looking to kickstart their Radiographer career.

Main duties of the job

1. To independently assess and justify referrals under IR(ME)R 2000 following practitioner guidelines where appropriate

2. To interpret Clinician's requirements, to determine the appropriate radiographic imaging technique and ensure that it is performed in accordance with best practice and that the resultant images are diagnostic

3. To work out of hours to support the Radiology services offered at Great Western Hospitals; including night shifts and weekends

4. To undertake CT scans in the absence of a Radiologist according to agreed protocols once trained

5. To use the departmental radiology information computer system (CRIS) as required and be conversantwith the picture archive communication system (PACS)

6. To undertake Quality Control procedures, including Quality Assurance testing for image quality andequipment safety

7. To undertake and participate in clinical audit and research and to act on the findings where possibleand provide statistical information on the work load when necessary

8. To provide a service within the community hospital's as part of a band 5 rotation

9. To complete all imaging requests in a timely manner

About us

"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."

Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum + 5% R&R

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

249-7322406-2

Job locations

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Radiology Department undertakes approximately 251,300 examinations a year ranging over a variety of modalities. The successful applicant will be a keen team player who has image quality and patient care high on their agenda with a flexible approach to working hours. The department supports the development of your clinical skills and education, we encourage staff CPD.

Please see the attached job description for full information

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Radiology Department undertakes approximately 251,300 examinations a year ranging over a variety of modalities. The successful applicant will be a keen team player who has image quality and patient care high on their agenda with a flexible approach to working hours. The department supports the development of your clinical skills and education, we encourage staff CPD.

Please see the attached job description for full information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
  • Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
  • General Radiographic training

Desirable

  • Evidence of CPD
  • Intravenous cannulation

Experience

Essential

  • General experience in Radiography
  • Worked within NHS setting

Desirable

  • CT Experience.

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent patient care
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team or single-handedly
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
  • Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
  • General Radiographic training

Desirable

  • Evidence of CPD
  • Intravenous cannulation

Experience

Essential

  • General experience in Radiography
  • Worked within NHS setting

Desirable

  • CT Experience.

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent patient care
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team or single-handedly

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 information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB


Employer's website

https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB


Employer's website

https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Radiographer - Operations

Carol Argar

c.argar@nhs.net

01793607296

Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum + 5% R&R

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

249-7322406-2

Job locations

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB


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