University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

CT Radiographer - Band 6

The closing date is 08 December 2025

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Job summary

  • We are looking for a CT Radiographer with a minimum of 2 years CT experience to join our CT team based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.
  • Work to set standards & protocols, functioning in accordance with best practice and in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements
  • Able to perform a wide range of CT protocols.
  • Assist in more complex CT examinations under the supervision of senior staff.
  • Take part in the provision of a 24-hour CT service. This includes night shifts and weekends.
  • Organise the efficient control of workflow patterns within the department when acting as a senior of the day, if required.
  • Proven ability to perform as part of a team.
  • Able to organise own workload and that of junior staff.
  • We have a range of scanners across sites, including 3 Siemens 128 Slice, and 2 Canon Aquilion One volumetric scanners.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide a 24/7 CT service to the Trust, by producing high quality images.
  • To teach student radiographers, radiographic assistants and all radiographers.
  • To have expert knowledge with CRIS and PACS.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

24 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-DT1471-LH

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Please ensure your personal statement includes your current CT experience, cannulation certification and active CT related CPD .

The interview process will involve an image viewing session.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Please ensure your personal statement includes your current CT experience, cannulation certification and active CT related CPD .

The interview process will involve an image viewing session.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Bsc Hons in Diagnostic imaging
  • Certificate in IV Cannulation

Desirable

  • PG Cert in CT or be prepared to study towards it

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Thorough and up to date knowledge of CT imaging and best practice
  • Understanding the theory and application of clinical governance
  • Understanding of College of Radiographers Code of Practice and requirements of it for practice and behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self
  • Understanding of HCPC Professional standards and requirements of it for practice and behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self

Desirable

  • Significant relevant clinical experience within the field of CT

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Effective communication skills - Including in situations of conflict or distress
  • Able to accept responsibility for CT working under own initiative within the boundaries of the role
  • Flexibility, Adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
  • Ability to act as facilitator, mentor and supervisor to colleague

Desirable

  • Demonstrating good line management
  • Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
  • Clinical expert in defined area of work
  • Information technology skills
  • Initiative
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Bsc Hons in Diagnostic imaging
  • Certificate in IV Cannulation

Desirable

  • PG Cert in CT or be prepared to study towards it

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Thorough and up to date knowledge of CT imaging and best practice
  • Understanding the theory and application of clinical governance
  • Understanding of College of Radiographers Code of Practice and requirements of it for practice and behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self
  • Understanding of HCPC Professional standards and requirements of it for practice and behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self

Desirable

  • Significant relevant clinical experience within the field of CT

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Effective communication skills - Including in situations of conflict or distress
  • Able to accept responsibility for CT working under own initiative within the boundaries of the role
  • Flexibility, Adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
  • Ability to act as facilitator, mentor and supervisor to colleague

Desirable

  • Demonstrating good line management
  • Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
  • Clinical expert in defined area of work
  • Information technology skills
  • Initiative

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

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

CT Lead Radiographer

Jenny Edge

Jennifer.Edge@uhbw.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

24 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-DT1471-LH

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW


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