Diagnostic Radiographer (West Berkshire Community Hospital)

Royal Berkshire Nhs Foundation Trust; Cold Ash; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Cold Ash is seeking a full-time Band 6 Radiographer to join their team at West Berkshire Community Hospital. The role involves providing high-quality radiographic services including CT imaging, training junior staff, and participating in on-call duties. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in radiography or equivalent and be a state-registered professional. Excellent organizational and patient care skills are essential.

Qualifications

• State registered radiographer.
• Current CPD activity showing competence and autonomy appropriate to a Band 6 role.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard radiographic imaging and patient care.
• Supervise and support junior staff.
• Organize work activities based on clinical needs.
• Support various radiology services and GPs.
• Participate in out-of-hours service.

Skills

Radiographic imaging excellence

Supervision and training

Organizational skills

Autonomy in clinical settings

Education

Degree in radiography or DCR(R)

Job description

Overview

An opportunity for a full time Band 6 Radiographer based at West Berkshire Community Hospital in Newbury, part of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will work as part of the Community Imaging Team providing an effective Plain film and CT service. West Berkshire Community Hospital has been designated as a Community Diagnostic Hub with investment to upgrade General Xray equipment and install a Cone Beam CT Unit. The department provides Plain film and CT imaging for walk-in GP referrals, inpatients/outpatients, and supports the Minor Injury Unit. The post holder will participate in departmental shift and weekend rotas.

Responsibilities

• Provide an excellent standard of radiographic imaging and quality of patient care.
• Act as a role model for the profession and participate in supervision, training and support of more junior staff.
• Exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries and prioritise/organise own work activities in response to clinical and service needs.
• Provide imaging support primarily at the Radiology Department of WBCH, including support to the WBCH Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC), outpatient clinics and wards, and to local GPs.
• Participate in the provision of an out-of-hours service, including evening and weekend work.

Qualifications and Experience

• State registered radiographer.
• Degree in radiography or DCR(R) as equivalent.
• Current CPD activity showing competence and autonomy appropriate to a Band 6 role.

Location and Context

The post is based primarily at the Radiology Department, West Berkshire Community Hospital. It supports imaging for UTC and related services within WBCH and the local community. The hospital is located near the M4 with good rail links to London. The Trust emphasizes values of Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful and Excellent.