Rotational Radiographer (CT/General)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Barnstaple is seeking an experienced Rotational Radiographer (CT/General) to join their exceptional team. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality radiology services, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and participating in the education of junior staff. The role offers a commitment to your professional development and flexible working options. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Radiography and experience in CT scanning.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave increasing to 33

Occupational health services

Staff discounts

NHS Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Familiar with radiation safety legislation.
• Commitment to educating junior staff.
• Evidence-based approach to clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Improve the provision of CT and Radiology service.
• Justify referrals using established criteria.
• Conduct protocol examinations.

Skills

Experience in CT scanning

Motivation and enthusiasm

Flexibility

Radiation safety compliance

Teaching and supervision

Education

Degree in Radiography

Job description

Rotational Radiographer (CT/General)

The closing date is 28 December 2025

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you’ll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for flexible, motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 CT Radiographers to join our team. The post‑holder must be familiar with and comply with the following radiation safety legislation: Ionising Radiation Regulation (IRR17), Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2020 and the Trust Radiation Safety Policy.

The post‑holder will also work with the Team Leaders to continually improve the provision of the CT and Radiology service, make relevant operational management decisions and, in the Team Leader’s absence, escalates appropriately. They will assess and apply an evidence‑based approach to improving clinical practice, and be actively involved in the maintenance and formulation of department protocols.

They must be able to justify referrals within their scope of practice using referral criteria that fall within Departmental, NICE and the Royal College of Radiologists Guidelines, and conduct protocol examinations accordingly.

The post‑holder will commit to regular participation in the education, training and assessment of qualified radiographers, assistants, and students within their specialty, and will supervise learners and junior staff. They will give radiographic advice and guidance to a wide range of healthcare professionals and patients.

The post‑holder should have experience in CT scanning; however, a developmental role will be considered for suitable candidates.

Working pattern: 37.5 hrs per week. Commitment to out‑of‑hours is essential.

Interview date: To be confirmed.

For further information please contact: Ryan Knight, CT Lead, [e-mail], 01271 314130.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications, days off to study, CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we’ll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and our family‑friendly policies.

If you’re starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit. You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and ‘At Risk’ status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

Other benefits include:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options, including a nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.
• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.

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.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

About the Trust

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.