Senior Rotational Radiographer

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A NHS healthcare provider in Swindon is seeking a Senior Rotational Radiographer to join their team. This role offers an annual salary of £38,682 to £46,580 plus a 5% retention premium for radiographers. The successful candidate will handle independent assessments and image quality assurance, working with cutting-edge technology while supporting the development of their clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Health Care Professions Council.
• Post graduate experience in Radiography is required.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess and justify referrals under IR(ME)R 2000.
• Interpret clinicians' requirements for radiographic imaging.
• Perform quality control procedures and participate in clinical audits.

Skills

General Radiographic training

CT experience

Quality Assurance

Education

Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent

Tools

CRIS

PACS

Job description

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Rotational Radiographer

The closing date is 19 November 2025

***Previous candidates need not apply***

Band 6 Senior Radiographer

We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Senior Radiographer to join our friendly team here at the Great Western Hospital.

The Great Western Hospital are currently looking to expand their Radiology department to support the recovery and current demand within diagnostics. The Radiology department hosts digital plain film rooms, multiple CT scanners, Interventional and Mobile equipment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for established Radiographers with NHS experience looking to increase their knowledge and work with state‑of‑the‑art equipment which currently includes a 5% recruitment and retention premium.

Main duties of the job

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.

The Great Western Hospital conducts 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 multidisciplinary team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal requirements.

The is a very exciting to join the Radiology team if you would like to find out more please get in touch with Carol Argar on 01793 605052.

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."

Job responsibilities

• To independently assess and justify referrals under IR(ME)R 2000 following practitioner guidelines where appropriate.
• To interpret clinicians 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.
• To use discretion to work outside of departmental standards when clinical circumstances necessitate, e.g. undertaking additional or specialist techniques.
• To work out of hours to support the Radiology services offered at Great Western Hospital; night shifts may on occasion need to be covered.
• To undertake CT/MRI/Plain Film in the absence of a Radiologist according to agreed protocols.
• To be able to use the departmental radiology information computer system (CRIS) as required and be conversant with the picture archive communication system (PACS).
• To undertake Quality Control procedures, including Quality Assurance testing for image quality and equipment safety, and to help with clinical audits.
• To undertake and participate in clinical audit and research and to act on the findings where possible and provide statistical information on the workload when necessary.

Please see the attached job description for full information.

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Post graduate experience in Radiography
• Extensive CT experience
• Experience of performing department Quality Assurance
• Worked within NHS setting

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum + 5% RRP for radiographers