Senior Rotational Radiographer | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Swindon is looking for a Band 6 Senior Radiographer to join their Radiology department. The role involves independent assessment of referrals, ensuring high-quality imaging, and participation in clinical audits. NHS experience and a patient care focus are essential. This opportunity includes working with state-of-the-art equipment and offers a 5% recruitment premium.

Benefits

5% recruitment and retention premium

Continuous Professional Development support

Qualifications

• Established radiographer with NHS experience required.
• Keen team player with focus on image quality and patient care.
• Able to work outside departmental standards when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess and justify referrals under IR(ME)R 2000.
• Determine appropriate radiographic imaging technique.
• Perform CT/MRI/Plain Film in absence of Radiologist.
• Undertake quality control procedures for image quality.
• Participate in clinical audits and research.

Skills

NHS experience

Image quality focus

Patient care orientation

Flexible working hours

Tools

CRIS system

PACS

Job description

Band 6 Senior Radiographer

Previous candidates need not apply

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.

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.

“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.”

Responsibilities

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

Please see the attached job description for full information

This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Nov 2025