Rotational Radiographer; CT & Plain Film | Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Rotational Radiographer (CT & Plain Film) | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Employer: The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT

Location: Swindon, SN3 6BB

Pay:

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: Yes

Closing Date: 20/02/2026

Full Time Permanent Contract We are currently looking to expand our Radiology Department to support the recovery and current demand within diagnostics.

The Radiology Department has digital plain film rooms, MRI suite, CT suites, 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.

We are currently offering a 5% recruitment and retention premia.

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. “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.”

To independently assess and justify referrals under IR(ME)
R 2000 following practitioner guidelines where appropriate.

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.

To use discretion to work outside of departmental standards when clinical circumstances necessitate i.e. undertaking additional or specialist techniques.

To work out of hours to support the Radiology services offered at Great Western Hospital; nights shifts may on occasion need to be covered.

To undertake CT scans in the absence of a Radiologist according to agreed protocols.

To undertake plain film radiography.

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.

Please read attached job description for further details.

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