Specialist Radiographer

Job Overview

The Radiology department at the Royal United Hospital is looking for enthusiastic and motivated Specialist radiographers to join our team. The department is known for their forward thinking and innovative approach.

We are currently installing a new Siemens Xceed CT scanner and have recently procured MRI deep resolve acceleration software. Staff provide 24/7 cover to X-ray, theatre and fluoroscopy, together with CT, MRI, interventional and cardiac.

Main duties of the job

Due to an investment in the Radiology workforce, we are looking to expand our team to provide additional CT and MRI capacity by working further extended days and weekends.

Depending on experience, you will participate in a rota that will include on-call duties and night shifts across different modalities, covering 7 days.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person‑centred care we’re proud of.

We’re committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing – and yes, we even have a pool!

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please see job description and personal specification about the job role.

Person specification

Personal specification

Essential criteria

• HCPC registration

Desirable criteria

• Certificate in IV competence

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc Hons in Diagnostic Radiography

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of post graduate qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience in CT/MRI international or cardiac radiography
• NHS radiography experience

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.

Documents to download

• Job description (PDF, 569.4KB)
• Join the RUH (PDF, 1.3MB)

Further details / informal visits contact

Name Sharon Pallister Job title MRI Modality Lead Radiographer Email address Sign in to view email Telephone number 01225825728