Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Radiographer – CT

The closing date is 27 July 2025

Job summary

Are you an experienced, professional Radiographer with a commitment to high class patient care and the drive to work within a high performing team? If so we invite you to join our friendly and dynamic Radiology Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Due to expansion of the service, we currently have vacancies for a number of enthusiastic Band 6 Radiographers to work in our CT department. Experience in this modality is desirable, but not essential, as training will be provided. The successful candidate must have at least 2 years experience in radiography post qualification with at least 12 months of working within the NHS.

Main duties of the job

Our current CT suite has undergone a complete refurbishment within the last 2 years and we have doubled our capacity by installing 4 new Canon scanners. Our department also has a CT scanner at WBCH and Bracknell. With this extra capacity we are looking for Radiographers to support with developing our services to our community.

Applicants must be adaptable and be prepared to work evenings and weekends as part of our seven-day service delivery. This will include night shifts.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential as is the ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Diagnostic Radiographers who satisfy the essential criteria of the person specification. Candidates must be registered with the HCPC.

About us

Our Radiology department busy, carries out a wide range of general and specialist examinations, including, Plain film, CT, MRI & interventional procedures. We have recently been awarded the title 'University Department of Radiology' for our involvement in research and education through the University of Reading.

As a progressive teaching department for radiographers we have established links to universities and actively encourage CPD and role extension, with support available to pursue academic courses and develop your career within a supportive and friendly environment. Our department offers excellent training and development opportunities with funding available for a variety of courses. We currently have staff training in Ultrasound, plain film reporting and PG Cert/Diploma in CT and Health Management as well as attendance on a variety of study days.

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata for part time candidates

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-7290129UCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the job role, please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the job role, please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography State registration: HCPC
  • Evidence of significant continuous professional development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 18 months recent, proven experience post registration
  • Experience of working as an integral part of a successful team
  • Broad knowledge of pathology and physiology relevant to cross sectional imaging
  • Experience of communicating with multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience in supervising student radiographers, newly qualified and newly appointed staff.

Desirable

  • Cannulation experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography State registration: HCPC
  • Evidence of significant continuous professional development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 18 months recent, proven experience post registration
  • Experience of working as an integral part of a successful team
  • Broad knowledge of pathology and physiology relevant to cross sectional imaging
  • Experience of communicating with multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience in supervising student radiographers, newly qualified and newly appointed staff.

Desirable

  • Cannulation experience

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

CT Lead Radiographer

Sarah Guzvica

Sarah.Guzvica@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

01183226929

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata for part time candidates

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-7290129UCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


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