Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and ambitious Band 5 Radiographer, who likes a challenge, to join the Radiology team at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.
The successful applicant will join our team of Radiographers where we will provide opportunities for you to develop your career. We offer a great working environment, investing in training and new equipment, but our greatest asset is our highly skilled, patient focused and friendly team. As a Band 5 Radiographer you will also benefit from rotation through CT.
This post will be based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital but the successful applicant may work cross-site as required. The successful candidate will be expected to partake in the out of hours service, including nights shifts and weekends.There are dedicated staff and training facilities in each Department and an active audit/teaching programme. The departments also provide clinical placements for under graduate students. We are keen to develop and train staff and support radiographer role extension.
Main duties of the job
- To work unsupervised in designated areas of imaging, asking advice when necessary and following protocols as appropriate.
- To undertake equipment quality assurance in line with QA Programme.
- Vet and accept imaging requests.
- Use imaging appropriate to the patients' condition.
- Undertake plain film examinations on sedated or anaesthetised patients (adult and paediatric).
- Develop skills to interpret plain film images sufficient to discuss acquiring further images with a Consultant Radiologist within agreed protocols.
- The post holder will be required to develop skills to identify and mark abnormalities on plain films (Red Dot Procedure) in order to assist referring clinicians to interpret images.
- Be able to work unsupervised out of hours and perform a CT head, spine and KUB examination once trained.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Details
Date posted
12 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
434-SCS7367525
Job locations
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Rd,
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Rd,
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer's website
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