Job summary Would you like to join a team of exceptional, forward thinking and innovative professionals? Are you looking for excellent career prospects in a progressive environment with new equipment? Are you patient centered in your approach to work and strive to provide top quality images? Would you like to have a rota that enables a great work life balance? If the answer to these questions is yes then you would fit perfectly into our radiographic team here at GHNHSFT. Additional Contact: Catherine Phillips: catherine.phillips9nhs.net Main duties of the job Applicants must hold a BSc Radiography or equivalent; have HCPC registration and appropriate experience within plan film and cross sectional imaging We are a friendly forward thinking department with a vacancy for an experienced, enthusiastic Radiographer who is passionate about high quality care. With a local community diagnostic hub(CDC) opening this year we are looking for a rotational radiographer and someone who is a good communicator and is highly competent with a range of clinical skills in cross sectional radiography and xray. The post holder will work alongside the band 7 modality leads to deliver an efficient, effective service, whilst offering guidance and support to junior colleagues and managing the day to day operations including equipment QA, services and appointments. We are a large directorate offering a broad range of sub-specialty work, CPD is encouraged and we believe we can offer an exciting opportunity in a very diverse department with scope to progress in any area of interest. We are a placement site for undergraduate radiographers, trainee assistant practitioners and undergraduate sonographers and have close links with several universities including the University of Gloucestershire. The Directorate is innovative in developing the service whilst remaining responsive to the needs of patients and ensuring the development and education of staff. About us The Radiology Directorate at GHNHSFT manages services across 10 sites in Gloucestershire including 2 District General Hospitals and a new CDC this year. We are the second largest directorate in the South West of England offering a broad range of sub-specialty work for adult and paediatric radiography including trauma and orthopaedic examinations, mobile imaging and general radiography, cardiac and interventional procedures, digital fluoroscopy, CT, MRI and Ultrasound. This is an especially exciting time to join us as the department at Cheltenham General Hospital has undergone a major refurbishment programme with all modalities benefiting from equipment replacement including 4 new digital xray rooms, 1 cone beam CT OPG/Ceph room, 3 new CT Scanners and 2 MRI scanners. We have also just gone live with a state of the art Interventional and Cardiac Hub. In addition the district hospitals have all benefited from new digital equipment in the last year. CPD is actively encouraged and there are opportunities to learn additional skills in all modalities to ensure that you feel fulfilled in your role. We are currently expanding roles in Radiographer Led CT Cardiac Lists and Barium Swallows and will provide full training to anyone interested in pursuing these pathways Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pr Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 318-25-T0195 Job locations Gloucestershire Royal Hospital Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3NN Job description Job responsibilities As a Band 6 radiographer in our department you will be responsible for working with a multidisciplinary team to provide highly skilled patient focused care. You will need to have a high level of clinical knowledge, with good communication and decision making skills, the ability to prioritise and to be flexible in your approach to work, working closely with the band 7 leads to deliver an efficient, effective service while offering guidance and support to junior colleagues. Staff recruited to this post will be expected to work cross county and the post holder will be expected to participate in the 4 week rolling rota shift system which exists within the department to provide 24/7 cover. In addition the post holder will: Have detailed evidence of appropriate ongoing professional development (professional portfolio) Annual attendance at mandatory training. Exhibit effective day to day multidisciplinary team and leadership skills Have the ability to motivate others Possess developed judgement and decision-making skills and be reflective in thinking and outlook Have the skills to supervise, instruct and train student radiographers on placement and trainee assistant practitioners. Basic knowledge of IT skills. Physical skills required: dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skill required for precise positioning of patients with narrow margins of error, and performing intravenous injections. Specialised keyboard skills for image manipulation. Have competency sign off in the areas of clinical specialty Job description Job responsibilities As a Band 6 radiographer in our department you will be responsible for working with a multidisciplinary team to provide highly skilled patient focused care. You will need to have a high level of clinical knowledge, with good communication and decision making skills, the ability to prioritise and to be flexible in your approach to work, working closely with the band 7 leads to deliver an efficient, effective service while offering guidance and support to junior colleagues. Staff recruited to this post will be expected to work cross county and the post holder will be expected to participate in the 4 week rolling rota shift system which exists within the department to provide 24/7 cover. In addition the post holder will: Have detailed evidence of appropriate ongoing professional development (professional portfolio) Annual attendance at mandatory training. Exhibit effective day to day multidisciplinary team and leadership skills Have the ability to motivate others Possess developed judgement and decision-making skills and be reflective in thinking and outlook Have the skills to supervise, instruct and train student radiographers on placement and trainee assistant practitioners. Basic knowledge of IT skills. Physical skills required: dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skill required for precise positioning of patients with narrow margins of error, and performing intravenous injections. Specialised keyboard skills for image manipulation. Have competency sign off in the areas of clinical specialty Person Specification Qualifications / Experience Essential DCR(R), BSC in Radiography, or equivalent overseas qualification Demonstrate a high degree of practical experience and up to date knowledge of plain film imaging Maintain a high standard of patient care and professional conduct Be able to work under pressure and prioritise workload. Be able to deal with day to day decisions when working single-handed Work well both in a team and independently Demonstrate good communication skills both verbal and written Teach, train and motivate student radiographers and trainee assistant practitioners Evidence of ongoing CPD Be able to participate in provision of 24/7 cover Demonstrate a high degree of practical experience and up to date knowledge of CT/MR/IR etc Person Specification Qualifications / Experience Essential DCR(R), BSC in Radiography, or equivalent overseas qualification Demonstrate a high degree of practical experience and up to date knowledge of plain film imaging Maintain a high standard of patient care and professional conduct Be able to work under pressure and prioritise workload. Be able to deal with day to day decisions when working single-handed Work well both in a team and independently Demonstrate good communication skills both verbal and written Teach, train and motivate student radiographers and trainee assistant practitioners Evidence of ongoing CPD Be able to participate in provision of 24/7 cover Demonstrate a high degree of practical experience and up to date knowledge of CT/MR/IR etc 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 Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Gloucestershire Royal Hospital Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3NN Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)