Diagnostic Radiographer | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 19 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | per annum (pro rata) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bolton, BL4 0JR |
| Company: | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7678039/241-494FD-25 |
Summary
Fulltime 37.5 hours per week or Part time considered. Permanent post
To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality radiographic services across the general radiology department, and Interventional Radiology.
To take part in the provision of a high quality, timely and efficient diagnostic radiography service to patients of Bolton Hospitals NHS Trust.
To work independently or part of a team and carry out or assist with a comprehensive range of diagnostic radiographic procedures.
To take part in the provision of the emergency Radiology service within the general and CDC departments, including Bolton One as required by the Trust.
To participate in Continuing Professional Development, supervise and assist with the development of radiographers, student radiographers and other support staff.
To assure good communications between patients, staff and colleagues are maintained.
• To use relevant knowledge, training and experience to produce high quality images for a full range of general diagnostic imaging procedures, covering daytime, evening, night-time and weekend shifts.
• To carry out or assist with a range of fluoroscopic diagnostic imaging procedures either in the department or in theatres.
• To prioritise own workload and the workload of others, and organise and perform own work effectively and efficiently.
• To communicate with patients, relatives, carers, and other health care professionals to ensure patients are well prepared for the examinations they undergo. This will include the providing and receiving of complex and sensitive clinical information, and the explaining of procedures and examinations.
• To record all relevant information relating to patient attendances. This will include input of data into relevant computer systems, including CRIS, and any other media or systems as appropriate.
• To participate in audit of practice as per Clinical Governance requirements on a regular basis.
• To participate in the Departmental Red Dot scheme, given to A/E, to aid the prompt diagnosis and reduce the risks associated with the interpretation of radiographs.
• To implement departmental policies, and propose changes to practice where necessary.
• To ensure the highest standards of patient care are maintained at all times.
• To be accountable for own actions and to work within Codes of Practice.
Our values demonstrate the beliefs that underpin the way we work together and with patients. Our values drive what we do to help us deliver our ambitions, in a way that puts patient safety and care first.
Our values are:
Vision, Openness, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence
Cultural diversity is one of our greatest assets at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. We are committed to ensuring staff and patients are free from discrimination regardless of their ethnicity, background, gender or sexual orientation.
Every person should be able to fulfil their potential at work, and we support people from all communities who teach us more about differences in beliefs and opinions.
We pride ourselves on using this knowledge to provide personalised care and ensure that we are a supportive environment in which to work and receive care.
To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality radiographic services across the general radiology department, and Interventional Radiology.
Please see Job Advert for full details of the role.
This advert closes on Friday 2 Jan 2026
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