Rotational Radiographer (CT & Plain Film) | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 25 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £39,959 - £48,117 per annum + 5% R&R |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 April 2026 |
| Location: | Swindon, SN3 6BB |
| Company: | The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7896909/249-7703740-2 |
Summary
Full Time Permanent Contract
Please note that as part of the interview process, a practical assessment will be required; therefore, the interviews will be held in person.
We are currently looking to expand our Radiology Department to support the recovery and current demand within diagnostics. The Radiology Department has digital plain film rooms, MRI suite, CT suites, Interventional and Mobile equipment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for established Radiographers with NHS experience looking to increase their knowledge and work with state-of-the-art equipment.
We are currently offering a 5% recruitment and retention premia.
The Radiology Department undertakes approximately 251,300 examinations a year ranging over a variety of modalities. The successful applicant will be a keen team player who has image quality and patient care high on their agenda with a flexible approach to working hours. The department supports the development of your clinical skills and education, we encourage staff CPD.
The Great Western Hospital conducts diagnostic radiological examinations across a range of clinical specialities, adapting techniques to accommodate a range of patient types; both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multidisciplinary team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal requirements.
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group – a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath 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 heath 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.
1. To independently assess and justify referrals under IR(ME)R 2000 following practitioner guidelines where appropriate.
2. Able to interpret Clinician’s requirements, to determine the appropriate radiographic imaging technique and ensure that it is performed in accordance with best practice and that the resultant images are diagnostic.
3. To use discretion to work outside of departmental standards when clinical circumstances necessitate i.e. undertaking additional or specialist techniques.
4. To work out of hours to support the Radiology services offered at Great Western Hospital; nights shifts may on occasion need to be covered.
5. To undertake CT scans in the absence of a Radiologist according to agreed protocols.
6. To undertake plain film radiography.
7. To be able to use the departmental radiology information computer system (CRIS) as required and be conversant with the picture archive communication system (PACS).
8. To undertake Quality Control procedures, including Quality Assurance testing for image quality and equipment safety, and to help with clinical audits.
Please read attached job description for further details.
This advert closes on Wednesday 8 Apr 2026
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