Job summary
- Main area
- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
- Grade
- AfC Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 384-JH-EMF21623-B6
- Employer
- Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Guildford
- Salary
- £41,957 - £50,387 (per annum) including High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Rotational Senior Radiographer
AfC Band 6
Job overview
Are you looking for a new challenge?
We are looking for an enthusiastic radiographer to join our friendly and supportive team and help to expand your clinical expertise.
Our Band 6 rotation includes all general areas, theatres, maxillo – facial and fluoroscopy. There may also be opportunities to rotate through Mammography and the Cardiac Cath Lab.
We have an Excellent Preceptorship programme to help new recruits not just to get to know the department but also get to know the area where the hospital is based. IV cannulation and Red Dot courses will be encouraged as standard for this post
Opportunities for CPD are very well supported at The Royal Surrey. We have an established radiographer led CT colonography service and have 9 qualified reporting advanced practitioners as well as a Radiographer Clinical Lead for AI. We have a number of our radiographers on advanced practice pathways including ultrasound and mammography interventional and film reading courses with some also working towards being a consultant radiographers.
Main duties of the job
Your rotation also has the benefit of extending out to our community sites based in:
• Haslemere – Haslemere is a quaint and charming market town located in the South of Surrey. The hospital houses one X – ray room and one Ultrasound room with a busy Urgent Treatment Centre. We are also looking at adding an additional ultrasound room out here and considering options for the best use of additional space
• Milford – Based in the quiet village, Milford Hospital is now home to our brand new state of the art Community Diagnostic Centre, housing 2 MRI scanners and a CT scanner. Additionally we have one X- ray room and two Ultrasound rooms.
• Cranleigh – Situated at the foot of Surrey Hills, Cranleigh is a picturesque and vibrant village and home to Cranleigh Village Hospital. We have one X – ray room and one Ultrasound room here. With the help of the League of Friend Charity, Cranleigh will be receiving a refurbishment in 2026 which will include the installation of a brand new DEXA service
Working for our organisation
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients’ homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification to understand more about the opportunity this role presents you.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent recognised qualification
- Registration with HCPC as a Radiographer
- Evidence of CPD relevant to the role.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of teaching and mentoring students/junior staff
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Significant post registration experience within a diagnostic radiography department
- Experience of undertaking a broad range of general radiographic examinations
- Ability to work independently and prioritise workload in a busy clinical environment
- Comprehensive knowledge of diagnostic radiography techniques and imaging protocols
- Sound understanding of radiation protection legislation, including the principles of IR(ME)R and IRR
- Knowledge of patient centered care principles and safeguarding responsibilities
- Understanding of quality assurance, clinical governance and risk management processes.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience working out of hours.
- CT scanning experience
- Awareness of current developments and emerging technologies within diagnostic imaging
- Up to date knowledge of the NHS 10 year Health plan for England
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Janine Mace
- Job title
- Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Royal Surrey Foundation Trust
- Telephone
- 01483 571122 Ext 2478
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