Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Required to work weekends and nights)
- Job ref
- 193-7290129UCG
- Employer
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Berkshire Hospital
- Town
- Reading
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata for part time candidates
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Senior Radiographer – CT
NHS AfC: Band 6
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Job overview
Are you an experienced, professional Radiographer with a commitment to high class patient care and the drive to work within a high performing team? If so we invite you to join our friendly and dynamic Radiology Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
Due to expansion of the service, we currently have vacancies for a number of enthusiastic Band 6 Radiographers to work in our CT department. Experience in this modality is desirable, but not essential, as training will be provided. The successful candidate must have at least 2 years experience in radiography post qualification with at least 12 months of working within the NHS.
Main duties of the job
Our current CT suite has undergone a complete refurbishment within the last 2 years and we have doubled our capacity by installing 4 new Canon scanners. Our department also has a CT scanner at WBCH and Bracknell. With this extra capacity we are looking for Radiographers to support with developing our services to our community.
Applicants must be adaptable and be prepared to work evenings and weekends as part of our seven-day service delivery. This will include night shifts.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential as is the ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Diagnostic Radiographers who satisfy the essential criteria of the person specification. Candidates must be registered with the HCPC.
Working for our organisation
Our Radiology department busy, carries out a wide range of general and specialist examinations, including, Plain film, CT, MRI & interventional procedures. We have recently been awarded the title ‘University Department of Radiology’ for our involvement in research and education through the University of Reading.
As a progressive teaching department for radiographers we have established links to universities and actively encourage CPD and role extension, with support available to pursue academic courses and develop your career within a supportive and friendly environment. Our department offers excellent training and development opportunities with funding available for a variety of courses. We currently have staff training in Ultrasound, plain film reporting and PG Cert/Diploma in CT and Health Management as well as attendance on a variety of study days.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on the job role, please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography State registration: HCPC
- Evidence of significant continuous professional development (CPD)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 18 months recent, proven experience post registration
- Experience of working as an integral part of a successful team
- Broad knowledge of pathology and physiology relevant to cross sectional imaging
- Experience of communicating with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in supervising student radiographers, newly qualified and newly appointed staff.
Desirable criteria
- Cannulation experience
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
- Sarah Guzvica
- Job title
- CT Lead Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0118 322 6929
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