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- Radiology
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 6
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- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 193-7467721UCGB6-DIAGRAD
- Cyflogwr
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
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- NHS
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- West Berkshire Community Hospital
- Tref
- Thatcham
- Cyflog
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata for part time candidates
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- 12/10/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr

Diagnostic Radiographer (West Berkshire Community Hospital)
NHS AfC: Band 6
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.”
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’.
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
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success.
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.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
An opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 6 Radiographer based at West Berkshire Community Hospital in Newbury, part of the Royal Berkshire NHS Trust. The Post holder is expected to work as part of the Community Imaging Team providing an effective Plain film and CT service. West Berkshire Community Hospital has been designated as a Community Diagnostic Hub and has been awarded significant investment to upgrade the General Xray equipment and install a Cone Beam CT Unit.
West Berkshire Community Hospital provides Plain film and CT imaging for walk-in GP referrals, Out/In patients, in addition to supporting the Minor Injury Unit. The post holder will be expected to take an active part in the departmental shift and weekend Rotas.
Applicants must hold the DCR(R) or radiography degree equivalent and be state registered. They are also expected to demonstrate current CPD activity to show that they have reached a level of competence and autonomy appropriate to a band 6 Grade. Part time and job share will be considered.
West Berkshire Community Hospital is situated close to the M4 and stunning Berkshire countryside with good rail links to London. There are excellent training and study opportunities within the Radiology department.
For further information and to arrange an informal visit please contact Helen Atkins, Lead Radiographer on 01635 273380, [email protected] . Only those candidates with previous NHS experience should apply.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The postholder will act as a State Registered Radiographer and will participate in the provision of a plain film imaging services to a diversity of patients presenting to the Radiology Department of the West Berkshire Community Hospital (WBCH)
The postholder will provide an excellent standard of radiographic imaging and quality of patient care
The postholder will be a role model for the profession and will participate in the supervision, training and support of more junior staff
They will exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries and be responsible for the prioritisation and organisation of own work activities in response to clinical and service needs
The post is based primarily at the Radiology Department of the West Berkshire Community Hospital, providing imaging support to the WBCH Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) to outpatient clinics and wards operating at WBCH and to local GPs
The post holder will participate in the provision of an out of hours service, providing imaging support to the WBCH Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) to include evening and weekend working
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
West Berkshire Community Hospital is situated close to the M4 and stunning Berkshire countryside with good rail links to London. There are excellent training and study opportunities within the Radiology department..
The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
- Provides services primarily at West Berkshire Community Hospital but the postholder may be required to work at other sites, including the Radiology Departments of the Royal Berkshire Hospital, as required
- Rotates through CT imaging and MRI imaging, as required and after appropriate training and competency assessment
- Performs cannulation for intravenous contrast administration, after appropriate training and assessment and works in accordance with Trust policy
- Works to a consistently high standard and ensures radiation doses are kept to a minimum using the ALARP principle and dose reduction factors
- Assesses and justifies referrals under IRR17, IR(ME)R 2017, following practitioner guidelines. Includes the assessment of complex and/or acute cases
- Makes autonomous decisions regarding the appropriateness of examinations as an aid to clinical diagnosis; works to a high standard of technique and patient positioning
- Follows established examination protocols and liaises, as required, with Consultant Radiologists regarding optimum technique
- Possesses specialist knowledge and experience as appropriate to grade; is able to function as a role model and provide support to more junior staff
- Participates in the delivery of an out of hours service, providing imaging support to the WBCH Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC), which includes evening and weekend working
- Is responsible for ensuring accurate patient records, including radiation dose and exposure factors
- Participates in the Quality Assurance equipment testing programme
- Uses the Radiology Information System (RIS) for patient registration, ordering and scheduling; records accurate patient information relating to dose and use of consumables
- Uses the Picture Archive & Communication System (PACS) to ensure optimum image quality; reviews images and reports
Manyleb y person
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- State Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council
Meini prawf dymunol
- Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent postgraduate experience
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence of recent and extensive post-registration experience at Band 5
- Proven clinical experience across a range of radiographic equipment and techniques
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of staff supervision and/or training
- Proven clinical experience in CT imaging
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Helen Atkins
- Teitl y swydd
- Radiology Coordinator
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01635 273380
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