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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (including nights and weekends)
Job ref
387-D&T9510-NG
Employer
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Town
Bristol
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata for part-time roles
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/04/2026 23:59

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CT Radiographer Band 6

Band 6

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

We have a full time, permanent post available for an experienced CT Radiographer to join our CT team at the Bristol Royal Infirmary on a permanent basis.  This is not a training post.

Working to set standards & protocols, functioning in accordance with best practice and in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements

  • Able to perform a wide range of CT protocols.
  • Assist in more complex CT examinations under the supervision of senior staff.
  • Take part in the provision of a 24-hour CT service.
  • Organise the efficient control of workflow patterns within the department when acting as a senior of the day, if required.
  • Proven ability to perform as part of a team.
  • Able to organise own workload and that of junior staff.
  • We have a range of scanners across sites, including 3 Siemens 128 Slice, and 2 Canon Aquilion One volumetric scanners. 

Main duties of the job

  • To provide a 24/7 CT service to the Trust, by producing high quality images.
  • To teach student radiographers, radiographic assistants and all  radiographers.
  • To have expert knowledge with CRIS and PACS

Please note this vacancy may close early due to the volume of applications.

 

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Please ensure your personal statement includes your current CT experience, the types of scanners used, cannulation certification and active CT related CPD.

There will be an image viewing session as part of the interview

 

 

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • Bsc Hons in Diagnostic imaging
  • Certificate in IV Cannulation
Desirable criteria
  • PG Cert in CT or be prepared to study towards it

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Thorough and up to date knowledge of CT imaging and best practice
  • Understanding the theory and application of clinical governance
  • Understanding of HCPC Professional standards and requirements of it for practice and behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self
Desirable criteria
  • Significant relevant clinical experience within the field of CT

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Effective communication skills - Including in situations of conflict or distress
  • Able to accept responsibility for CT working under own initiative within the boundaries of the role
  • Ability to act as facilitator, mentor and supervisor to colleague
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrating good line management
  • Initiative

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jenny Edge
Job title
CT Lead Radiographer
Email address
[email protected]
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