Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 318-26-T0495
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Gloucestershire
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 (pa pro rata if part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Practice Educator Senior Radiographer, Band 6
Band 6
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
Job overview
Are you a passionate Diagnostic Radiographer who is enthusiastic about developing the future radiography workforce?
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Educator Radiographer to join our Radiology Education Team at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with a dedicated education role, supporting undergraduate students, apprentices, assistant practitioners, newly qualified radiographers and learners across a wide range of imaging services.
Working closely with the Superintendent Radiographer for Education, you will play a key role in ensuring learners receive high-quality clinical education, supervision, assessment and pastoral support while helping to shape the future workforce of our Radiology Directorate.
This role offers the opportunity to influence workforce development, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and support the Trust's commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and continuous improvement.
Main duties of the job
As a Practice Educator Radiographer, you will:
- Support and assess Radiography students, apprentices and learners in achieving clinical competencies and professional standards
- Coordinate and quality assure clinical placements, including induction, orientation and ongoing supervision
- Monitor learner progression and implement support plans where required
- Deliver education and training programmes for Radiographers, assistant practitioners and support staff
- Support preceptorship programmes and the development of newly qualified radiographers
- Work collaboratively with universities, colleges, and apprenticeship providers to ensure high-quality education provision
- Contribute to audits, quality improvement projects and workforce development initiatives
- Maintain a high standard of clinical radiographic practice and provide professional leadership to junior colleagues and learners
- Lead and coordinate workloads when acting as lead radiographer, supporting safe patient flow and service delivery
Working for our organisation
At Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to employ over 9,000 colleagues and are one of the largest NHS organisations in the South West. We are committed to creating an environment where staff can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential.
We offer:
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- NHS pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Flexible working opportunities where service needs allow
- Access to health and wellbeing initiatives
- Reward and recognition programmes
- On-site nursery facilities and staff discounts
This is an exciting time to join our Radiology Directorate as we continue to develop our workforce, education programmes and diagnostic services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Practice Educator Radiographer will support safe patient flow and operational delivery whilst balancing education responsibilities, demonstrating the ability to prioritise workload effectively and manage competing demands. They will undertake more complex radiographic examinations with minimal supervision and support junior colleagues in developing safe clinical decision-making skills.
A significant component of the role will involve acting as a named Practice Educator for undergraduate radiography students, apprentices, assistant practitioners, support workers and other learners undertaking clinical placements within Imaging Services.
The post holder will contribute to the development of future workforce models, supporting apprenticeships, alternative training pathways and career development opportunities for staff across the radiology service.
The Practice Educator Radiographer will act as lead radiographer when required, coordinating workload allocation, supporting patient flow and ensuring safe and effective service delivery. They will provide visible leadership and support to junior staff, learners and multidisciplinary colleagues.
The post holder will act as an ambassador for the Radiology profession and Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, supporting recruitment initiatives, careers events, university engagement activities and open days. They will actively promote radiography as a rewarding healthcare profession and contribute to attracting future talent into the workforce.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc (or equivalent) in Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer
- Evidence of ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable criteria
- Teaching & Assessing / Practice Educator qualification (e.g. PEAS, FLAP, SoR accredited)
- Postgraduate qualification or modules in education or leadership
Knowledge & skills
Essential criteria
- Sound knowledge of professional, educational and regulatory requirements
- Understanding of learner support, assessment and feedback in the clinical environment
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of apprenticeship and alternative training routes
- Understanding of CQC education and workforce requirements
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant post qualification experience as a Diagnostic Radiographer
- Experience supporting, supervising or mentoring students or learners in practice
- Experience working across a range of imaging examinations
Desirable criteria
- Experience undertaking practice based assessment of learners
- Involvement in education delivery, training sessions or induction programmes
- Experience contributing to audit, service improvement or quality initiatives
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
- Danielle Wellby
- Job title
- Superintendent Radiographer for Education
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 422 6781
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