NHS AfC: Band 6
Main area
Radiology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time hours per week (Required to work weekends and nights)
Job ref
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Site
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Town
Reading
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata for part time candidates
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/03/2026 23:59
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'.
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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 3 years and we have doubled our capacity by installing 4 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
We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.
Staff Benefits
Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
NHS pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Money Advice Service
Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
On-site nursery (based at RBH)
Full educational library services
Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
Bus to work scheme
Excellent rail and bus links
A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.
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The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies.
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust's sites.
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults.
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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.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early due to the application cap imposed.
Candidates to be capped at 30 applications for each whole time equivalent position being recruited to.
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