Bank Radiographer, Band 6 CT/MRI/X-ray
The closing date is 26 April 2026
Would you like to join a team of exceptional, forward‑thinking, and innovative professionals? Are you patient‑centred in your approach to work and strive to provide top‑quality images?
We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographers trained in CT/MRI or X‑ray to join our busy and supportive Radiology Department as a bank Radiographer.
You will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing a comprehensive diagnostic imaging service across inpatient, outpatient, emergency and GP pathways.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must hold a BSc Radiography or equivalent; have HCPC registration and appropriate experience within plain film/CT and/or MRI.
We are a friendly, forward‑thinking department with a vacancy for an experienced, enthusiastic Radiographer who is passionate about high‑quality care.
The post holder will work alongside the band 7 modality leads to deliver an efficient and effective service, whilst offering guidance and support to junior colleagues and managing the day‑to‑day operations including equipment QA, services and appointments.
We are a large directorate offering a broad range of sub‑specialty work; CPD is encouraged and we believe we can offer an exciting opportunity in a very diverse department with scope to progress in any area of interest.
We are a placement site for undergraduate radiographers, trainee assistant practitioners and undergraduate sonographers and have close links with several universities including the University of Gloucestershire.
The Directorate is innovative in developing the service whilst remaining responsive to the needs of patients and ensuring the development and education of staff.
Job responsibilities
* Provide highly skilled, patient‑focused care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
* Maintain a high level of clinical knowledge with good communication and decision‑making skills, prioritising and adapting as needed.
* Work closely with band 7 leads to deliver an efficient service while offering guidance and support to junior colleagues.
* Rotate through the CDC, community hospitals, X‑ray at acute sites or cross‑sectional modalities depending on experience.
* Shifts available 7 days a week on a daytime basis; may move into out‑of‑hours depending on experience and time in the department.
* Maintain evidence of ongoing professional development (professional portfolio).
* Attend mandatory training annually.
* Exhibit effective multidisciplinary team and leadership skills.
* Motivate others and possess developed judgement and reflective thinking.
* Supervise, instruct and train student radiographers and trainee assistant practitioners.
* Demonstrate basic IT skills.
* Apply physical skills for precise patient positioning, IV injections and specialised keyboard skills for image manipulation.
* Hold competency sign‑off in the areas of clinical specialty.
Person Specification
* DCR(R), BSC in Radiography, or equivalent overseas qualification. State registration (HCPC).
* Demonstrate a high degree of practical experience and up to date knowledge of plain‑film imaging.
* Maintain a high standard of patient care and professional conduct.
* Be able to work under pressure and prioritise workload; be able to deal with day‑to‑day decisions when working single‑handed.
* Work well both in a team and independently.
* Demonstrate good communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Teach, train and motivate student radiographers and trainee assistant practitioners.
* Evidence of ongoing CPD.
* Be able to participate in provision of 24/7 cover.
* Demonstrate a high degree of practical experience and up to date knowledge of CT/MR/IR etc.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£39,959 to £48,117 a year (pa pro rata if part‑time)
Contact: Jaimie Willcock – jaimie.willcock@nhs.net – Operational Modality lead
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