Senior Radiographer - CT and X-Ray, Band 6

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, HCPC-registered Diagnostic Radiographer to join our Radiology team as a Band 6 Senior Radiographer in CT and General X-ray.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality, safe and effective CT and General X-ray imaging services as part of a rotational role within the Radiology Directorate. This post is suited to a confident radiographer with strong clinical skills, a commitment to patient-centred care, and the ability to support operational flow, safe decision-making and team development during shifts.

You will work as a senior clinical practitioner, applying advanced clinical skills and providing professional leadership during shifts. You will also contribute to governance, education, audit, quality improvement and service development, while supporting junior staff, students and trainees.

This is not a training post and candidates must have relevant CT and Xray experience.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be professional, reliable and well-organised, with a supportive and approachable leadership style. They will be able to prioritise effectively, remain calm under pressure, and demonstrate a clear commitment to service improvement and patient-centred care.

The post holder will undertake CT and General X-ray examinations, including theatre imaging and complex or urgent cases, while maintaining high diagnostic standards. They will interpret referral information and clinical requirements, select appropriate techniques and positioning, and adapt their approach according to patient condition, mobility and clinical complexity.

You will act as an IR(ME)R Operator, ensuring exposures are justified, optimised and documented in line with regulations, local policies and radiation protection requirements. The role also includes administering IV contrast in accordance with Trust protocols and training, including maintaining an annual cannulation audit.

As the senior radiographer on shift, you will support the team with safe clinical decision-making, prioritisation, patient flow and escalation of operational, staffing, capacity or safety concerns. You will provide clinical supervision, guidance and role modelling for Band 5 Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners, students and support staff.

The role includes rota-based working, including nights, weekends, evenings, out-of-hours and on-call shifts as required.

About us
At Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. We are driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop and learn, recognising and valuing every contribution.

With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest employer in Gloucestershire and among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. Joining our Trust offers access to an excellent employment package, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience across our innovative hospital sites.

Benefits include a generous annual leave allowance, access to the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are crucial to ensuring fairness, celebrating differences and creating environments where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. At Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where staff can thrive and patients receive services tailored to their needs.

Details
Date posted: 06 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
(pa pro rata if part-time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 318-26-T0534
Job locations: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Cross County), Gloucestershire, GL1 3NN, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for roles and responsibilities

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HCPC-registered Diagnostic Radiographer to develop as a senior clinical practitioner, support safe operational flow, lead shifts, supervise junior colleagues and contribute to high-quality, patient-centred imaging services across Gloucestershire Hospitals.

Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• BSC Hons Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
• HCPC registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and professional portfolio.
• Training in IV cannulation and contrast administration.
• High-level clinical competence in CT and General X-ray.
• Knowledge of radiation protection principles and IR(ME)R legislation.
• Ability to work autonomously and make confident clinical decisions
• Ability to act as shift lead or senior radiographer when required.
• Ability to support induction and development of junior staff.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control, health and safety, and safe working practice.
• Awareness of people management processes, including wellbeing, escalation and professionalism
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and support performance development
• Post-qualification experience within an NHS Radiology department.
• Experience supporting service delivery during rota-based working.

Desirable

• Participation in audit, quality improvement or service evaluation.
• Teaching, assessing or mentorship qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Postgraduate CT qualification or equivalent experience.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Cross County), Gloucestershire, GL1 3NN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Modality Lead Radiographer, CT and MRI
Jaimie Willcock
jaimie.willcock@nhs.net
03004226781

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.