Radiographer: Sponsorship Available

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

The Radiology department performs approximately 300,000 examinations a year. The main site in Bath hosts a busy Emergency Department and Urgent Care Centre. Radiology covers plain film, theatre and fluoroscopy, together with CT, MRI, interventional and cardiac work. The department is known for their forward thinking and innovative approach. The RUH is also proud of a strong Preceptorship programme, available to newly-qualified Band 5 Radiographers.

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated Radiographers to join our team of experienced friendly staff who provide services across a dynamic mix of departments for all our patients.

We have full-time posts available.

These posts involve working on a rota basis, covering 7 days, in a variety of radiographic areas including the Emergency Department, theatres and fluoroscopy, as well as participating in out-of-hours duties. All Band 5 Radiographers are given the opportunity to train and work in CT scanning after consolidation of plain film, fluoroscopy and out-of-hours working. The out-of-hours service is in line with Agenda for Change.

 

Main duties of the job

To carry out radiographic imaging using ionising radiation ensuring the production of high quality images to enable accurate diagnoses

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of their own work. To act as an independent radiographic practitioner and maintain professional standards defined by the HPC and College of Radiographers (Registration and Code of Conduct)

To work autonomously, out of hours, making effective clinical decisions in accordance with best practice and the IR(ME)R guidelines

To ensure that images are acquired in accordance with best practice and that they are diagnostic

To independently assess each patient and adapt radiographic technique according to the needs of the patient

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • BSc Hons Degree in Diagnostic Imaging (or current student in final year of study)

Desirable

  • NHS Experience

Essential

Essential

  • HCPC Registration

Essential

Essential

  • Evidence of CPD

Desirable

  • IV competence

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Clinical Experience to include; plain film radiography, fluoroscopy, portables & theatre work and trauma imaging
  • Ability to work unsupervised ensuring effective clinical decisions in line with departmental examination guidelines and IR(ME)R guidelines
  • Ability to adapt radiographic technique to deal with / encompass a wide range of patient ages and conditions, including those patients who are unconscious, uncooperative or those with physical/mental disabilities

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 01 May 2026

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