Radiographer

Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and ambitious Band 5 Radiographer, who likes a challenge, to join the Radiology team at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.

The successful applicant will join our team of Radiographers where we will provide opportunities for you to develop your career. We offer a great working environment, investing in training and new equipment, but our greatest asset is our highly skilled, patient focused and friendly team. As a Band 5 Radiographer you will also benefit from rotation through CT.

This post will be based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital but the successful applicant may work cross-site as required. The successful candidate will be expected to partake in the out of hours service, including nights shifts and weekends.There are dedicated staff and training facilities in each Department and an active audit/teaching programme. The departments also provide clinical placements for under graduate students. We are keen to develop and train staff and support radiographer role extension.

Main duties of the job

• To work unsupervised in designated areas of imaging, asking advice when necessary and following protocols as appropriate.
• To undertake equipment quality assurance in line with QA Programme.
• Vet and accept imaging requests.
• Use imaging appropriate to the patients' condition.
• Undertake plain film examinations on sedated or anaesthetised patients (adult and paediatric).
• Develop skills to interpret plain film images sufficient to discuss acquiring further images with a Consultant Radiologist within agreed protocols.
• The post holder will be required to develop skills to identify and mark abnormalities on plain films (Red Dot Procedure) in order to assist referring clinicians to interpret images.
• Be able to work unsupervised out of hours and perform a CT head, spine and KUB examination once trained.

About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details
Date posted: 20 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number: 434-SCS8134730
Job locations: Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Rd, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

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Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential

• DCR or BSc in Radiography.
• Registration with HPC
• Evidence of CPD depending on length of qualification

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential

• Ionising radiation Regulations
• Effective communication
• Ability to work as part of a team or on own iniative
• Commitment to training other staff and students
• Basic Computer Skills
• Have good physical fitness to be able to perform moving and handling duties

Desirable

• Ability to prioritise workload
• Experience in performing Theatre cases

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).

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

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

Employer details
Employer name: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Rd, Aylesbury, HP21 8AL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Radiographer
Lynsey Kitch
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