Senior Radiographer (MRI) | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Swindon, SN3 6BB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Aug 2026
Closing date:	11 Sept 2026

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Summary

Join our dynamic Radiology team at the Great Western Hospital as a Band 6 MRI Radiographer and play a key role in delivering high‑quality diagnostic imaging to our patients.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Radiographer who is ready to take the next step in their career. In this role, you will:

· Perform a wide range of examinations across multiple clinical specialities

· Work both autonomously and as part of a supportive, multi‑professional team

· Assess each patient individually and adapt imaging techniques to meet their clinical and personal needs

· Uphold the highest professional, departmental, and legal standards

· Commit to continuous professional development, with opportunities to expand your expertise in cross‑sectional imaging

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a forward‑thinking department that values innovation, teamwork, and excellent patient care.

This role will be based at the GWH Radiology department and at the Community Diagnostic Centre in West Swindon on a rotational basis.

When working in the Community Diagnostic Centre the successful candidate will work collaboratively with GWH Radiology department to provide diagnostic examinations to the required standard.

1. To independently assess and justify referrals following practitioner guidelines where appropriate.

2. Able to interpret Clinician’s requirements, to determine the appropriate radiographic imaging and ensure that it is performed in accordance with best practice and that the resultant images are diagnostic.

3. To use discretion to work outside of departmental standards when clinical circumstances necessitate i.e. undertaking additional or specialist techniques.

4. To report any untoward incidents and equipment failure to the Superintendent or Clinical Band 7.

5. To abide by the Health and Safety Code of the unit and ensure that all patients and visitors do likewise.

6. To appear on duty promptly and appropriately dressed and behave in a professional manner.

7. To work out of hours to support the Radiology services offered at Great Western Hospital, including occasional night and out of hours duties.

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group – a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

1. To undertake diagnostic scans in the absence of a Radiologist according to agreed protocols. Administering contrast as required for the needs of the patients, ensuring safety checks are completed and accuracy in dosage.

2. To be able to use the departmental Computed Radiology Information Computer system (CRIS) as required and be conversant with the Picture Archive Communication Systems (PACS).

3. To undertake Quality Control procedures, including Quality Assurance testing for image quality and equipment safety, and to help with clinical audits.

4. To undertake and participate in clinical audit and research and to act on the findings where possible and provide statistical information on the workload when necessary.

5. To undertake any formal or informal training required to fulfil the needs of the post.

6. To undertake additional roles within the department, reviewing and facilitating compliance, and proposing changes with high standards in areas such as, but not limited to, health and safety, infection control, patient experience or manual handling.

Further details can be found on the attached Job Description

This advert closes on Monday 24 Aug 2026

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