Rotational Radiographer (CT/General)

Rdehospital; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 38,000 - GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Band 6 CT Radiographer to join their Imaging Department in Barnstaple, UK. The role involves operating CT services, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and providing training to junior staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in CT scanning and will be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care. This is a permanent position with an annual salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Extensive staff discounts

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Funding for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in CT scanning is essential for this role.
• Familiarity with radiation safety legislation is required.
• A commitment to training and supervising junior staff is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate and deliver CT services with high standards of patient care.
• Manage workload and ensure compliance with protocols.
• Participate in education and training of team members.

Skills

Experience in CT scanning

Knowledge of radiation safety legislation

Ability to justify referrals

Education

Relevant degree in radiography

Job description

The post-holder will form part of a team within the Imaging Department to ensure the provision of a safe, efficient and high quality service whilst adhering to Departmental and Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust protocols. In the absence of the Lead Radiographers, the post holder will take responsibility for the operation and delivery of the service including prioritising and managing the workload and ensuring the highest standards of patient care are achieved. The post-holder will be experienced in CT scanning and will be expected to act as a point of contact for enquiries from referrers to the service, patient enquiries and to other Radiographers.

About the Role

More detail about the role

The CT department are looking for flexible, motivated, and enthusiastic Band 6 CT Radiographers to join our team.

The post-holder must be familiar with and comply with, the following radiation safety legislation: Ionising Radiation Regulation (IRR17), Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2020 and the Trust Radiation Safety Policy.

The post-holder will also be required to work with the Team Leaders to continually improve the provision of the CT and Radiology service and will be required to make relevant operational management decisions and escalate appropriately in the Team Leaders’ absence. They will be required to access, assess and apply an evidence based approach to improving clinical practice in radiography procedure and be actively involved in the maintenance and formulation of department protocols

They must be able to justify referrals to the CT and Radiology service (within their scope of practice) using referral criteria which falls within Departmental, NICE and the Royal College of Radiologists Guidelines and protocol examinations accordingly.

The post holder will be committed to regular participation in the education, training and assessment of qualified radiographers, assistants and students within their specialist area of practice and will also provide supervision of learners and junior staff and will be able to give radiographic advice/guidance to a wide range of healthcare professionals and patients.

The post-holder should have experience in CT scanning; however, a developmental role will be considered for suitable candidates.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hrs per week. Commitment to out of hours is essential

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trustand Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

• Salary Band 6: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-63302-12388
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 28 February, 2026
• Job Category Allied Health Professional
• Staff Group Allied Health Professionals