Diagnostic Radiographer (West Berkshire Community Hospital)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 22/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is a part-time Band 6 Radiographer position at West Berkshire Community Hospital, focusing on plain film, CT, and Dexa services. The role involves providing high-standard radiographic imaging and patient care, participating in departmental shifts and weekend rotas. The post holder will also supervise and train junior staff, exercising autonomy within professional boundaries. The hospital is upgrading its equipment and has been designated a Community Diagnostic Hub.
Key responsibilities
- Act as a State Registered Radiographer providing plain film imaging services.
- Provide an excellent standard of radiographic imaging and quality of patient care.
- Be a role model, participating in the supervision, training, and support of junior staff.
- Exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries, prioritising own work activities.
- Take an active part in the departmental shift and weekend Rotas.
Essential criteria
- State Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council
- Evidence of recent and extensive post-registration experience at Band 5
- Proven clinical experience across a range of radiographic equipment and techniques
Desirable criteria
- Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent postgraduate experience
- Experience of staff supervision and/or training
- Proven clinical experience in CT imaging or Dexa
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Diagnostic Radiographer (West Berkshire Community Hospital)
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a part time Band 6 Radiographer based at West Berkshire Community Hospital in Newbury, part of the Royal Berkshire NHS Trust. The Post holder is expected to work as part of the Community Imaging Team providing an effective Plain film, CT and Dexa service. West Berkshire Community Hospital has been designated as a Community Diagnostic Hub and has been awarded significant investment to upgrade the General Xray equipment and install a Cone Beam CT Unit. West Berkshire Community Hospital provides Plain film, CT and Dexa imaging for walk-in GP referrals, Out/In patients, in addition to supporting the Minor Injury Unit. The post holder will be expected to take an active part in the departmental shift and weekend Rotas.Applicants must hold the DCR(R) or radiography degree equivalent and be state registered. They are also expected to demonstrate current CPD activity to show that they have reached a level of competence and autonomy appropriate to a band 6 Grade. Part time and job share will be considered.
West Berkshire Community Hospital is situated close to the M4 and stunning Berkshire countryside with good rail links to London. There are excellent training and study opportunities within the Radio
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