Radiographer

Job Summary

The post holder will provide CT service comprising wholly unsupervised scanning sessions. They will be accountable for their own professional actions and expected to act as a source of expertise for external consultations by other clinicians.

Provide high‑quality CT examinations compliant with DHC, local, regional, and national clinical guidelines and IR(ME)
R regulations to support robust diagnostic outcomes and patient safety.

• Provide high‑quality CT examinations compliant with DHC, local, regional and national clinical guidelines and IR(ME)
  R regulations to support robust diagnostic outcomes and patient safety.
• Exercise professional autonomy, critical decision‑making and clinical reasoning to optimise imaging pathways and uphold the highest standards of diagnostic accuracy and safety.
• Deliver a confident, informed and compassionate clinical experience that promotes patient dignity, comfort and trust throughout the imaging process.
• Ensure accurate patient verification and data input to safeguard clinical integrity, reduce risk, and maintain reliable imaging records.
• Apply recognised manual handling techniques and appropriate clinical assistance to enable safe patient transfer, positioning and participation in imaging procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and compliant CT environment using approved infection‑control protocols to minimise bio‑hazard risk and ensure operational readiness.
• Facilitate effective and timely communication with hospital teams, Trust representatives, radiologists and patient services to ensure continuity of care and responsive service management.
• Oversee accurate, complete and timely upload, documentation and reporting escalation to support efficient radiologist workflows and clinical decision‑making.
• Monitor scanner performance, subsystems and stock requirements to maintain operational reliability and support proactive maintenance and service continuity.
• Pursue ongoing CPD, adherence to radiographic codes of conduct and engagement with emerging CT practices to sustain fitness to practise and high professional standards.
• Support the development of radiographers and clinical colleagues to strengthen workforce capability and uphold consistent service quality.
• Adapt work patterns, clinical priorities and operational focus to meet fluctuating service demands, urgent clinical needs and organisational requirements.

• HCPC Registration
• Diploma of the Society of Radiographers or BSc equivalent
• Certificate in, and experience of, cannulation

Salary: £28,000 to £36,500 a year

Contract:

Fixed term 12 months
Working pattern:
Full‑time
Reference number: E0066‑CTCardiff

Cardiff & Vale NHS Trust
Penlan Road, Llandough, Penarth, South Glamorgan
CF64 2XX

Established in 2004, Diagnostic Healthcare is a trusted provider of medical diagnostic imaging services. From MRI, Ultrasound, and CT to X‑ray and CBCT, we deliver over 300,000 scan appointments annually across 75 locations, serving both NHS and private patients. We offer a diverse range of imaging modalities and the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge equipment as we continuously invest in our imaging fleet and static locations.

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check required under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

• Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

• UK Registration requirement applies.

Diagnostic Healthcare Ltd
Cardiff & Vale NHS Trust
Penlan Road, Llandough, Penarth, South Glamorgan
CF64 2XX

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