Band 5 Radiographer Yeovil District Hospital
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Yeovil, BA21 4ATView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
- Communicate with colleagues at all levels in the department, including clerical, nursing, ancillary and clinical staff by both verbal and written mea...
- Use professional knowledge to give advice on images and appropriate examinations to clinicians when requested. This includes the "red dot" images positive finding system i.e. identifying an abnormality or fracture on the film to assist the referring doctor.
- To work independently, with minimal supervision in a wide range of radiographic situations, e.g. accident and emergency, plain film radiography, fluoroscopic procedures, mobile and theatre work and angiography.
- Have responsibility for patient care and imaging for lengthy periods of time.
- Respond correctly to situations where the patients' life is at risk, for example in the resuscitation room, by providing swift and accurate images in a calm and professional manner.
- Use specialist knowledge e.g. when examining trauma and other critically ill patients, taking into consideration their condition and deciding on the best views to take.
Please see attached full job description.Maintains good communication, liaison and working arrangements with other Trust teams, Trusts and external agencies
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Qualifications
Essential: - BSC Radiography; - HCPC Registration
Desirable: - Please see the attached JD
Experience
Essential: - Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable: - NHS experience; - Post qualification experience
Additional Criteria
Essential: - Please see the attached JD
How to apply
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First seen
18 September 2026
Last checked
22 September 2026
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