2229 - Radiographer

Barnsley Hospital; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Hospital is seeking enthusiastic and self-motivated radiographers for two fixed-term positions until April and June 2026. The role involves delivering high-quality diagnostic services, maintaining clinical standards, and contributing to patient care in a busy NHS Foundation Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK NHS work.
• Commitment to CPD.
• Knowledge of radiation protection and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic services in various radiography areas.
• Maintain high clinical standards.
• Participate in postgraduate study and role extension.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Practical radiographic skills

Education

DCR(R) or BSc Radiography

Job description

2 Posts available - fixed term Until April 2026 and June 2026. Applications are invited from enthusiastic,self-motivated experienced radiographers who enjoy a challenge and want todevelop their career in a busy NHS Foundation Trust.

You will be joining our friendly, flexibleteam to provide a high quality, responsive diagnostic service deliveringexcellent patient care in line with the Trust core values. You will be expectedto maintain high clinical standards and share this practice with other staffand students.

You must have excellent communication andorganisational skills, a commitment to CPD and a practical knowledge ofradiation protection, legislation and health and safety requirements. Aflexible approach to working will be required. Above all, patients must be atthe forefront of your practice.

You will possess DCR (R) or BSc Radiographywith current HCPC registration and have previous UK NHS work experience. Studentsdue to qualify summer 2025 are welcome to apply.

For further information or to arrange aninformal visit, please contact Modality Lead Rebecca Charnock [e-mail] or BeckyMcBain [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

The post will provide the opportunity todevelop your clinical skills in adult and paediatric plain film, emergency andtrauma radiography, theatre, CT, cardiac angiography, fluoroscopy, dentalradiography and DEXA scanning.

We have a Clinical Diagnostic Centre in theglassworks Barnsley town centre, which incorporates Outpatient Imaging servicessuch as Plain Film X-ray, DEXA, CT and MRI amongst other services. This is anexciting opportunity and staff will rotate between the main site and ClinicalDiagnostic Centre.

We actively encourage post graduate study androle extension. We currently have 8 radiographers who undertake AdvancedPractice and this will continue to develop.

We operate a 7-day service covered by a shiftsystem, which includes night cover. Our shift patterns accommodate flexibleworking arrangements.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close aposition early.

BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Goodrating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment andachieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. Weare proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainablefuture for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

Therehas never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at paceand a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation,where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journeyto sustainability and growth.

BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnicorigin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion orbelief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS(criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by thesuccessful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who mayrequire sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa routeplease use the link to check your eligibility Check, certificateof sponsorship - Search - GOV.UK, please note that from April 9th2025, band 2 and 3 entry rolesare no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specificationfor full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

• High standard of practical radiographic skills
• UK hospital experience
• On-call/standby experience

Knowledge and Awareness

• Knowledge of radiation protection legislation
• To undertake further appropriate training to develop knowledge and skill as the post requires.
• Awareness for health and safety requirements
• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job

Qualifications

• DCR(R) or BSc Radiography
• Participation in CPD
• Current state registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.