Band 5 Diagnosic Radiographer

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Diagnostic Radiographer to deliver high-quality medical imaging while ensuring excellent patient care. As a Band 5 radiographer, you'll be supported in your role with a preceptorship program and opportunities for further training. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary range of £31,049 to £37,796 per annum and involves working across various sites. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Radiography and have strong communication and clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Students qualifying this academic year are welcome to apply.
• Evidence of appropriate CPD participation.
• Ability to prioritize work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality medical imaging and interpret images.
• Maintain excellent standards of patient care.
• Liaise with colleagues for efficient service delivery.

Skills

Good communication skills

Good organization skills

Good clinical skills

Good level of IT skills

Ability to critique images

Education

Degree in Radiography or DCR equivalent

HCPC registration or pending

Tools

SECTRA PACS

CRIS/RIS

Job description

Job Summary

As a Diagnostic Radiographer you are a vital part of many patient pathways and key to ensuring patients receive compassionate care while supporting a timely diagnosis. Whether you are providing highly skilled image acquisition or undertaking advanced clinical tasks it is a role that makes a difference.

As a Band 5 radiographer you will be supported and developed in your role. All newly qualified radiographers complete a preceptorship programme and are supported by the senior team, mentors and practice educators.

The significant growth in capacity provided by the CDCs will also bring many opportunities for further training and development of your skills. We want you to find the next stage of your career with us.

Interviews will be held in person.

Main Duties

• Deliver high quality medical imaging and accurately appraise and interpret images within own scope of practice.
• Maintain excellent standards of patient care.
• Liaise with other colleagues and departments in a professional manner to ensure efficient radiographic service delivery.
• Work across different sites, including the main hospital and the Community Diagnostic Centre, and participate in the out of hours rota.
• Undertake all types of imaging according to standard operating procedures, local policies and manufacturer guidelines.
• Ensure examinations adhere to the professional code of conduct for radiographers and safety procedures such as IR(R)M.

About Us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Details

Date Posted: 11 December 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full‑time
Reference Number: 177-EMER-7639234
Job Locations: Radiology X‑ray Department, Lowestoft Road, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6LA

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in Radiography or DCR equivalent (students qualifying this academic year welcome to apply); HCPC registration or pending if a student.
• Desirable: Training in Radiation Protection, Health & Safety, Quality Assurance.

Knowledge and Experience

• Essential: Evidence of appropriate CPD participation; ability to prioritise work under pressure; recent NHS experience (including students training in the NHS); familiar with SECTRA PACS and CRIS/RIS.
• Desirable: Out of hours experience; radiographic experience post qualification or currently still training; mentor and supervisor training.

Skills and Knowledge

• Essential: Good communication skills; good organisation skills with ability to maintain a busy workload; good clinical skills; good level of IT skills; ability to critique images; perceptive, able to assess and respond to patients’ needs and adapt process; able to participate fully in out of hours working.
• Desirable: Open minded to new techniques and challenges.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Employer Name: James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Radiology X‑ray Department, Lowestoft Road, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6LA
Employer Website: https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)