Band 6 Radiographer-Imaging

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national health service is seeking a Band 6 Radiographer to join their team in Birmingham. The role involves managing imaging examinations, leading and training junior staff, and ensuring top-notch patient care. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration, substantial UK experience, and a commitment to professional development. This position offers opportunities for growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration is mandatory for this role.
• Evidence of relevant UK experience in radiography is required.
• Must have professional knowledge acquired through relevant degree and specialist courses.

Responsibilities

• Undertake unsupervised imaging examinations of patients.
• Interpret radiographic images and supervise junior staff.
• Ensure best patient care through effective communication.

Skills

HCPC Registration

UK radiography experience

Clinical leadership skills

Education

Degree in Radiography

Post graduate diploma or equivalent

Job description

Band 6 Radiographer-Imaging

The closing date is 28 November 2025.

The post holder will rotate through the main sections of the Radiology department, including specialist and non-specialist areas, giving support and advice to the Senior radiographers and liaise closely with Clinical Team Lead Radiographers and Modality Lead Radiographers. The post holder will undertake an active role in modernising Radiology services and will be responsible for the day to day management of a designated area of the department. There is a need to acquire competence in all modalities, for the purpose of providing a comprehensive Out-of-Hours service.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Medical staff, radiographers, medical physics, ward staff, outpatient and nursing staff, allied health care professionals, medical secretaries, porters, theatre staff, hospital transport staff, receptionists, Imaging bookings staff, BCU faculty of radiography clinical tutors and other staff, external education & training stakeholders, medical suppliers staff, divisional training representatives, trust training representatives

Main duties of the job

CLINICAL

1. To undertake unsupervised and be accountable for imaging examinations of patients. To position and manipulate patients precisely so as to maintain the highest possible standard of radiography.

2. To be able to interpret radiographic images and supervise and advise senior radiographers, radiographers and assistant practitioners where repeat images are necessary.

3. To assess the condition of the patient and determine the most appropriate and effective method of examination. To ensure the clinical indications for the examination are within the guidelines laid down within the department protocols.

5. To liaise with other areas of the department to ensure the best patient care by having a flexible approach to use of staff and equipment.

6. To record data concerning the patients' examination, in line with IRMER 2017 legislation and factors relating to the patient's clinical condition, and details of drugs administered during the course of the patient's examination.

7. To ensure that data generated by staff in the modality area is recorded in the correct manner.

8. To communicate and liaise with all members of the hospital staff including the multidisciplinary team and to deliver sensitive information to patients and carers where there may be barriers to communication, ensuring that patients understand the procedure and receive appropriate reassurance.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Qualifications

• * HCPC Registration


• * Evidence of relevant UK experience


• * Professional knowledge acquired through degree plus short specialist courses e.g. IV cannulation course, QA course, Assessor course,teaching/training/supervision course


• and/or experience to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent


• * Demonstrable clinical post graduate experience


• * Evidence of post graduate development in the form of a post graduate course e.g. IV cannulation course, QA course, Assessor course, teaching/training/supervision course

Experience

• * Evidence of professional up to date knowledge


• * Evidence of up to date technical knowledge


• * Wide range of practical experience


• * Evidence of team leadership skills


• * Up to date knowledge and awareness of current NHS issues

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.