Diagnostic Radiographer

Candino CA; Colchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Colchester is seeking Diagnostic Radiographers to join the Radiology teams. This role entails performing a wide range of examinations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting the ongoing education of students. Ideal candidates will possess a Diagnostic Radiographer Degree and HCPC registration, along with strong communication skills and a commitment to high standards. The position offers flexible working and opportunities for professional growth, set within a friendly and supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Unsocial hours payments

27 days annual leave

NHS discounts

Health and Wellbeing programme

Responsibilities

• Justify and perform radiographic examinations.
• Adhere to Ionising Radiation Regulations.
• Undertake continuing professional development.
• Work as part of a team for effective communication.
• Prioritise workload based on patient conditions.
• Liaise with healthcare workers and clinicians.
• Maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Working with the public/ill people

General radiography

CR/ Digital radiography

Administration

Staff & self-motivation

Maintaining high standards

Education

Diagnostic Radiographer Degree

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for Diagnostic Radiographers to join our friendly Radiology teams at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust at Colchester Hospital.

We are busy radiography departments carrying out a wide range of examinations including ED, Outpatients, In-Patients, Dental, Fluoroscopy (including barium examinations), theatre and ITU/ward portables.

You will join departments that support their staff to pursue academic courses and develop their careers within a supportive and friendly environment. We are a teaching department and part of this role will be supporting the learning of our students and apprentices.

It is a requirement to undertake a 7‑day rostered week, including lates, nights, weekend and bank holidays.

If you would like to be part of a flexible innovative team and enjoy using your initiative, we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Justify and perform radiographic examinations, provide direct care and a high quality diagnostic imaging service in order to assist in the management of patients referred from clinicians.
• Adhere to Ionising Radiation Regulations and IR(ME)R to ensure the correct procedure is justified and performed.
• Undertake continuing professional development (CPD).
• Work as part of a team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care.
• Prioritise workload depending on the severity of a patient's condition and the direct impact on their management.
• Liaise with fellow healthcare workers and referring clinicians to provide a high quality imaging service to patients.
• Maintain accurate patient records by input of accurate information to reflect the service provided and meet professional standards.

About Us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are the largest NHS organisation in East Anglia, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Details

Date posted: 31 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time

Reference number: 432‑HR1076‑25

Job locations: Colchester Hospital, Turner Road, Colchester, CO4 5JL

Job Description

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Essential

• Diagnostic Radiographer Degree
• HCPC registration

Experience

• Working with the public/ill people
• General radiography
• CR/ Digital radiography
• Administration
• Staff & self‑motivation
• Maintaining high standards

Desirable

• Experience of teaching and assessing students
• Interventional Radiography
• Ability to undertake IV cannulation

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: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Colchester Hospital, Turner Road, Colchester, CO4 5JL

Employer's website: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/