Diagnostic Radiographer

Portsmouth Hospitals University Nhs Trust

Plymouth

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 39,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

On-site Nursery

Wellness Centre

Staff networks

Job summary

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is recruiting Band 5 Radiographers with a passion for plain film and HCPC registration to join our dynamic team at Queen Alexandra Hospital. We welcome newly qualified radiographers as well as experienced staff seeking new challenges, with flexible full- or part-time arrangements in a 24/7 general radiography service.

The Trust values education and wellbeing, offering an on-site nursery, Wellness Centre, staff networks, and opportunities for development

Qualifications

Degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology and HCPC registration.
Understanding of Ionising Radiation Regulations and CPD evidence.
Experience in NHS environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

Conduct diagnostic radiography examinations across general radiography.
Assess patients and adapt radiographic techniques as needed.
Work autonomously and as part of a multi-professional team.

Skills

High concentration

Attention to detail

Flexible, punctual and reliable

Education

Degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology

Tools

CR/DR imaging systems

PACS

RIS/RIS-based workflow

Job description

Job Summary

Portsmouth University Hospital Trust is recruiting Band 5 Radiographers with a passion for plain film. This is an excellent opportunity to welcome newly qualified Radiographers with HCPC registration to join our dynamic and friendly team. We would of course also welcome applications from experienced Radiographers wishing to relocate and looking for new challenges.

Main duties of the job

Job Summary

To conduct diagnostic radiography examinations across a range of general radiography, upon a range of patient types both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi professional team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements.
To independently assess each patient and adapt radiographic techniques according to the needs of the patient.
To use professional discretion and experience to ensure that clinical practice is carried out correctly, professionally and within the legal framework.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans' status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Job responsibilities

Currently we have opportunities for both full and part-time working so if you need to have flexible working, we can cater for this too. As we are a 24/7 department, commitment to join the out of hours rota is required.

We are a Trust that recognises the integral role that every member of our imaging team plays, working collaboratively to provide the comprehensive and compassionate care that every patient deserves.

We are a closely-knit team that works hard, learns and develops together. We know how important it is to be on the right career pathway for you, whether this is through development into wider imaging modalities, developing advanced practice or leadership and management progression plans, we offer the support and encouragement to achieve these goals.

We offer experience across a wide range of Diagnostic Imaging specialties including:

Plain Film
Fluoroscopy
Paediatrics
Trauma
Cardiology
Interventional Radiology
Opportunities to experience other imaging modalities

Key Responsibilities

Able to conduct and complete examinations across a range of general radiography, upon a range of patient types both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi professional team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental, Trust and legal standards and requirements.
Able to interpret Clinicians requirements, to determine the appropriate radiographic technique and ensure that it is performed in accordance with best practice and that the resultant images are diagnostic.
When no Band 6 radiographer available during out of hours working, use discretion to work outside of departmental standards when clinical circumstances necessitate i.e. undertaking additional or specialist techniques.
To independently assess each patient and adapt radiographic technique according to the needs of the patient.
To check finished radiographs against accepted diagnostic standards, including patient details and to act appropriately according to findings.
May offer a verbal opinion of the images taken by themselves or their colleagues and provide advice to other practitioners and clinicians if requested.
To be able to use the departmental radiology information computer system to register patients, to check results and appointments.
To be able to accurately use CR, DR and PACS to a standard that allows advanced use and basic troubleshooting.
To relate to all manner of patients with understanding and care, respecting their privacy and dignity to provide a caring and confidential service.
To manage their own workload and to help other radiographers when possible.
To work as part of the departmental health care team.
Participation in one of the out of hours rotas.
To be competent in the use of all the X-ray equipment and to report all equipment faults to the superintendent radiographer / Band 6/7 radiographer.
To undertake the departmental and Trust induction programme.
To adhere to all national and Trust policies including the Health and Safety Regulations, COSHH Regulations, the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR.

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology.
Hold current HCPC registration.

Experience

Essential

Understanding of current Ionising Radiation Regulations.
Evidence of CPD.

Desirable

Previous NHS experience.
Previous trauma radiography experience.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

High levels of concentration and attention to detail.
Co-ordination and sensory skills for precise positioning of patients with narrow margin for error.
Speed and accuracy.
Understanding of current Ionising Radiation Regulations (2017) and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations (2017).
Demonstrate specialized keyboard skills required for image manipulation
Professional Appearance.
Enthusiastic, positive and caring attitude.
Self-motivated.
Able to use initiative.
Flexible, punctual and reliable.
Able to handle stressful situations.
Confident manner.
Cheerful and empathetic disposition.
Ability to stand for long periods of time and have the ability to bend.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3LY, United Kingdom

Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Superintendent Radiographer X-Ray and Intervention, Lynn Butson, lynn.butson1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted: 18 August 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year