Diagnostic Radiographer

NHS; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a skilled Diagnostic Radiographer to join their team. The role involves producing high-quality diagnostic images and ensuring patient care in various clinical settings. Applicants should have a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography, HCPC registration, and at least 12 months of NHS experience, particularly with digital technologies. This position requires strong teamwork and leadership skills. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities will be offered.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Full HCPC registration required.
• Minimum of 12 months NHS experience is necessary.
• Experience in general imaging services including theatre and trauma imaging.

Responsibilities

• Organise and prioritise competing clinical demands.
• Ensure a safe and professional environment.
• Act as clinical lead when on duty.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Working under pressure

Team collaboration

Digital imaging technology

Education

BSc Hons Degree in Diagnostic Radiography

Tools

DR x-ray systems

Job description

Mynd nôl University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Diagnostic Radiographer

The closing date is 05 October 2025

We are looking to recruit dedicated, skilled Diagnostic General Radiographers to work within our team at The University Hospital of North Midlands, Royal Stoke Site.

The role is varied and rewarding working in a range of clinical settings. You will support outpatient clinics, endoscopy, theatres, Emergency and Inpatient Departments.

You will produce high quality diagnostic images and ensure patients receive high quality care at all times. You will support all grades of staff including Student Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and Apprentice Radiographers. It is essential to work well in a multidisciplinary team setting to ensure the best outcome for our patients.

The Trust is a level 1 Major Trauma Centre, we have a wide variety of specialised services such as Neurosurgery, Cancer services, Gastroenterology, Orthopaedics, Spinal, Cardiothoracic and Paediatrics (including a Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care). As an Imaging department we are very proud to have achieved and maintain our QSI accreditation.

We have excellent equipment here at UHNM and a robust equipment replacement programme. We have just finished replacing 6 of our 8 General x-ray rooms with the latest Digital x-ray equipment. We have 10 image intensifiers, 4 of which are flat panels and 11 Digital mobiles.

Applicants must be available for face to face interviews.

Main duties of the job

You will act as clinical lead when you are on duty. You will organise and prioritise competing clinical demands. You will be responsible for ensuring a safe, clean, professional environment that we can all be proud of. You will need to be knowledgeable, confident, handle pressure well whilst still being approachable, supportive and caring to all.

You may be a band 6 Radiographer looking for a change or an experienced Band 5 Radiographer looking to progress and join an exciting imaging department

We would welcome you to come and visit our department if you are interested to take a look for yourself and meet our fantastic team that has been nominated and shortlisted for team of the year 2023 at UHNM! This can be arranged with the management team via email or telephone.

Please note you will need a BSc Hons Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent and HCPC registration, a minimum of 12 Months NHS experience; and have had recently worked within a general x-ray team using digital technology.

Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the 24/7 demands of the service including BH's.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications and reg

• Full HCPC registration
• Evidence of in-house training in leadership or modality related

Experience

• minimum of 12 months post qualification experience at band 5 or above in a NHS organisation
• Experience of DR x-ray systems
• Awareness and good working knowlege of QA programmes
• Experience of taking a lead role and ability to work under pressure
• Working knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017, IRR17 and health and safety regulations
• Ability to participate in 24/7 rosters and flexible approach
• Experience of a full range of general Imaging serivices including theatre, MSK, IP/OP's and trauma imaging
• Supervision of junior staff and/or student Radiographers
• Evidence of additional responsibilities on General Modality

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.

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust