Diagnostic Radiographer

University-Hospitals-of-North-Midlands-Nhs-Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) seeks a Band 6 Diagnostic General Radiographer to join the Royal Stoke site. You will support outpatient clinics, endoscopy, theatres, Emergency and Inpatient Departments, delivering high quality diagnostic images and patient care.

You will act as clinical lead on duty, work in a multidisciplinary team, supervise junior staff, and contribute to 24/7 service demands.

Qualifications

• Full HCPC registration.
• Evidence of in-house training in leadership or modality related.
• Minimum of 12 months post-qualification experience in an NHS organisation.
• Experience of DR x-ray systems.
• Awareness and good working knowledge of QA programmes.
• Experience 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 services including theatre, MSK, IP/OP's and trauma imaging.
• Supervision of junior staff and/or student Radiographers.
• Evidence of additional responsibilities on General Modality.

Responsibilities

• Act as clinical lead when on duty and organise priority of clinical demands.
• Ensure a safe, clean, professional environment.
• Be knowledgeable, confident, and able to work under pressure while remaining approachable.
• Support outpatient clinics, endoscopy, theatres, Emergency and Inpatient Departments.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best patient outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Multidisciplinary

Education

BSc Hons Diagnostic Radiography

Tools

DR x-ray systems

IR(ME)R 2017

IRR17

QA programmes

Job description

Main area General Modality Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

32 hours per week (32 hours and 15 mins) Job ref 205-8291980

Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Stoke Town Stoke on Trent Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 03/11/2026

Band 6

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

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