Diagnostic Radiographer (Plain Film)

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Stoke-on-Trent is offering full-time and part-time positions for qualified or soon-to-be qualified Radiographers. Members of the General Modality Team will rotate through various imaging areas, including in-patients and theatres, with support from experienced mentors. This position emphasizes career development, with a commitment to high-quality healthcare and research. Competitive salary structures are available, enhancing earnings for out-of-hours work.

Benefits

Dedicated mentorship program

Career development opportunities

Extensive induction training

Qualifications

• Qualified or due to qualify as a Diagnostic Radiographer in 2026.
• Experience in an imaging department is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Join the General Modality Team for various imaging duties.
• Rotate through multiple modalities including in-patients, out-patients, and theatres.
• Participate in a 24/7 roster for out-of-hours duties.

Skills

Diagnostic Radiography

Teamwork

Patient Care

Time Management

Education

Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent

Job description

Role Overview

Are you a Student Diagnostic Radiographer who is due to qualify in 2026 or a qualified Radiographer looking for a new challenge? We're offering fantastic opportunities for qualified Radiographers or final year Student Radiographers to secure a permanent Band 5 post in the Imaging Directorate at the University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) on the General Modality Team.

Full-time (37.5hrs) and part-time (to be discussed) positions are available at the Royal Stoke site – please contact us for further information.

Responsibilities

As a member of the General Modality Team you will join a team of approximately 250 Band 5/6 Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners, and Imaging Department Assistants working at the Royal Stoke, County and Community sites. The team welcomes those new to the area and offers a great social network.

There are 17 x-ray rooms – predominantly DR – with an equipment replacement programme in place to move to being fully DR. Additionally, 12 Image Intensifiers support the busy workload in operating theatres across all sites.

In Royal Stoke, you will rotate through all General Modality areas including:

• In-patients
• Out-patients
• MSK
• Theatres
• Mobiles
• Fluoroscopy

You will participate in the Red Dot system and may contribute to a 24/7 roster with enhancements for duties worked out of hours that boost your salary.

Support & Development

All successful applicants will have access to bespoke support from one of our qualified and experienced Radiographers who will be a dedicated mentor and will support your transition from student to qualified practitioner. They will also help you settle into a new role as a qualified Radiographer, including an in-depth induction to working at the Trust followed by a dedicated preceptorship program at the Royal Stoke site.

At UHNM Imaging we pride ourselves in the breadth of our clinical workload and expertise. Our involvement in research is both established and growing, with the support of a dedicated Research Team. As a newly qualified Radiographer, our Band 5 role offers you the chance to consolidate your knowledge and skills while gaining extensive experience within our large Imaging Department.

The UHNM Trust prides itself on investing in staff in terms of developing career and life skills. The imaging directorate is committed to offering you support and opportunities for your own development to prepare you for future opportunities. Our mission to provide the very best health care includes recruiting the best people, and our goal is to be a world‑class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

About the Trust

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country, serving around three million people. The Trust has approximately 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke‑on‑Trent and Stafford. The 11,000‑strong workforce provides emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.