Dual banded 5/6 Radiographer

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Basildon is seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 and/or Band 6 Radiographer to join their skilled team. Your responsibilities will include independent work, supervision of students, and providing imaging services. This is a supportive role with opportunities for career growth. A BSc in Radiology and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid BSc Radiology or equivalent qualification.
• Experience within an acute hospital setting preferred.
• Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Work independently as a Band 5 radiographer, progressing to Band 6.
• Act in a supervisory role, mentor students.
• Provide imaging services across various modalities.

Skills

Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017

Demonstrable experience in radiology

Routine CT experience

Education

BSc Radiology or equivalent

Record of current CPD

Certificate of competence – cannulation

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 and/or Band 6 Radiographer to join our existing skilled, friendly radiographic team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust providing services across the full week.

Location: Basildon, central Essex. The role requires rotation through different areas including A&E, Theatres, Mobile, General x‑ray, and outlying Community Hospitals. As a dual banded post, candidates will be supported for promotion to Band 6 through a structured development plan.

Full participation in a 24‑hour, 365‑day shift system including nights, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

• Work independently as a Band 5 radiographer after competency completion, progressing to Band 6.
• Act in a supervisory role leading a small group; mentor and supervise undergraduate students (Band 6 responsibilities).
• Provide services across the department: Plain film, theatre, fluoroscopy, CT, MR, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, & Cardiac Imaging.
• Support Radiographer Advanced and Extended Scope practice such as Image Reporting, Radiographer‑led CT Colonography, and upper GI Fluoroscopy.
• Participate in training opportunities for CT, MR, fluoroscopy and IR, as service requirements allow.
• Rotate through all sites including Community Hospitals.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Job responsibilities

For full details of this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc Radiology or equivalent
• Record of current CPD
• Certificate of competence – cannulation

Experience

• Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017
• Demonstrable experience or equivalent in radiology
• Experience within an acute hospital setting
• Routine CT experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 a year (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

• Full‑time
• Part‑time
• Job share
• Flexible working
• Compressed hours