Ionising Radiation Safety Lead Radiographer | East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Ipswich seeks an experienced Ionising Radiation Safety Lead to oversee compliance with IR(ME)R legislation and ensure patient safety in radiographic practices. The ideal candidate will have strong diagnostic radiography experience and be capable of leading policy development. The role offers flexible working, a competitive benefits package, and a commitment to staff development.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave (pro rata)

Access to NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as a Diagnostic Radiographer with Radiation Protection supervision.
• Knowledge of IR(ME)R legislation and patient safety protocols.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-professional healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Lead on IRMER legislation and patient safety across Medical Imaging Departments.
• Develop, implement, and review IRR and IRMER policies and procedures.
• Support clinically as a Radiographer and perform high-quality imaging examinations.

Skills

Diagnostic Radiography experience

Radiation Protection supervision

IR(ME)R legislation knowledge

Autonomous practitioner

Education

Relevant qualifications in Radiography

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Diagnostic Radiographer with Radiation Protection supervisor experience looking for your next step in your career?

We are looking for an Ionising Radiation Safety Lead to join our Medical Imaging departments where you will work across our Colchester, Ipswich Hospital and community sites. You will play a key role in providing a high quality, safe service to our patients where you will be the Radiographic Lead in the development, implementation, compliance and review of IRR policies and procedures within the Directorate. You will also co-ordinate research across both sites.

We are busy radiography departments carrying out a wide range of examinations. We are expanding due to recent investment with new units in our hospitals, including: Essex and Suffolk Elective Orthopaedic Centre, Urgent Treatment Centres and community diagnostics centres.

Our department supports its staff to pursue academic courses and develop their careers within a supportive and friendly environment. In addition you will be an effective senior member of the team and wider multi-professional healthcare team. You will be an autonomous practitioner who will lead on IR(ME)R legislation and patient safety to contribute to the continuing development of radiology practice.

This post is 30-37.5 hours per week, however we can accept two part time radiographers to fill the hours. Internal applicants have the opportunity to undertake this role as a 12 months secondment.

Responsibilities

• To lead on IRMER legislation and patient safety within all the Medical Imaging Departments within ESNEFT.
• To take the Radiographic lead in the development, implementation, compliance, and review of IRR and IRMER policies and procedures within Medical Imaging.
• To promote a good working relationship between the Imaging department and Radiation Safety & Imaging Physics (RSIP).
• To facilitate and support with radiation incident DATIX investigations, and Internal Investigations or Serious Incidents.
• The duties and responsibilities of the post will be undertaken in accordance with the policies, procedures, and practices of ESNEFT, which the Trust may amend from time to time. The duties outlined are subject to changes, after consultation with post holder.
• To support clinically as Radiographer within the department
• Authorising and performing radiographic examinations, providing direct care and a high-quality diagnostic imaging service to assist in the management of patients.

About ESNEFT

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

Why work with us

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

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Additional information

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

This advert closes on Sunday 12 Oct 2025