Paediatric Radiographer

MFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking Radiographers (Band 5) for the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital site. The role includes rotation through general X-ray, theatre and mobile imaging, with training in CT to support out-of-hours services.

You will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team delivering high quality paediatric radiography. The post requires a BSc Radiography or DCR and HCPC registration, excellent communication, organisation, and a patient-centred approach

Qualifications

• BSc Radiography or DCR and HCPC Registration are required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organised and able to prioritise workload.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing rota.
• Experience in NHS or similar healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general paediatric radiography with rotation through general X-ray, theatre and mobile imaging.
• Provide training in CT to support out-of-hours services.
• Demonstrate patient-centred care for children and young people.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organised

Flexible

Teamwork

Patient-centred care

Education

BSc Radiography

HCPC Registration

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Main area Radiography Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent: Shift pattern Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekly Shift Rota) Job ref 349-CSS-8329242-RL4

Site Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Town Manchester Salary £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum (Pro Rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 28/10/2026 12:00

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Radiographers to join our dynamic, friendly team, to play a key role in maintaining and improving standards and quality of patient services. It is an exciting time to join our team, with a wide scale equipment replacement program is in progress across the trust.

The post is based on the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Oxford Road site and includes training and rotation through general X-ray, theatre and mobile imaging, with some training in CT to be able to support the out of hours services .

MFT is a busy teaching hospital as well as a Major Trauma center with around 145,000 patients visiting our Emergency department each year.
The Radiology department is evolving all the time. Our radiology department is a small and friendly facility, which offers you the chance to develop skills in all areas of general paediatric radiography with some potential element of training in other modalities such as CT. In time there are excellent opportunities to progress into specialist areas.

Please note that applications generated or significantly assisted by AI tools may be scored lower during the shortlisting process.

Main duties of the job

Have a BSc Radiography or DCR and be HCPC Registered.

Have Excellent communication skills.

Be organised and able to prioritise workload.

Be flexible.

Demonstrates the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Experience working within the NHS or a comparable healthcare environment.

Interest in developing a career within paediatric radiography.

Demonstrates an understanding of, and commitment to, providing patient-centred care for children and young people.

What we offer:

You willreceive a comprehensive induction and training in all key areas

Access to the MFT Preceptorship program

Receive annual appraisals

Receive enhanced remuneration for night duties

Introduction in to other specialist areas of imaging within paediatrics.

Please be aware you need to be able to attend in person for interview due to practical element.

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading.

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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS : Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS : Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment.If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Knowledge Requirments

• Range of clinical experience at undergraduate level in all areas relevant to first post competency
• Range of clinical experience at postgraduate level in all areas relevant to first post competency
• Evidence of CPD relevant to the post

Qualifications Academic/ Professional

• Is registered with the HCPC or student awaiting confirmation
• BSc (Radiography) or equivalent

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work under pressure particularly in out of hour’s situations prioritising workload as required and maintaining standard
• Able to communicate well with a range of personnel, Able to work well within a team
• Ability to question clearly and concisely
• Ability to assess situations
• Ability to participate in shift duties is required
• Experience working within the NHS or a comparable healthcare environment.

Experience

• Experience of working in a clinical setting
• Experience of working with children
• Has experience of working in an acute hospital setting with shift rotation

Personal Circumstances

• Ability to participate in shift duties is required
• This post involves dealing with very mobile/less mobile patients, telephone communications, maneuvering of mobile equipment
• A certain amount of manual dexterity is required

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.