Radiographer

Transformation Unit; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting two Band 5 radiographers to cover maternity leave. One post is 22.5 hours per week fixed term to 12-Jul-2027; the other is 37.5 hours per week fixed term to 8-Sep-2027.

Applicants require a BSc in Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography) or equivalent, HCPC registration, NHS radiography experience, IELTS/English qualifications, and be able to rotate across all areas with out-of-hours duties. Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata.

Qualifications

• BSc in Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography) or equivalent.
• HCPC accreditation.
• Recent (within 1 year) experience in radiography practice.
• IR(ME)R2017 knowledge.
• IRR 17 knowledge.
• Red dot course.
• Use of CRIS Radiology system.
• Understanding of PACS.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through all radiography areas and participate in out-of-hours duties.
• Support ED and plain film imaging across hospital and community sites.
• Maintain NHS radiography practice and HCPC standards.

Skills

NHS radiography practice

Education

BSc in Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography) or equivalent

HCPC accreditation

Tools

CRIS Radiology system

PACS

Job description

Main area Radiography Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract 12 months (Maternity Leave Cover: 1 x Fixed Term : 22.5 hour per week (ending 12-Jul-2027) 1 x Fixed Term : 37.5 hour per week (ending 8-Sep-2027)) Hours

• Full time
• Part time

Job ref 421-PSC-4038R

Employer Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Harrogate District Hospital Town Harrogate Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 28/10/2026 23:59

Radiographer

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

We have 2 vacancies available for a Band 5 radiographer to cover maternity leave and would welcome applications from newly qualified and experienced staff.

1 x Fixed Term : 22.5 hour per week (ending 12-Jul-2027)

1 x Fixed Term : 37.5 hour per week (ending 8-Sep-2027)

Harrogate and District Hospital Trust have some excellent opportunities for applicants. We have a bold capital replacement scheme underway; our ED suite and plain film department have both been refurbished each with two modern DR rooms. The main department is being re-built, due to open in late 2026/early 2027 with new equipment, CT suite and MRI suite. Our community site at Ripon Community Hospital has also been refurbished.

Please note, Radiographers require experience inNHS radiography practice, HCPC registration and associated English qualifications (IELTS).

Main duties of the job

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated team players.

We are a district general hospital supporting community services and acute workflow. Our core hours are 8am to 8pm 7 days per week, with acute services covered overnight with onsite shifts at Harrogate.

We are a reasonably small team and therefore Radiographers need to be able to rotate through all areas and be flexible. All Radiographers are expected to take part in out of hours duties.

The department provides

Plain film imaging and fluoroscopy services to hospital and community wide clinical areas including trauma and orthopaedic, cardiac catheter lab, theatre and mobile radiography as well as GP referrals. The department also provides a full range of Ultrasound, CT scanning, Nuclear Medicine, Bone Mineral Densitometry, MRI scanning and symptomatic Mammography services.

Working for our organisation

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on these positions please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached. If you have any questions, please contact Beverley Rayner on [e-mail]

Person specification

Criteria

• BSc in Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography) or equivalent
• HCPC accreditation
• Recent (within 1 year) experience in radiography practice, following British Models of care.
• IR(ME)R2017 knowledge
• IRR 17 knowledge
• Red dot course
• Use of CRIS Radiology system
• Understanding of PACS

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.