Radiographer

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Plymouth is seeking a qualified X-Ray radiographer. This role involves providing diverse X-Ray imaging services and participating in a flexible work schedule, including out of hours duties. The ideal candidate will have NHS experience or be a recent graduate, and will engage in training and supervision of students as part of our robust department ethos. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Must have qualifications as a radiographer or be a 2025 graduate.
• Experience in training students and apprentices is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide X-Ray imaging across various specializations.
• Engage in training of undergraduate students and apprentices.
• Participate in a compliant rota with out of hours duties.

Skills

NHS experience

X-Ray imaging

Commitment to professional development

Teamwork

Education

Qualified radiographer

2025 graduate

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a B5 X-Ray radiographer. We welcome applications from qualified radiographers with NHS experience as well as 2025 graduates. This position carries a commitment to out of hours duties at Derriford Hospital and our peripheral sites as part of an AfC compliant rota. You will be expected to work flexible hours across the week.

Education and training are central to our approach. All new team members will be supported with a structured induction led by our Practice Education team, including mentorship and image review as part of our team-wide comprehensive radiographer development programme. The department supports a 4-tier radiography structure with Assistant Practitioners, reporting radiographers, advanced clinical practitioners and consultant radiographers, and we are committed to offering opportunities to gain experience in specialist areas.

The department hosts undergraduate radiographers on placement from two local HEIs and trains apprentice radiographers and Assistant Practitioners. You will be actively involved in their training and supervision as part of your role.

We encourage diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

Responsibilities

• Provide X-Ray imaging across trauma, general and orthopaedics imaging, theatre and mobile imaging, paediatrics, fluoroscopy and dental radiography.
• Work as part of a radiography team within Derriford Hospital and peripheral sites; participate in an AfC compliant rota including out of hours duties.
• Be involved in training and supervision of undergraduate students, apprentices and Assistant Practitioners as part of the department’s training ethos.
• Engage with the Practice Education team for induction, mentorship and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified radiographer with NHS experience or a 2025 graduate.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and to working within a 4-tier radiography structure.

Contact and Additional Information

Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. For issues applying online or for reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We commit to giving full consideration to all applicants and support flexible working requests where possible.