Radiographer

NHS Jobs; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary pro rata

Supportive team

Modern imaging facilities

Professional development

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a HCPC-registered Diagnostic Radiographer for OHG Surgical Hub in Scunthorpe on a part-time basis (10 hours per week). The role focuses on postoperative orthopaedic X-rays and mobile C-arm imaging within theatre settings, contributing to the establishment of a new imaging service.

The ideal candidate will have orthopaedic imaging experience, competence with C-arm fluoroscopy, and strong knowledge of IR(ME)R, dose optimisation, and radiation protection.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and eligibility to practice.
• Experience in orthopaedic imaging and postoperative X-rays.
• Competence with mobile C-arm fluoroscopy during procedures.
• Knowledge of IR(ME)R, dose optimisation and radiation protection.
• Excellent communication and ability to work in a theatre environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform postoperative orthopaedic X-rays and intra-operative imaging.
• Operate mobile C-arm fluoroscopy safely in theatre.
• Check patient identity and imaging requests per procedures.
• Adhere to IR(ME)R and justified imaging pathways.
• Maintain imaging records and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with theatre and ward teams to coordinate imaging.
• Support imaging service establishment in the new surgical hub.

Skills

HCPC registered

Orthopaedic imaging

Postoperative X-rays

C-arm fluoroscopy

IR(ME)R knowledge

Education

Degree in Diagnostic Radiography

Tools

PACS

Job description

Hours: Part time (10 hours per week) Responsible to: OHG Clinical Services Manager Professional Accountability: Medical Director Planned start date: 1 April 2027

About OHG Surgical Hub

One Health Group was established in Sheffield in 2004 and has steadily and successfully grown to become a significant healthcare provider in the region. Commissioned by the NHS, we provide services for patients referred for Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Spine, Urology and Gynaecology and with clinics located in over 30 locations across Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire, we bring healthcare closer to where people live. We are committed to clinical excellence, and our mission is to provide innovative, high quality medical and clinical services for our patients, optimising outcomes so they can quickly continue healthy lives.

OHG Surgical Hub is a new specialist elective surgical facility being developed to provide high-quality care for patients undergoing major orthopaedic and spinal procedures.

Our service includes:

• One modern operating theatre.
• Three-bay recovery unit.
• Twelve inpatient bedrooms.
• Dedicated pre-assessment and outpatient facilities.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced HCPC-registered Diagnostic Radiographer to provide imaging for patients undergoing elective orthopaedic and spinal surgery. You will perform post-operative orthopaedic X-rays and provide mobile C-arm fluoroscopy in theatre, including support for spinal procedures. Working with the theatre and ward teams, you will help coordinate imaging around operating lists and discharge plans. This is an opportunity to help establish the imaging service within a new surgical hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform post-operative orthopaedic X-rays and intra-operative imaging within your competence and agreed scope of practice.
• Operate mobile C-arm equipment safely during orthopaedic and spinal procedures.
• Check patient identity, imaging requests and pregnancy status where relevant, following agreed procedures.
• Work within your employer entitlement under IR(ME)R, ensuring exposures are justified and authorised through the agreed pathway.
• Optimise image quality and radiation dose, following IR(ME)R, IRR17 and local radiation protection rules.
• Position and support patients safely, taking account of post-operative pain, mobility and surgical precautions.
• Complete equipment checks and quality assurance tasks, escalating faults or image quality concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate imaging and exposure records, ensuring images are available for clinical review.
• Follow agreed escalation pathways for urgent concerns, unexpected findings and radiation incidents.
• Maintain infection prevention standards and work safely within the sterile theatre environment.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team and contribute to audit, service improvement and safe imaging workflows.

About You

• A degree or diploma in Diagnostic Radiography, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Current HCPC registration as a Radiographer.
• Recent experience of orthopaedic imaging and post-operative hip and knee X-rays.
• Competence in mobile C-arm fluoroscopy, including imaging during spinal procedures.
• Working knowledge of IR(ME)R, IRR17, dose optimisation and local radiation protection procedures.
• Confidence working independently within your competence and employer entitlement.
• Good communication, organisational and digital imaging skills, including PACS.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and a commitment to patient safety.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, pro rata for part-time hours.
• Supportive and friendly team.
• Modern purpose-built elective surgical environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Funded mandatory training.
• Professional registration reimbursement where covered by OHG policy.
• Company pension.
• Generous annual leave, pro rata for part-time hours.
• Free onsite parking.
• Employee wellbeing support.