Radiographer / Radiographer Specialist

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Leave flexibility

Job summary

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Radiographer to join a busy general radiography department in York. The role covers Theatres, Fluoroscopy, Dexa and the Emergency Department, with a 24/7 rota and opportunities to work across satellite sites such as Selby, Clifton Park Hospital and Askham Bar.

Newly qualified applicants are welcome; experienced Radiographers may be considered for Band 6 Specialist roles.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (or expected to qualify 2026).
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Able to work without direct clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Work flexibly across the general radiology department including Theatres, Fluoroscopy, Dexa and the Emergency Department.
• Participate in out of hours rota, 24/7 service.
• Work across York satellite sites (Selby, Clifton Park Hospital, Askham Bar).

Skills

Communication skills

Imaging technique

Health and safety

CPD

Education

Registration with HCPC (or expected to qualify 2026)

Job description

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Radiographer / Radiographer Specialist

The closing date is 12 November 2026

We are looking for highly motived general Radiographers to work in our busy department in York. York is a wonderful city within North Yorkshire, an area renowned for its beaches, National Parks, and history.

We are a multi-disciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical staff, who provide high quality, user-friendly diagnostic radiology services. We are a friendly inclusive team with a great skill mix, which helps us support each other to provide excellent patient centred care.

Newly qualified students are encouraged to apply, as are more experienced Radiographers (banding for more experienced staff would be subject to experience and transferrable skills).

Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at one of our North Yorkshire sites. Remote interviews will not be available.

Main duties of the job

As part of the radiology team, you will be required to work flexibly throughout the general department, including Theatres, Fluoroscopy, Dexa, and the Emergency Department. You will be expected to participate in the general out of hours rota, which provides a service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will work across our York satellite sites, such as Selby, Clifton Park Hospital, and at Askham Bar.

We are a forward-thinking department that values our staff, and are committed to advanced practice with a number of Radiographers currently undertaking extended roles. As a department we encourage the progression of our Radiographers to develop from a Band 5 (Preceptor) to Band 6 (Specialist), via a supported competency-based run through.

Opportunities exist for Radiographers to undertakefunded post-graduate study in all modalities. Recent qualifications obtained by staff include post graduate certificates in MRI, CT, Forensics and Image Reporting.

We currently support students in their training from the Universities of Leeds and Hull. Staff are given training and support to become mentors and assessors.

About us

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.


• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service.)


• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.


• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.


• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.


• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.


• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, peopleare guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, [e-mail].

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (or expected to qualify 2026)

Experience and Knowledge

• Relevant prescribed clinical experience leading to qualification


• Evidence of continuous professional development

Skills and attributes

• Able to work without direct clinical supervision


• A sufficiently developed standard of imaging technique resulting in a high level of patient care


• Demonstrable excellent communication skills including ability to overcome barriers to understanding and reassurance skills


• Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation relating to the medical use of radiation / other imaging techniques

Aptitude and Personal Qualities

• Respectful and caring attitude


• Calm under pressure


• Professional appearance and attitude

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£32,073 to £48,117 a yearper annum / pro rata