Radiographer (XR05)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking a motivated Band 5 Radiographer to perform a range of radiographic examinations and provide imaging support in theatres. You will benefit from a structured mentorship program and the opportunity to work across multiple hospital sites. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and be registered with the HCPC. Competitive salary and flexible shift patterns are offered.

Qualifications

• Registered (or about to register) with the Health Care Professions Council.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD to satisfy HCPC.
• NHS experience working in different clinical environments.
• Ability to use radiographic equipment for departmental, portable, and theatre examinations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a wide range of general radiographic examinations in different departments.
• Provide imaging in theatres to support various clinical services.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, flexible to participate in 24/7 shift patterns.

Skills

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Professional in attitude and appearance

Education

BSc Diagnostic Radiography, DCR or equivalent

Job description

LeedsRadiology currently has several exciting opportunities for keen, motivatedand enthusiastic Radiographers. This role may include cross-site Plain Filmrotation between two hospital sites which will allow you to develop and gaina broad depth of experience in various specialised aspects of our radiologyservice.

Ourestablished mentorship scheme includes a structured induction programme andcompetency training, one-to-one support and regular review meetings to ensureyou feel supported as you develop your skills, knowledge and experience.

CPDas a newly qualified Radiographer in plain film includes red dot withprogression to primary commenting evaluation and NG tube hot commenting.

Weare holding a Recruitment Event when interviews will take place on October18th 2025.

Pleasenote the shortlisting process will include a pre-screen call on MS Teamscandidates should have access to MS Teams.

Shortlistedcandidates will be interviewed in person at Leeds General Infirmary on 18thOctober.

Ifyou require further information please email [e-mail]

Expected ShortlistingDate

10/10/2025

Planned InterviewDate

18/10/2025

Main duties of the job

Asa Band 5 plain film Radiographer main duties will include undertaking a widerange of general radiographic examinations in the emergency department andminor injury units, as well as in outpatient and inpatient departments. Inaddition, duties will include performing portable examinations in theresuscitation department and on general wards, as well on high dependency andintensive care units. As a Band 5 Radiographer you will be required toprovide imaging in theatre to support services such as Urology, Oncology,Trauma, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery. You be required to use avariety of radiographic equipment to produce high quality images. Fullequipment training will be provided as part of the mentorship programme, aswell training on imaging protocols and standards of image quality. As a Band5 Radiographer you will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinaryteam. The successful candidates will need to be flexible and will participatein department 24/7 shift patterns

About us

LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK andemploys more than 20,000 staff across seven hospitals on six sites.Interested individuals can look forward to the challenges that a positionworking as a Radiographer in one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK willbring. Leeds Radiology offers diagnostic imaging to a wide variety ofclinical specialties including Trauma & Orthopaedics, Oncology,Transplant Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial, Paediatrics, Cardiology, Neurosurgery,Gastro-Intestinal, Elderly Medicine, Urology, Renal and Hepatology. The LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust is also home to the regions Major Trauma Centreas well as The St Jamess Institute of Oncology housed in the state of theart Bexley Wing. LTHT are building two state-of-the-art new hospitals andLeeds Radiology will be part of the development in providing diagnosticservices.

LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our

LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job advertsare subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or removeadverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in theshortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while thisprocess is completed, and contact the named contact if you have anyquestions.

Job responsibilities

Asa Band 5 plain film Radiographer main duties will include undertaking a widerange of general radiographic examinations in the emergency department andminor injury units, as well as in outpatient and inpatient departments. Inaddition, duties will include performing portable examinations in theresuscitation department and on general wards, as well on high dependency andintensive care units. As a Band 5 Radiographer you will be required toprovide imaging in theatre to support services such as Urology, Oncology,Trauma, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery. You be required to use avariety of radiographic equipment to produce high quality images. Fullequipment training will be provided as part of the mentorship programme, aswell training on imaging protocols and standards of image quality. As a Band5 Radiographer you will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinaryteam. The successful candidates will need to be flexible and will participatein department 24/7 shift patterns.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc Diagnostic Radiography, DCR or equivalent and be registered (or be about to register) with the Health Care Professions Council. Evidence of on-going CPD to satisfy HCPC
• Attendance at professional lectures, study days and workshops

Experience

• NHS experience working in different clinical environments
• Ability to use radiographic equipment for departmental, portable and theatre examinations
• Applying IR(ME)R (2017) and IRR(2017) Ability to work a varied and flexible working pattern including out of hours.

Skills & Behaviours

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional in attitude and appearance

Additional Requirements

• Ability to wear lead rubber radiation protection for long periods of time
• Ability to work flexible working hours

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.