Senior Paediatric Radiographer

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Manchester seeks an enthusiastic Radiographer for a permanent, full-time position. You will be responsible for high-quality imaging, mentoring staff, and adhering to radiation protection standards. Relevant qualifications and HCPC registration are essential. The salary ranges from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro-rata, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Post graduate Radiography experience required.
• Knowledge of Radiation protection is essential.
• Experience of an Interventional service is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality radiographic images.
• Encourage high professional standards in staff.
• Mentor and train junior staff and students.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Ability to manage own time

Ability to work in a team

Education

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC registration

Tools

RIS / PACS system

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and qualified Radiographer to join our dynamic, friendly team, to play a key role in maintaining and improving standards and quality of patient services. It is an exciting time to join our team, with a wide scale equipment replacement program in progress across the Trust. The post is based at the Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital, Oxford Road site and includes training if required and rotation through general X-ray, theatre and mobile imaging, fluoroscopy, CT/MR as necessary. The post holder will adhere to good practices of radiographic technique and abide by the acknowledged safe practices of radiation protection standards and trust procedure guidance. They will provide high quality radiographic images that will assist in patient diagnosis, treatment and management of care.

MFT is a busy teaching hospital and Major Trauma center with around 145,000 patients visiting our Emergency department each year. The Radiology department is evolving and offers the chance to develop skills in general radiography with rotation into CT & MRI and opportunities to progress into specialist areas.

Main duties of the job

• Have a BSc Radiography/ DCR
• Be HCPC Registered
• Have Excellent communication skills
• Be organized and able to prioritize workload
• Be flexible
• Operate as a senior member of the Radiology multi-disciplinary team, working independently to provide an efficient and high-quality imaging service, while managing patient priority in a caring professional manner
• Encourage high professional and technical standards in staff using personal example and constructive supervision
• Ensure junior and rotational staff, including students, are trained, mentored and monitored to prevent untoward incidents and ensure formal learning
• Maintain commitment to professional development and keep a CPD portfolio up to date; participate in Governance activities such as Risk Management, Health and Safety and Audit
• Receive a comprehensive induction and training in all areas
• Receive annual appraisals
• Receive enhanced remuneration for night duties
• Full rotation into CT with IV skills as necessary
• Rotation into MR if needed

You will need to attend in person for interview due to practical/presentation element.

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
• HCPC registration

Experience and knowledge (essential)

• Post graduate Radiography experience
• Post Graduate Knowledge in Paediatric Radiography
• Knowledge of Radiation protection
• Use of RIS / PACS system
• Experience of an Interventional service

Desirable

• Evidence of post qualification experience of working with children and young people

Personal attributes (essential)

• Ability to prioritise and organise workload
• Able to manage own time effectively
• Able to communicate well with a range of personnel
• Able to work well in a team environment
• Ability to coach and supervise junior staff and students
• Ability to assess progress, give feedback and plan action
• Ability to question clearly and concisely
• Ability to lead staff in carrying out their duties

Disclosure and sponsorship

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications. See UK Visas and Immigration guidance for details. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn. We champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue ambitious goals. We are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, and are developing a Green Plan for sustainability.

We create a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development, protect health and wellbeing, and shape the future of our organisation together.

Details

Date posted: 29 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 349-CSS-7497859*

Job location: Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL

Interview note: In-person attendance due to practical/presentation element.