Senior Radiographer

Sussex Community Nhs Foundation Trust; Waldron; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust in East Sussex is seeking an experienced Radiographer to join our Community Radiology Service. This full-time role (37.5 hours per week) covers multiple sites including Lewes Victoria Hospital, Uckfield Community Hospital, Chailey Clinical Services and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital.

You will operate in departments with digital x-ray, ultrasound and bone densitometry capabilities, delivering a high-quality patient-centred service while adhering to

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in radiography or equivalent professional radiography qualification.
• State registration with the Health Professions Council.
• Evidence of CPD
• Demonstrates a good standard of basic IT skills

Responsibilities

• Carry out x-ray examinations which comply with IRR99 and IR(ME)R2017 and follow Royal College of Radiologists and College of Radiographers guidelines.
• Supervise other staff as per Trust policy.
• Supervise Student Radiographers.
• Perform imaging examinations and care for patients, ensuring privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Supervision of staff

Communication skills

IT skills

Autonomous workload management

Education

Degree in Radiography

HCPC registration

Tools

Radiology PACS

Computed radiography

CR/DR systems

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Radiographer to join our Community Radiology Service in East Sussex. We have one full-time position (37.5 hours per week) with a working pattern Saturday - Wednesday 09:00-17:00

Successful applicants can expect to work at Lewes Victoria Hospital, Uckfield Community Hospital, Chailey Clinical Services and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital.

Our departments consist of 3 well-equipped digital x-ray rooms, 1 CR x-ray room, 3 ultrasound rooms and a brand new Bone Densitometry suite.

The department performs a wide range of X-ray examinations from a variety of referral sources including Primary Care, Musculoskeletal services and the Minor Injury Unit on-site. We provide an X-ray and Ultrasound service for the local population and Bone Densitometry scanning for a wider population within East Sussex.

As a member of the team you will be helping us to provide a responsive and efficient service in keeping with our Foundation Trust vision and values. You will be able to display excellent interpersonal skills with a caring patient-centred and flexible approach to work

Main duties of the job

• To carry out x-ray examinations which comply with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR99) and the Ionising Radiations (Medical exposure) Regulations 2017 [IR(ME)R2017], ensuring good practice in accordance with the guidelines set by the Royal College of Radiologists and the College of Radiographers.
• To carry out supervision as per the trust's policy on other staff members.
• To supervise Student Radiographers.
• Perform imaging examinations and care for patients during these examinations, respecting their rights of privacy and confidentiality, thereby providing a high quality service to both patients and clinicians.
• To be able to work independently, work within a clearly defined set of department protocols and make informed clinical decisions in the absence of a Radiologist.
• To ensure patient confidentiality and data protection within the Trust's guidelines.
• Undertake the quality assurance testing of equipment as part of daily routine if required.
• To abide by the Trust's Health and Safety Policy to ensure safe practice whilst manual and patient handling, working with radiation, hazardous chemicals, noxious fumes and bodily fluids.
• To observe the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, always maintaining a safe system of work and reporting any hazards.
• To report any incident involving staff, patients or visitors to the Radiology Team Leader.

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values–Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence–guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Qualifications and skills

• Degree level qualification in radiography or equivalent professional radiography qualification.
• State registration with the Health Professions Council.
• Evidence of CPD
• Demonstrates a good standard of basic IT skills

Desirable

• Personal statement has been written by applicant and not AI
• Ability to use radiology, computed radiography and PACS IT systems
• Organisation of daily departmental workload, planning appointment schedules for patients
• Ability to work autonomously, to organise own workload and to make informed clinical decisions in the absence of a radiologist.

Skills and knowledge

• Ability to supervise and train staff/students in clinical applications
• Must be a skilled communicator with the ability to convey complex technical / clinical information in an understandable, manner to patients.
• Must be able to handle/lift equipment and patients.
• Will be required to communicate with consultants and other clinical staff on sensitive clinical matters

Experience

• Knowledge of Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 and Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000.
• Experienced radiographer, relevant experience.

Closing date

01 November 2026

Reference number

150-SK3053-PC

Contact

Radiology Team Leaders Amy Goodger and Nicola Bradley, [e-mail], 01243696011

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.