Specialist Senior Diagnostic Radiographer - Deputy Outpatients and QA

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Specialist Senior Radiographer for the Outpatient X-Ray Imaging team. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration and postgraduate experience in plain film radiography, with responsibilities including leadership and quality assurance. This full-time position is based in Plymouth and includes opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Current HCPC registration.
• Post-graduate general radiography experience with strong clinical knowledge.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and manage the clinical area.
• Support and supervise undergraduate radiographers and apprentices.
• Contribute to the X-Ray Quality Assurance Programme.

Skills

Clinical education

Manual handling

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Specialist Senior Diagnostic Radiographer – Deputy Outpatients and QA. Band 6 Specialist Senior Radiographer, Outpatient X-Ray Imaging and X-Ray Quality Assurance at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join the Outpatient X-Ray (Plain Film) Imaging team as a Band 6 Specialist Senior Radiographer. We are seeking a HCPC registered Radiographer with post-graduate experience in a plain film/general radiography role, solid clinical knowledge, and leadership and quality assurance experience to join our dynamic mobile imaging team at UHPT. Applications are welcome from radiographers with demonstrable experience in plain film/general radiography or similar roles.

The Outpatient X-Ray Imaging service at UHPT covers a wide remit, including chest, cardiac, ENT, trauma, orthopaedic (adult and paediatric), neurosurgical, urology, and upper GI. Successful candidates will also be responsible for delivering the X-Ray Quality Assurance Programme and may gain experience in trauma imaging, fluoroscopy, general inpatient imaging, paediatrics, theatre and mobile imaging.

Main duties of the job

• Provide clinical excellence and leadership; liaise with service users and aid service development; manage day-to-day organisation of the clinical area.
• Provide support across the whole X-ray (Plain Film) Imaging team and deputise in the absence of the Outpatient and QA Lead Radiographer.
• Train and supervise undergraduate radiographers, trainee apprentices, and contribute to teaching and learner development.
• Commit to 7-day working as per Agenda for Change; work flexibly across the week.

About us

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is committed to innovation, clinical excellence, and patient care. We offer opportunities for career development in a progressive environment. Electronic communications are used for applications; contact the recruitment team for support if needed. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and acknowledge that vacancies may close early. If not shortlisted within four weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

Job description and responsibilities

• Support and deputise for the Outpatient and QA Lead Radiographer; provide operational leadership and senior support to the Imaging team and the Outpatient and QA Imaging Service Line.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, the Directorate Office, and Trust; report to the Modality Lead Radiographer.
• Contribute to governance, quality, and patient care while promoting the imaging role to stakeholders.

Other notes: the department includes Assistant Practitioners, Apprentice Radiographers, Reporting Radiographers, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, and Consultant Radiographers as part of a four-tier radiography structure. Internal Trust staff and NHS At Risk priority candidates may receive preference.

Qualifications

Essential

• Current HCPC registration
• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent

Desirable

• Student assessor qualification/training
• RPS qualification
• Leadership qualification/course

Knowledge & experience

Essential

• Post-graduate general radiography experience with strong clinical knowledge
• Aptitude for or interest in clinical education; mentoring or practice assessment experience
• Understanding of quality assurance and audits; CPD and reflective practice
• Understanding of patient needs (physiological, psychological, social)
• Manual handling skills; safe operation in department, wards, and theatre
• Computer literacy; ability to use Word, databases, Excel for data reporting
• Understanding of IRR/IRMER and radiation protection legislation

Desirable

• Service improvement project experience
• Experience conducting staff appraisals; senior role experience
• Communication skills within Modality, Imaging Service, and Trust; planning complex activities
• Knowledge of NHS policies

Aptitude & abilities

Essential

• Ability to position patients for good radiographic technique
• Effective verbal and written communication; strong organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, show initiative, and be responsive to service needs
• Ability to work in a busy department; adaptability to change
• Ability to collaborate within a large multidisciplinary team
• Proven leadership qualities and ability to mentor and inspire others

Desirable

• Ability to interpret Trust policies on Violence and Aggression; maintain a safe environment
• Research and audit skills; problem analysis and reporting
• Presentation skills

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service check: post subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; a DBS disclosure is required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Skilled worker sponsorship considered; more details on the UK Visas and Immigration site.

UK Registration: current UK professional registration required.

Employer details

Employer: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address: Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DH

Website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-DH-C7396578

Job locations

Derriford Hospital – University Hospitals NHS Trust