Diagnostic Radiographer

Go back University Hospital of North Midlands NHS TrustDiagnostic RadiographerThe closing date is 29 October 2025As we prepare to officially launch our brand-new Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC) in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, UHNM's Imaging Department is excited to welcome enthusiastic and motivated Diagnostic Radiographersto join our expanding Community X-ray team. Roles are available on a full-time, part-time, or flexible basis.In this vital support role, you'll work alongside Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners at the new CDC and across our four existing community sites. The team operates seven X-ray rooms across five locations in North Staffordshire, including:Haywood HospitalLeek Moorlands HospitalCobridge Health CentreYou'll be part of a rotational team, delivering high-quality care across all sites.We're looking for individuals who are passionate about patient-centred care, excellent communicators, and adaptable team players ready to make a difference in a dynamic, multi-site environment.Main duties of the jobYou will act as clinical lead when you are on duty. You will organise and prioritise competing clinical demands. You will be responsible for ensuring a safe, clean, professional environment that we can all be proud of. You will need to be knowledgeable, confident, handle pressure well whilst still being approachable, supportive and caring to all.You may be a band 6 Radiographer looking for a change or an experienced Band 5 Radiographer looking to progress and join an exciting imaging departmentWe would welcome you to come and visit our department if you are interested to take a look for yourself and meet our small friendly fantastic team This can be arranged with the management team via email or telephone.Please note you will need a BSc Hons Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent, HCPC registration, a minimum of 12 Months NHS experience; and have had recent work experiance within a general x-ray team using digital radiography technology.Successful candidates will be expected to contribute towards the community teams 7 day rotation which includes shifts from 7am to 10pm and also BH's.About usUniversity Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.Job responsibilitiesFor more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.Person SpecificationKnowledge, Skills and ExperienceMinimum of 12 Months working knowledge of Plain Film RadiographyExperience of using a RIS and PACS SystemOrganisation, Prioitisation and Planning SkillsAwareness and knowledge of current H&S RegulationsExperience and understanding of Quality AssuranceGood Knowledge of current IRR17 & IR(ME)R RegulationsKnowledge of Wellbeing CRIS and Sectra PACS systemsKnowledge of Microsoft Office 365 ApplicationsKnowledge of EquipmentExperience of working in an NHS Imaging DepartmentQualificationsEducated to 'A' Level or EquivalentEducated to DCR/BSC in Diagnostic RadiographyRegistered with the HCPCEvidence of CPDEducated to PgCert/PgDip/MSc in a Modality/SpecialityCompletion of a RPS CoursePersonal QualitiesGood Interpersonal skillsReliable, Flexible, Trustworthy, Assertive, InnovativeHigh standard of Diagnostic ImagingWillingness to train othersFull driving license and access to a vehicle (Essential due to community-based role)Ability to participate in 24/7 rosters and flexible approachExperience of Appraising Junior / Support StaffDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust£38,682 to £46,580 a yearpro rata #J-18808-Ljbffr