Senior Diagnostic Radiographer

Main area X-Ray Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working

30 hours per week (Shifts between hours of 7am and 10pm - 7 day service.) Job ref 205-8257733

Site Community Diagnostic Centre Town Stoke-on-Trent Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 20/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

Following the opening of our state-of-the-arte community Diagnostics Centre (CDC) in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, UHNM's Imaging Department is delighted to invite applications from enthusiastic and motivated Diagnostic Radiographers to join our Community X-ray team. Roles are available on a part-time, and 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 Hospital
• Leek Moorlands Hospital
• Cobridge Health Centre

You’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 job

You 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 department

We 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.

Working for our organisation

University 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person specification

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 12 Months working knowledge of Plain Film Radiography
• Experience of using a RIS and PACS System
• Organisation, Prioitisation and Planning Skills
• Awareness and knowledge of current H&S Regulations
• Experience and understanding of Quality Assurance
• Good Knowledge of current IRR17 & IR(ME)R Regulations
• Knowledge of Wellbeing CRIS and Sectra PACS systems
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Applications
• Knowledge of Equipment
• Experience of working in an NHS Imaging Department

Qualifications

• Educated to 'A' Level or Equivalent
• Educated to DCR/BSC in Diagnostic Radiography
• Registered with the HCPC
• Evidence of CPD
• Educated to PgCert/PgDip/MSc in a Modality/Speciality
• Completion of a RPS Course

Personal Qualities

• Good Interpersonal skills
• Reliable, Flexible, Trustworthy, Assertive, Innovative
• High standard of Diagnostic Imaging
• Willingness to train others
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle (Essential due to community-based role)
• Ability to participate in 24/7 rosters and flexible approach
• Experience of Appraising Junior / Support Staff

Important information about your application

• All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
• References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
• We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
• Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
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If you would like support completing an application form, please contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533 where one of our trained assistants will be able to help

If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC). Please note, this is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications.

If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of your start date to ensure sufficient time for the operational and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.

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  As a result, we are unable to progress applications requiring sponsorship under these routes.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Gavin Eardley Job title Service Lead Radiographer - Community X-ray Email address Gavin.eardley@uhnm.nhs.uk Telephone number 01782 675204 Additional information

Sophie Palfreyman
Service Lead Radiographer - Community X-ray
Sophie.Palfreyman@uhnm.nhs.uk
01782 673524

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