Allied Health Professionals - Diagnostic Radiographer

  • Department X-Ray Department
  • Salary £31,049.00 – £37,796 per annum
  • Closing Date 07/10/2025
  • Location The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 5
  • Job ref 223-DRS-720
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent
  • Hours 37.5 hours per week

Job overview

We are looking for highly motivated Radiographers to join our very busy Radiology team here at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The successful applicant will work primarily at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital with possibilities to rotate through the newly created Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), Hollinswood House. 

The successful applicants must have a BSc (Hon) Diagnostic Radiography or DCR and a current HCPC registration. 

The successful applicant will be an integral part of the general team which includes theatre imaging and fluoroscopy. Training and preceptorship will be supported. This role also includes participation in a busy general rotation including participation in the on-call and 7 day working rosters .  

All Radiographers with more than 1 year post graduate experience contribute to the training and mentorship of undergraduate students and preceptees the department has an excellent on-site teaching environment.  

The department is fully committed to Advanced Practice and the development of our teams supported by our Consultant Radiographer and working closely with our Consultant Radiologists.   

Main duties of the job

  • To undertake X-ray examinations as an operator in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017, under indirect supervision of more senior member of staff
  • To justify medical exposures using the Department’s IR(ME)R Examination Protocols to ensure a safe effective x-ray service to all patients
  • To produce a good quality diagnostic image whilst keeping the radiation dose as low as is reasonably practicable
  • To assess and treat a workload of patients whilst maintaining a high standard of care to all patients and staff
  • To comply with Trust, Departmental, health and safety and Data protection policies
  • To maintain at all times patients’ privacy and confidentiality  

Working for your organisation

All of our General Xray and Fluoroscopy rooms at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital have been fully refurbished in the last 5 years.

We are looking for a Radiographer who strives to follow our Trust Values and puts patient care at the heart of everything they do:

‘The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is an organisation that strives to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in’

‘We believe that by adhering to our Vision and working with our Values in mind we can behave in a way which will ensure the right results for the people that matter most – our patients and their families.

Our Vision is to provide excellent care for the communities we serve.’ 

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute medical care for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid-Wales and has been awarded over £300 million to invest in our hospitals. Shropshire is the largest inland county in the UK with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, World Heritage sites and access to Mid Wales and the Welsh coast. There are good schools, amazingly affordable housing and a wide range of leisure pursuits.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job pack for more information on the  job description and main responsibilities        

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The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation. 

If successful, by completing the NHS Jobs application form you authorise the Trust to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national ESR.

If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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