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Job requirements
Essential
15 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Post-Basic Registration with extensive relevant experience within the NHS
- Experience
Extensive experience on Trust imaging equipment
- Experience
Wide ranging experience of plain film, fluoroscopy and mobile radiography and/or MRI.
- Qualifications
Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) Radiography
- Qualifications
Current HCPC Registration
- Skills & Knowledge
Must communicate complex information such as when discussing allergies and past Medical history, prior to undertaking examinations.
- Skills & Knowledge
Expected to discuss sensitive information i.e. pregnancy related issues, with patients
- Skills & Knowledge
Expected to undertake examinations on patients with special needs or learning difficulties.
- Skills & Knowledge
Must possess good verbal English
- Skills & Knowledge
Able to communicate by face-to-face contact, telephone and e-mail
- Skills & Knowledge
Expected to produce high quality diagnostic images in line with ALARA and IR(ME)R regulations
- Skills & Knowledge
To act as practitioner and operator to challenge unjustified requests
- Skills & Knowledge
To be able to respond to challenging and difficult situations
- Skills & Knowledge
Understanding of MRI safety
- Skills & Knowledge
Current BLS, manual handling and fire safety training
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of specialist orthopaedic procedures
Job overview
Applicants must have current UK professional registration, please note that we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position, all applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role.
Documentation will be required before an appointment is confirmed.
This role is offered on a bank (0-hour) contract. There are no guaranteed hours, and shifts will be offered depending on business needs. You can accept or decline shifts based on your availability, making this a flexible option but it may not be suitable if you are seeking consistent or full-time hours.
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. Our 200-year heritage of innovation and excellence still drives us today as we continue to push boundaries to deliver the best care possible. We are rated among the best in the NHS for both clinical outcomes and patient experience and were rated as ‘good’ by the CQC in our latest inspection. We are in an exciting period of strategic change which includes new service development and growth.
Our Imaging Department plays an essential role in the Trust, offering a range of diagnostic tests with modern equipment. We have 4 digital x-ray rooms, a newly installed CT scanner, 2 mobile x-ray, 8 image intensifiers and a 3T and 1.5T MRI Scanner. This ensures we are able to provide the best imaging facilities for our patients.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant may be asked to work extended weekdays and weekends, roles are available within X-Ray and MRI, experience in at least one modality is essential.
You should have strong communication and interpersonal skills. You will play an important role in patient care, so you should be positive, adaptable and work to high standards to ensure our Trust maintains its good reputation.
To take an active part in the provision of the Imaging Department service whilst always maintaining the highest standards of diagnostic imaging and patient care. Organise service provision under supervision of the team leader. To directly supervise Radiographic Assistants, apprentices and students and to maximise throughput and monitor image quality.
- Candidates must be proficient on the Trusts imaging equipment, role dependant (listed below);
Candidates should list the equipment they are trained on in the application.
| Modality | Equipment Description | Model | Manufacturer |
| X-Ray | DR Room | Digital Diagnost 4 | Philips |
| X-Ray | DR Room | C90 Flex | Philips |
| X-Ray | DR Room | Ysio X.Pree | Siemens |
| X-Ray | Mobile X-Ray | 700M | Philips |
| Theatres | Image Intensifier | Cios Flow | Siemens |
| Theatres | Image Intensifier | Cios Fusion | Siemens |
| Theatres | Image Intensifier | Cios Spin | Siemens |
| MRI | 3T | Vida Fit | Siemens |
| MRI | 1.5T | Sola | Siemens |
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full job description available as a supporting document.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
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This advert is for Bank Senior Radiographer with The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata if part time. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 20 Oct 2026.
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