Location
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata if part time
Profession
Radiographer
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
20 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Bank
Posted Date
06 Oct 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

15 listed

Requirements 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 listed

Additional 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.

ModalityEquipment DescriptionModelManufacturer
X-RayDR RoomDigital Diagnost 4Philips
X-RayDR RoomC90 FlexPhilips
X-RayDR RoomYsio X.PreeSiemens
X-RayMobile X-Ray700MPhilips
TheatresImage IntensifierCios FlowSiemens
TheatresImage IntensifierCios FusionSiemens
TheatresImage IntensifierCios SpinSiemens
MRI3TVida FitSiemens
MRI1.5TSolaSiemens

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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