Diagnostic Radiographer

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated Diagnostic Radiographer to join our friendly multidisciplinary Radiology team, providing high-quality patient care across the New Forest and surrounding areas. Applications are welcomed from both final-year student radiographers and HCPC-registered radiographers looking to develop their skills and career.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of plain radiographic techniques, NHS experience as a student or qualified radiographer, and a proactive, compassionate approach to patient care. Based primarily at Lymington New Forest Hospital, the role will also include working at community sites in Romsey and Hythe following induction.

Participation in out-of-hours and extended-day services is required. Our fully digital department offers a wide range of imaging services including X-ray, fluoroscopy, theatre imaging, DXA, ultrasound, CT, and MRI, supported by modern Siemens and Canon equipment. We are committed to extended practice opportunities and career development within a supportive and welcoming team environment.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Diagnostic Radiographer to join our Radiology team, primarily based at Lymington New Forest Hospital, with opportunities to work at our community sites in Hythe and Romsey following induction.

The role involves performing a wide range of radiographic examinations, including general X-ray, dental, fluoroscopy, theatre and mobile imaging, ensuring high-quality patient care and imaging standards. The post holder will work in accordance with IRR17 and IR(ME)R regulations, participate in extended-day services and the on-call out-of-hours rota, and contribute to maintaining a safe, effective, and patient-focused service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing and evaluating radiographic examinations to a high professional standard.
• Prioritising workload and maintaining accurate patient records using radiology IT systems.
• Supporting quality assurance, audit, and clinical governance activities.
• Ensuring radiation safety and adherence to departmental protocols.
• Supervising and supporting students, assistant practitioners, and radiographic assistants.
• Contributing to staff training, induction, and ongoing service development.
• Maintaining HCPC registration and continued professional development.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive team, using modern imaging equipment, while developing professionally and contributing to high-quality patient care across our community radiology service.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Details

• Date posted: 19 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Based on Full Time hours
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 348-SSW-12925
• Job locations: Lymington New Forest Hospital, Wellworthy Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8QD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).