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Job requirements
Essential
36 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Training
Attainment of postgraduate competence as outlined in LTHT Radiography Competency Framework or equivalent competency based link grade agreement
- Training
Commitment to undergo all training requirements of the post.
- Training
Expand upon core knowledge using Evidence Based Practice (EBP)
- Training
CPD to satisfy HCPC requirements
- Training
Mandatory training in CPR, fire safety and moving and handling.
- Behaviours
Effective interpersonal skills & communication skills, with both staff and patients. This is of great importance when expanding the patients' history with the use of focused questioning through discussion.
- Behaviours
Professional attitude and appearance
- Behaviours
Punctuality
- Behaviours
High standards in hygiene, manner, attendance and competence at all times.
- Behaviours
Maintenance of a safe working environment, following trust and national policies and procedures, and involvement in audit and quality assurance programmes
- Behaviours
Motivated team worker with ability to delegate tasks to junior staff and radiography helpers/assistants, thus demonstrating leadership qualities and responsibilities.
- Behaviours
Demonstrates and expands upon leadership qualities
- Behaviours
Responsible and accountable for patient safety
- Behaviours
Frequent prolonged intense concentration with frequent interruptions.
- Qualifications
BSc (or equivalent) in Diagnostic Radiography
- Qualifications
Diploma of the College in Radiographers (Diagnostic)
- Qualifications
State Registration (HPC)
- Practical Skills
High level of manual dexterity required for operating expensive and sophisticated x-ray, Nuclear medicine and MRI equipment for image interpretation and manipulation, as well as equipment movement
- Practical Skills
Advanced computer skills essential
- Practical Skills
Ability to work under pressure whilst producing high quality diagnostic images and providing a high quality of patient care
- Practical Skills
Communication skills enabling the radiographer to work with varying patients with different needs
- Practical Skills
Element of delegation to junior staff, enabling the effective running of the radiology department
- Other Requirements
Ability to wear radiation monitoring device.
- Other Requirements
Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post, including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
- Special Knowledge including experience
Substantial post graduate experience, working as a radiographer (or willing to work towards a training programme under annex 21)
- Special Knowledge including experience
Departmental/Trust policies and procedures i.e. X-ray protocols, Infection Control, Moving and Handling
- Special Knowledge including experience
National Policies i.e. IR(ME)R (2000),
- Special Knowledge including experience
IRR (1999)
- Special Knowledge including experience
Health and Safety at Work Act (1974),
- Special Knowledge including experience
RIDDOR
- Special Knowledge including experience
COSHH
- Special Knowledge including experience
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of a wide range of general and specialised radiography e.g. through academic study at post graduate study or equivalent. (or willing to work towards a training programme under annex 21)
- Special Knowledge including experience
Knowledge of radiographic equipment and its use in different clinical environments, including specialist areas.
- Special Knowledge including experience
Knowledge of current trends in radiographic practice and health care
- Special Knowledge including experience
Knowledge of patient diversity and how to modify radiographic technique
- Special Knowledge including experience
Knowledge of pathologies which may affect patient management, and radiographic technique
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Training
Evidence of ongoing
- Training
Attendance at professional lectures, study days and workshops
- Behaviours
Commitment for career progression
- Behaviours
Some managerial skills
- Qualifications
Attendance at further courses such as IV cannulation, Student Assessment, Red Dot etc
- Qualifications
Commitment to undergo academic study i.e. post graduate study or equivalent
- Practical Skills
Experience within the role, with evidence obtained and displayed in CPD portfolio
- Special Knowledge including experience
Specialist experience
Job summary
This Band 6 Paediatric Radiographer role at LTHT Radiology offers an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, highly skilled multidisciplinary team within Leeds Childrens Hospital. Our paediatric radiographers and radiologists are passionate about delivering high quality, patient centred imaging for some of the regions most complex and vulnerable children.
Working primarily within paediatric Xray and fluoroscopy, you will contribute to safe, compassionate imaging across emergency, inpatient, outpatient and GP services. Our fluoroscopy service includes both routine diagnostic procedures and specialist interventional lists, providing excellent exposure to advanced paediatric practice.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a radiographer who is friendly, motivated, and committed to helping push the service forward. You will bring enthusiasm, compassion, lateral thinking and contribute to progressing the paediatric x-ray service, supporting continuous improvement and ensuring we deliver gold standard care to every child and family who comes through our doors.
While the post has a core paediatric focus, successful applicants will rotate through our adult general Xray departments at LGI. Candidates with tailored paediatric experience will be fully supported, and reasonable adjustments will be made where appropriate.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated radiographer who thrives in a dynamic clinical environment, enjoys collaborative working, and wants to make a meaningful difference within a leading childrens hospital.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
- Date posted: 14 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 001554
- Job locations: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Caitlin Burke & Stephanie French
Radiographer Team Managers
caitlin.burke@nhs.net - stephanie.french1@nhs.net
Shortlisting Date:28th September
Interview Date: Tuesday 6th October
Why you should join our Team
Joining our paediatric radiography team at Leeds General Infirmary means becoming part of a friendly, welcoming and diverse group of clinicians who are passionate about delivering exceptional care. We pride ourselves on being supportive, knowledgeable and collaborative. Were looking for someone who shares our commitment to working together to provide an excellent imaging service for our patients.
As part of Leeds Radiology CSU, working alongside the Leeds Children's hospital, you'll have the opportunity to work within one of the UKs leading teaching hospitals, gaining experience across a wide range of specialist areas including trauma and orthopaedics, scoliosis, cardiac, oncology, neurology, neonates and paediatric ICU. You'll work alongside some of the UKs leading paediatric clinicians, developing your skills and contributing to high quality imaging for some of the regions most complex and vulnerable children.
Our team is not only clinically strong, were also a welcoming, social and supportive group who value teamwork and shared learning. Alongside your core paediatric role, you'll have the opportunity to rotate through our adult general Xray services, offering flexibility, variety and the chance to broaden your experience within a large, dynamic radiology department.
If you're motivated, compassionate and excited about helping to push our service forward, you'll find a team here that will support you, challenge you and celebrate your growth.
What you will bring to the role
- Paediatric experience
- Experience in working in a fast paced radiology department and MDT working
- Open mind and enthusiasm for quality and service improvement
- Ability to work within a large dynamic team and be able to receive and deliver feedback to improve our practice
-Fresh ideas and insights to further improve our services
- Involvement in audits and CPD opportunities
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are.
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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This advert is for Radiographer (Paediatrics) with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Leeds, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Sep 2026.
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