Radiographer specialising in General Imaging & DXA Imaging Band 6

Job details

• Branch: North Down & Ards Area (SEHSCT)
• Location: ACH, Main Block
• Salary: Band 6 (£38,682 - £46,580)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Opening Date: 24/08/26
• Closes: Tue, 08 September 2026 @ 5:30 PM
• Interview Dates: To be confirmed.

Notes

Important Information If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. “A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026”. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week.” Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE Radiographer specialising in General Imaging & DXA Imaging

BAND 6

DIRECTORATE Surgery, Elective, Maternity & Paediatrics

INITIAL LOCATION ACH, Main Block

REPORTS TO Band 7 DXA Lead

ACCOUNTABLE TO Radiology Services Manager

JOB SUMMARY

To participate in the provision of both General X-ray and DXA services in SEHSCT ensuring the highest possible standard of radiographic technique and personalised patient care are delivered for both these services at all times.

There will be a requirement to work on other SEHSCT sites.

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Delivery

Undertake a wide range of imaging procedures to a high standard.

On successful completion of Certificate of Competence in Bone Densitometry, perform DXA scan lists and undertake technical reporting sessions.

Make decisions based on professional knowledge and experience.

Required to maintain a high personal standard of clinical excellence.

Assess patient understanding of the proposed imaging examination and where appropriate gain informed consent or work within the required legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to an imaging examination.

Maintain good communication with patients/clients and relatives/carers ensuring that their individual needs are met and address any issues which have been identified.

Be familiar with and adhere to the Ionising Radiation Regulations (NI) 2017 and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (NI) 2018.

Ensure the safe use and maintenance of highly specialist imaging equipment and adhere to all departmental safety procedures.

Support the Lead in achieving a smooth and efficient patient workflow for DXA and provide cover when the Lead is not available.

Participate in audit, reflective practice and risk management to ensure optimum standards of care.

Quality

Provide leadership and supervision to radiographers and more junior grades in difficult situations such as very busy periods and with patients requiring multiple examinations.

Delegate appropriate tasks and supervise less experienced radiographers to achieve the desired quality of patient care.

Ensure that the Trust behaviours are upheld at all times and that poor behaviour is challenged or escalated where a one-to-one conversation is not possible or appropriate.

Ensure that checks are done in the area of work to ensure that all images have been sent to PACS and that all referrals have been addressed.

Actively contribute to the content and development of policies/procedures.

Have an understanding and knowledge of the patient’s condition and how it affects their life.

Be aware of your responsibility for keeping patient’s confidences at work and outside work and act with discretion to prevent patient information being shared inappropriately.

In the event of an imaging examination being interrupted outside an emergency the patient should be offered an explanation.

Knowledge of The Quality Mark Scheme in order to assist in the departmental preparation for inspection.

Professional Responsibilities

Maintain HCPC registration and provide evidence of details.

Ensure staff are aware of and act in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and Codes of Conduct.

Responsible for undertaking annual staff appraisal conversations and ensure that staff have a Personal Development Plan.

Identify and address poor performance and practice including image quality and discuss with the Lead.

Ensure personal and professional development in accordance with the Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC).

Initiate and/or participate in staff induction and training as required.

Attend post-registration training and education courses as directed by the RSM.

Demonstrate commitment through regular attendance, efficient completion of duties and participation in departmental team work activities.

Contribute to a safe environment within the Risk Management and Clinical Governance Strategy.

Ensure effective and economic use of resources and the safe working order of all equipment.

Report all near miss and incidents and record using the DatixWeb.

Key Working Relationships

1. Ability to work as part of a team.

2. Lead and support activities which assist in the development of an effective team.

3. Promote good staff relationships and morale amongst staff.

4. Observe for signs of ill health in colleagues and take appropriate action with staff or management.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be required to

Ensure the Organisation’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility.

Co-operate fully with the implementation of The Organisation's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff.

Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example

Smoke Free policy

IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct

standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour

Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work.

Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control.

Take responsibility to minimise the Trust’s environmental impact wherever possible. This will include recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use. Helping to reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying and reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel.

All employees of the Organisation are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the South Eastern H&SC Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant with the South Eastern H&SC Trust policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt.

Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post.

Represent The Organisation’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner.

This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within The Organisation's area, as needs of the service demand.

eHealth

The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust has invested in eHealth to deliver better, faster, safer care to our community and is committed to supporting staff to utilise associated information systems that directly and indirectly inform care. Trust staff are therefore required to commit sufficient time to ensure that they acquire and/or retain the core technology skills required to support their role.

Personal and Public Involvement (PPI)

Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal and Public Involvement (PPI).

Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information. PPI_leaflet.pdf (hscni.net)

August 2026

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE Surgery & Elective, Maternity & Paediatrics

SALARY Band 6

HOURS 22.5

Ref No: 55871024

Notes to applicants

You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.

Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note The Organisation reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.

Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

Factor

Criteria

Method of Assessment

Experience

Minimum of 2 years at Band 5 level

Shortlisting by Application Form

Qualifications/ Registration

Diploma of College of Radiographers/BSc Radiography or equivalent qualification in radiographic practice recognised by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Registered with HCPC

Must be willing to undertake a Certificate in Bone Densitometry

Other

Participate in flexible working arrangements to include working on evenings/weekends and Bank Holidays/shift rotas/on-call duty/out of hours working and cross-site subject to the needs of the Department.

SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage:

Skills / Abilities

Ability to prioritise clinically and possess good organisational skills.

Ability to work well with others as part of a team

Ability to supervise, take responsibility for and motivate more junior staff to reach their full potential

Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues and other clinicians both verbally and in writing

Ability to use own initiative.

Computer literate

Understanding of what patient’s expectations are from the imaging service

Interview / Test

Knowledge

Good working knowledge of PACS

Up to date knowledge of current professional issues.

Excellent knowledge of IRMER & IRR legislation.

Excellent clinical knowledge including radiographic technique and anatomy

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

SECTION 3: these will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job-related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted

Certificate of Competence in Bone Densitometry

Understand the role and function of an image optimisation team

As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for The Organisation to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed.

THE ORGANISATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Successful applicants

may be required to attend for a Health Assessment

can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale, although a higher starting salary, within the range of the pay band may be available if the person appointed has experience relevant & equivalent to the post. If the successful candidate is an existing HSC employee moving to a higher band, AfC Pay on Promotion will apply.

are able to request Flexible Working from the 1st day of their employment. A number of flexible working provisions are offered by all HSC Organisations including Full-time working, Fixed working patterns, Part-time working, Flexi-time, Compressed/elongated hours, Average hours working patterns, Term-time working, Job-share or Homeworking for some or all of the working pattern, depending on the role being undertaken. Successful applicants are encouraged to discuss with their manager what Flexible Working provisions may be available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing employment, to help them achieve a positive Work/Life Balance.

All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times