# Radiographer - X-Ray > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/radiographer-x-ray/ae87b9a1-c8b0-40ae-9f07-f9d8c8f8064b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/radiographer-x-ray/ae87b9a1-c8b0-40ae-9f07-f9d8c8f8064b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Poole - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £31,049 - £37,796 pa - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-03-08T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-02-19T10:05:10.868Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Bournemouth/University_Hospitals_Dorset_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Radiology/Radiology-v7797365 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7797365?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhd.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you a radiographer looking to locate to the South Coast? Does working in a pro-active & friendly department with state of the art radiology equipment sound appealing to you?  University Hospitals Dorset  X-ray department is looking for Band 5 radiographers to join the X-ray teams. All new starters are supported with induction and preceptorship providing radiographers  the opportunity to undertake a structured program of self-development in all aspects of the x-ray including audit, equipment and techniques.  This is actively supported by in-house run CPD sessions and the opportunity to attend external training/learning events. ### Main duties of the job Successful candidates, as UHD Radiographers, will be based at Bournemouth Hospital with rotation if required to Christchurch and Poole Hospitals. There is an expectation for successful candidates to be competent and participate in all general X-ray imaging, fluoroscopy, theatre imaging & dental radiography. Furthermore successful candidates will be expected to participate in the 24/7 out of hours X-ray services. All Band 5 Radiographers are encouraged to extend and develop their clinical skills and knowledge. We are committed to role extension, with the department training Radiographers in Plain image Reporting, Fluoroscopy procedures and Ultrasound. Our Reporting Radiographers all actively report ED, GP, out and in-patient radiographs with a mix of speciality in Appendicular, Axial and Chest reporting.  Fluoroscopic Radiographers cover busy interventional lists inclusive of barium swallow lists, arthrograms, proctograms, and HSG’s. This role requires HCPC Registration. Base Location:  Royal  Bournemouth  Hospital Interview Date: 16th March 2026 ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities At UHD we are fortunate to have installed modern, well-equipped X-ray departments boasting mainly Philips & Samsung X-ray equipment. In addition across UHD radiology we have 7 MRI scanners, 6 CT scanners, 4 cardiac angiography labs and a 2 room Interventional Radiology Suites.  Other specialities include DEXA scanning and digital fluoroscopy.  The directorate will perform over 220,000 examinations this year with a team of over 150 Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners across the UHD sites. Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD.  They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term.  Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview ## Job Details Are you a radiographer looking to locate to the South Coast? Does working in a pro-active & friendly department with state of the art radiology equipment sound appealing to you?  University Hospitals Dorset  X-ray department is looking for Band 5 radiographers to join the X-ray teams. All new starters are supported with induction and preceptorship providing radiographers  the opportunity to undertake a structured program of self-development in all aspects of the x-ray including audit, equipment and techniques.  This is actively supported by in-house run CPD sessions and the opportunity to attend external training/learning events. ## Job Description Successful candidates, as UHD Radiographers, will be based at Bournemouth Hospital with rotation if required to Christchurch and Poole Hospitals. There is an expectation for successful candidates to be competent and participate in all general X-ray imaging, fluoroscopy, theatre imaging & dental radiography. Furthermore successful candidates will be expected to participate in the 24/7 out of hours X-ray services. All Band 5 Radiographers are encouraged to extend and develop their clinical skills and knowledge. We are committed to role extension, with the department training Radiographers in Plain image Reporting, Fluoroscopy procedures and Ultrasound. Our Reporting Radiographers all actively report ED, GP, out and in-patient radiographs with a mix of speciality in Appendicular, Axial and Chest reporting.  Fluoroscopic Radiographers cover busy interventional lists inclusive of barium swallow lists, arthrograms, proctograms, and HSG’s. This role requires HCPC Registration. Base Location:  Royal  Bournemouth  Hospital Interview Date: 16th March 2026 ## Responsibilities At UHD we are fortunate to have installed modern, well-equipped X-ray departments boasting mainly Philips & Samsung X-ray equipment. In addition across UHD radiology we have 7 MRI scanners, 6 CT scanners, 4 cardiac angiography labs and a 2 room Interventional Radiology Suites.  Other specialities include DEXA scanning and digital fluoroscopy.  The directorate will perform over 220,000 examinations this year with a team of over 150 Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners across the UHD sites. Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD.  They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term.  Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Radiation safety Understanding of IRMER & IRR - Infection control **Desirable** - Evidence of updates in general radiography technique and equipment ### Experience **Essential** - Evidence of CPD - General radiography techniques **Desirable** - Commitment to personal development and updating of skills ### Qualifications **Essential** - BSc In Radiography or equivalent (pending results) **Desirable** - Post graduate experience ### Technical Skills **Essential** - Competent to undertake all general exams - Excellent radiography ability in mobiles and theatre imaging - Good computer skills ## Documents - [band 5 radiographer (pdf, 272.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10066096) - [band 5 radiographer ps (pdf, 72.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10065943) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.