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Location
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Profession
Radiographer
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
13 May 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
04 May 2026

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for full time Band 5 Radiographers and  Students who are due to qualify shortly to work within the Radiology Department of the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Department offers a broad range of modalities and full training will be provided to the successful candidates.

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides patient centred care across the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. There are two main hospital sites at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital, as well as several Community Outreach Centres. The Freeman Hospital houses the Institute of Transplantation, Renal Services and the Northern Centre for Cancer Care. The Royal Victoria Infirmary incorporates the Great North Trauma and Emergency Centre and the Great North Children’s Hospital.

  • Interview Date Wednesday 27 May 2026
  • 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
  • You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy.  Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

The Radiology Department delivers high quality imaging across a range of modalities using a patient centred approach. The successful candidates would be expected to work as part of a team based at one of the Trust main sites, providing imaging across a range of modalities including intraoperative screening. They would also be expected to participate in the out of hours service within their base hospital, which requires a commitment to working autonomously within a busy environment. There would be a requirement to operate a wide range of modalities once appropriate training has been completed.

Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential and knowledge of the current radiation legislation is required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • To be part of a team delivering a high quality efficient and effective radiographic service.
  • To make an informed decision on the diagnostic images required.
  • Demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to patients, their relatives and other carers.
  • Following an induction /probationary period there is a commitment to shift work 24 hours per day 7 days per week.