Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Plain Film X-Ray Imaging department at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust . We are seeking a Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographer to work within the radiography team. The department includes the provision of plain film x-ray, dental (including cone beam CT) and theatre services as well as specialist modalities, including US, CT, MRI and fluoroscopy/interventional radiology.
The successful candidate will be a role model for demonstrating our Trust's values through their leadership attributes and be committed to providing high quality, patient focused patient care.
Although the successful candidate will be employed by South Tees NHS Foundation Trust, there will be an expectation of collaborative working across the Tees Valley in the future should the need be required. However, this role is primarily for South Tees NHS Foundation Trust Plain Film services. The successful candidate will join the James Cook Plain Film roster.
Our mission is to deliver seamless, high quality, safe healthcare for all.
Main duties of the job
The Radiology service is dedicated in facilitating continuous professional development and role extension/advanced practice. There are more than 30 Advanced Practitioners within the service, with specialist experience in fluoroscopy/interventional radiology, ultrasound, CT, MRI and plain film radiographer reporting. South Tees Hospitals is the largest hospital trust in the Tees Valley with two acute hospitals and services in a number of community hospitals. South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is already nationally recognised as one of the leading healthcare providers in England for the quality of our services. The Trust is a designated regional Major trauma centre with a 24-hour acute admissions unit and specialised services in cancer, neurosciences, vascular surgery, spinal injuries, cardiology and renal medicine.
Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Computer literacy
- Manual Handling skills – of patients and complex radiographic equipment.
- Physically fit to able to fully participate in night and weekend working.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or MSc Radiography or DCR(R)
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Post graduate experience/qualification(s)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good general experience in radiography
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
- Comply with National radiation Guidelines (IRMER) regulations
- Understanding of the role and responsibilities of the post
Desirable
- Experience of research and clinical audit
- Knowledge of service improvement
- Experience of developing working relationships
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This advert is for Specialist Radiographer with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in The James Cook University Hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (pro rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Sep 2026.
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