Diagnostic Radiographer

Role description

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

NHS Band 5 Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum

Hours Per Week: 2 X full time 37.5 hrs (part time considered).

Contract Type: Permanent

Portsmouth University Hospital Trust is recruiting Band 5 Radiographers with a passion for plain film. This is an excellent opportunity to welcome newly qualified Radiographers with HCPC registration to join our dynamic and friendly team. We would of course also welcome applications from experienced Radiographers wishing to relocate and looking for new challenges.

Job Summary

To conduct diagnostic radiography examinations across a range of general radiography, upon a range of patient types both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi professional team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements.

To independently assess each patient and adapt radiographic techniques according to the needs of the patient.

To use professional discretion and experience to ensure that clinical practice is carried out correctly, professionally and within the legal framework.

Currently we have opportunities for both full and part-time working so if you need to have flexible working, we can cater for this too. As we are a 24/7 department, commitment to join the out of hours rota is required.

We are a Trust that recognises the integral role that every member of our imaging team plays, working collaboratively to provide the comprehensive and compassionate care that every patient deserves.

We are a closely-knit team that works hard, learns and develops together. We know how important it is to be on the right career pathway for you, whether this is through development into wider imaging modalities, developing advanced practice or leadership and management progression plans, we offer the support and encouragement to achieve these goals.

We offer experience across a wide range of Diagnostic Imaging specialties including:

Plain Film

Fluoroscopy

Paediatrics

Trauma

Cardiology

Interventional Radiology

Opportunities to experience other imaging modalities

If you wish to discuss the role further and arrange a visit to the department, please contact: Lynn Butson, Superintendent Radiographer lynn.butson1@nhs.net

For full job details, please refer to enclosed job description.

Essential

Degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology

Hold current HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

Understanding of current Ionising Radiation Regulations

Evidence of CPD

Desirable

Previous NHS experience

Previous trauma radiography experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

High levels of concentration and attention to detail

Co-ordination and sensory skills for precise positioning of patients with narrow margin for error

Speed and accuracy

Understanding of current Ionising Radiation Regulations (2017) and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations (2017)

Demonstrate specialized keyboard skills required for image manipulation

Professional Appearance

Enthusiastic, positive and caring attitude

Self-motivated

Able to use initiative

Flexible, punctual and reliable

Able to handle stressful situations

Confident manner

Cheerful and empathetic disposition

Ability to stand for long periods of time and have the ability to bend

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

For more information, please see our People and OD Strategy 2026