Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Band 5 Radiographer Plain Film

The closing date is 30 June 2025

Job summary

We are excited to advertise permanent Band 5 Radiographer posts in the Plain Film department at NUH.

Our radiographers play a vital part in helping NUH Radiology to be the leading provider in Imaging Services across Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands through delivering excellent, caring, safe and thoughtful healthcare. To achieve this, we are looking for committed individuals to join our progressive team of Plain Film Radiographers.

Successful applicants will be: highly motivated, adaptable to change; team players; and have excellent communication and organisational skills. Commitment to high quality patient care is essential. You will be able to display excellent interpersonal skills with a caring, patient centred and flexible approach to work.

The Radiology Department supports all services within the Trust and spans across Queens Medical Centre, City Hospital and the Treatment Centre. In order to meet the demands of these services, we currently have 25 X-Ray rooms, 7 MRI Scanners, 6 CT Scanners, 27 Ultrasound machines and 5 Interventional Radiology suites with further plans to expand these areas.

There are exciting plans in development to open a new Community Diagnostic centre in the City centre in 2026 which will be managed by NUH Radiology. There may be a requirement for staff to rotate to this location as part of this role.

Main duties of the job

This is an excellent opportunity for career driven, dynamic individuals who wish to start or continue their professional career and further their skills in supporting the imaging of a diverse workload in Plain Film.

We are looking for role models to support our vision, with good communication skills, who can work and think autonomously but also work well in a team.

It will be expected that the successful candidate will work, as rostered within all areas of the Plain Film departments, including fluoroscopy, theatres and mobile examinations. and OOH shifts. You must have the ability to work flexibly across seven days to match the demands of the service.

We encourage CPD, clinical staff participation in meetings and extended roles and advance practice.

It will be expected for you to maintain and develop high standards of patient care, clinical skills and innovation.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

The Radiology Department supports all services within the Trust and spans across Queens Medical Centre, City Hospital and the Treatment Centre. In order to meet the demands of these services, we currently have 25 X-Ray rooms, 7 MRI Scanners, 6 CT Scanners, 27 Ultrasound machines and 5 Interventional Radiology suites with further plans to expand these areas.

There are exciting plans in development to open a new Community Diagnostic centre in the City centre in 2026 which will be managed by NUH Radiology. There may be a requirement for staff to rotate to this location as part of this role.

Details

Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year PER ANUM

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7277865

Job locations

Cross site

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert

Attached you will find the Job Description and Person Specification.

The Job Description provides an overview of the main responsibilities and the Person Specification provides detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed to fulfil these duties.

We highly recommend you review both documents when completing your application to ensure that you demonstrate how you meet the person specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert

Attached you will find the Job Description and Person Specification.

The Job Description provides an overview of the main responsibilities and the Person Specification provides detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed to fulfil these duties.

We highly recommend you review both documents when completing your application to ensure that you demonstrate how you meet the person specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Existing or pending BSC Radiography

Desirable

  • Existing or pending HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

  • Worked/trained as a student in a busy NHS hospital environment

Desirable

  • Experience of acute imaging including ED and theatres

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Good verbal and communication skills

Desirable

  • Proven communication skills, demonstrating team work

Safety

Essential

  • Able to manipulate radiographic equipment and wear lead aprons

Desirable

  • Ability to wear the correct PPE for the role

Experience

Essential

  • Able to work a shift pattern covering 24hrs over 7 days
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Existing or pending BSC Radiography

Desirable

  • Existing or pending HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

  • Worked/trained as a student in a busy NHS hospital environment

Desirable

  • Experience of acute imaging including ED and theatres

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Good verbal and communication skills

Desirable

  • Proven communication skills, demonstrating team work

Safety

Essential

  • Able to manipulate radiographic equipment and wear lead aprons

Desirable

  • Ability to wear the correct PPE for the role

Experience

Essential

  • Able to work a shift pattern covering 24hrs over 7 days

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Cross site

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Cross site

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Modality Manager

Rachel Machin

rachel.machin1@nhs.net

01159249924

Details

Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year PER ANUM

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7277865

Job locations

Cross site

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Supporting documents

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