Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Radiographers to join our dynamic, friendly team, to play a key role in maintaining and improving standards and quality of patient services. Manchester University Hospital Foundation (MFT) is located in the heart of the vibrant city of Manchester,
It is an exciting time to join our team, with the recent implementation of a new EPR system, as well as a planned wide scale equipment replacement programme.
The post is based at the University Dental hospital, within a small, friendly and nurturing team . Candidates, who have been qualified for 18 months or longer, will also be eligible to apply for link grading to a band 6 post following appointment.
The post involves working core hours, offering an excellent work-life balance.
Main duties of the job
Using the academic and clinical knowledge acquired during undergraduate training carry out a wide range of dental radiographic examinations referred to the department. The responsibilities for the examination include written justification of the examination by consideration of the clinical information provided and selection of the most appropriate examination required to answer the clinical question, whilst minimising radiation dose to the patient and maintaining a high standard of patient care.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experienceyoullneed,take a lookat the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So thatyoureeven more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us,youllneed to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, ourbenefitsand outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it alsocontainscritical informationyoullneed to be aware of before yousubmitan applicationform.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust,wereproud to beALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment processremainsequitableand meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity,celebratingand valuing diversity andeliminatingany form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have anyspecial requirementsto help you with your application,please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experienceyoullneed,take a lookat the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So thatyoureeven more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us,youllneed to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, ourbenefitsand outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it alsocontainscritical informationyoullneed to be aware of before yousubmitan applicationform.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust,wereproud to beALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment processremainsequitableand meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity,celebratingand valuing diversity andeliminatingany form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have anyspecial requirementsto help you with your application,please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Range of clinical experience at undergraduate level in all areas relevant to first post competency
- Evidence of CPD
- To comprehend and work within both IRMER and local protocols
training and experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health care setting
Desirable
- Some dental radiography experience
- Experience of working in the NHS
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities subject to reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act 2010.
- Ability to deal with some exposure to unpleasant working conditions e.g. dealing with blood and bodily fluids.
- Ability to concentrate on high standard of image quality and respond to changes in workflow, unpredictable work patterns.
Other
Essential
- Able to communicate well with a range of personnel.
- Able to work well within a team.
- Active listening skills. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Ability to assess situations.
- Keyboard skills
- Ability to give effective feedback and liaise with a wide range of individuals.
- Good housekeeping skills.
- To comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, confidentiality, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of patients
- Able to demonstrate good technical knowledge and continue to develop.
- Be able to operate manual handling aids provided by the department including patient slide boards, sheets, hoists and trolleys.
- Be able to operate and move a full range of radiographic equipment.
- Ability to empathise with the patient's needs.
Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure; without supervision; prioritising workload as required; maintaining standards.
- Positive and professional attitude.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC registration
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Range of clinical experience at undergraduate level in all areas relevant to first post competency
- Evidence of CPD
- To comprehend and work within both IRMER and local protocols
training and experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health care setting
Desirable
- Some dental radiography experience
- Experience of working in the NHS
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities subject to reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act 2010.
- Ability to deal with some exposure to unpleasant working conditions e.g. dealing with blood and bodily fluids.
- Ability to concentrate on high standard of image quality and respond to changes in workflow, unpredictable work patterns.
Other
Essential
- Able to communicate well with a range of personnel.
- Able to work well within a team.
- Active listening skills. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Ability to assess situations.
- Keyboard skills
- Ability to give effective feedback and liaise with a wide range of individuals.
- Good housekeeping skills.
- To comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, confidentiality, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of patients
- Able to demonstrate good technical knowledge and continue to develop.
- Be able to operate manual handling aids provided by the department including patient slide boards, sheets, hoists and trolleys.
- Be able to operate and move a full range of radiographic equipment.
- Ability to empathise with the patient's needs.
Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure; without supervision; prioritising workload as required; maintaining standards.
- Positive and professional attitude.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC registration
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.
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.
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).
