Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Dual banded Radiographer - Bands 5/6

The closing date is 26 August 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 and / or Band 6 Radiographers to join our existing team as bank staff to support us whilst some of our team are on maternity leave, here at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust providing services 24/7.

You will be based at Southend on Sea. The role requires rotation through different areas of the department including A&E, Theatres, Mobile and General x-ray.

Please note that this is a Fixed Term Contract from September 2025 ending August 2026.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5/6 radiographer, you will work independently, as part of a team, and be expected to take a supervisory role leading a small group. Band 6 radiographers act as mentors for junior staff and are also required to supervise and assess undergraduate students.

We operate with fully digital equipment.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Details

Date posted

12 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro-Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

390-CSS-SO-9803

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS0 0RY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Bsc (Hons) Diagnostic Imaging or equivalent
  • full state registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
  • Record of current CPD activity

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

  • strong written communication

Desirable

  • IT skills

Person Attributes

Essential

  • Professional presentation of self and work

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable hospital care experience
  • Knowledge of IR(ME)R and IRR legislation

Desirable

  • Experience within an acute hospital setting
  • Knowledge of current NHS issues
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Bsc (Hons) Diagnostic Imaging or equivalent
  • full state registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
  • Record of current CPD activity

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

  • strong written communication

Desirable

  • IT skills

Person Attributes

Essential

  • Professional presentation of self and work

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable hospital care experience
  • Knowledge of IR(ME)R and IRR legislation

Desirable

  • Experience within an acute hospital setting
  • Knowledge of current NHS issues

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Superintendent - Plain Film / Fluoro

Claire Shoesmith

claire.shoesmith@nhs.net

03004432716

Details

Date posted

12 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro-Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

390-CSS-SO-9803

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS0 0RY


Supporting documents

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