Job summary
The Radiology department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn are looking to appoint a driven, enthusiastic individual to a band 5 Radiographer position.
As a Diagnostic Radiographer you are a vital part of many patient pathways and key to ensuring patients receive compassionate care while supporting a timely diagnosis. Whether you are providing highly skilled image acquisition or undertaking advanced clinical tasks it is a role that makes a difference.
As a newly qualified radiographer you can be assured you will be supported and developed in your role. All newly qualified radiographers complete a preceptorship programme and are supported by the senior team and practice educators.
You will be expected to participate in 7 day working across the QEH and Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) sites.
Main duties of the job
Part of a team of Radiographers that provide an Out of Hours (OOH) imaging service.
As an Autonomous Practitioner be accountable for own professional actions whilst working independently.
Adhere to all legislation relating to the diagnostic use of X-rays.
Adhere to department Local Rules and all technique protocols.
Work with student radiographers and apprentices in a supervisory capacity under the guidance of the Practice Educator.
You should have an up to date CPD portfolio & be willing to undertake regular audit.
There is an expectation that the successful candidate will participate fully on the Out of Hours (OOH) rota which includes night & weekend duties.
To participate in 7 day working, the extended working day, night shifts, on-call and bank holiday rota as appropriate. To be flexible with shift patterns in view of staffing levels and training needs.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications/training & professional development
Essential
- Degree of College of Radiographers or equivalent qualifications
- Current HCPC Registration
- Continuous Professional Development
- Show evidence of CPD (Portfolio)
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Ability to train other members of staff including all clinical staff at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Knowledge of contrast media, its effects and adverse reactions and contra-indications
- Demonstrates an understanding and experience of working with performance objectives and organisation targets
- Possesses experience of setting, implementing and evaluating clinical standards/changes in clinical practice
Skills, abilities & knowledge
Essential
- Have good communication skills
- Have good organisational skills
Desirable
- Ability to review images, detect abnormalities and discuss further imaging with the radiologists
- Be aware of accountability of own professional actions
Aptitude
Essential
- Demonstrate good motivational attitude, initiative, be an effective team member, be appropriately assertive, and have flexibility both within a team and individually
- Effective role model, demonstrating QEHKL's trust values - Kindness, Wellness and Fairness
Person Specification
Qualifications/training & professional development
Essential
- Degree of College of Radiographers or equivalent qualifications
- Current HCPC Registration
- Continuous Professional Development
- Show evidence of CPD (Portfolio)
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Ability to train other members of staff including all clinical staff at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Knowledge of contrast media, its effects and adverse reactions and contra-indications
- Demonstrates an understanding and experience of working with performance objectives and organisation targets
- Possesses experience of setting, implementing and evaluating clinical standards/changes in clinical practice
Skills, abilities & knowledge
Essential
- Have good communication skills
- Have good organisational skills
Desirable
- Ability to review images, detect abnormalities and discuss further imaging with the radiologists
- Be aware of accountability of own professional actions
Aptitude
Essential
- Demonstrate good motivational attitude, initiative, be an effective team member, be appropriately assertive, and have flexibility both within a team and individually
- Effective role model, demonstrating QEHKL's trust values - Kindness, Wellness and Fairness
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).
