Diagnostic Radiographer (General)

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

The closing date is 13 May 2025

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Radiographers to join our very busy Radiology team here at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust at The Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), Telford site with rotation through the newly created Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) Hollinswood House.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicants must have a BSc (Hon) Diagnostic Radiography or DCR, current HCPC registration and significant post graduate experience including competency in CT scanning.These posts would be suitable for experienced Radiographers who would be provided with the opportunity to develop their skills. The successful applicants will be an integral part of the cross sectional and general teams and training would be supported in all modalities. This role also includes participation in a busy general rotation including participation in the on-call and 7 day working rosters .

About us

We have recently undergone an extensive equipment upgrade within our Radiology department. PRH now has a new Philips Azurion cardiac catheter lab, a Philips fluoroscopy room, 4 Philips DR general x-ray rooms and 2 mobiles. We have 2 state of the art Cannon CT scanners and a Siemens 1.5T MRI also on the hospital site. In addition, the CDC is about to open housing a brand-new imaging suite with a Cannon CT scanner and Philips DR general room.

All Radiographers with more than 1 year post graduate experience contribute to the training and mentorship of undergraduate students and the department has an excellent on-site teaching environment. The department is fully committed to role extension and has practicing Radiographers undertaking Ultrasound, Barium Swallows, CT Colonoscopies and plain film reporting.

The department is fully committed to Advanced Practice and the development of our teams supported by our Consultant Radiographer and working closely with our Consultant Radiologists.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute medical care for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid-Wales and has been awarded over £300 million to invest in our hospitals. Shropshire is the largest inland county in the UK with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, World Heritage sites and access to Mid Wales and the Welsh coast. There are good schools, amazingly affordable housing and a wide range of leisure pursuits.

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum / pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

223-DRG-279

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital

Grainger Drive

Telford

TF1 6TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/BSc in Radiography
Current HCPC registration

Desirable

Post graduate qualification in CT and/or MRI scanning

Experience

Essential

A broad spectrum of experience working in general radiography
Competence in CT scanning
Previous experience of working/ training in an NHS hospital

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/BSc in Radiography
Current HCPC registration

Desirable

Post graduate qualification in CT and/or MRI scanning

Experience

Essential

A broad spectrum of experience working in general radiography
Competence in CT scanning
Previous experience of working/ training in an NHS hospital

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).