Job summary
Leeds
Radiology currently has several exciting opportunities for keen, motivated
and enthusiastic Radiographers. This role may include cross-site Plain Film
rotation between two hospital sites which will allow you to develop and gain
a broad depth of experience in various specialised aspects of our radiology
service.
Our
established mentorship scheme includes a structured induction programme and
competency training, one-to-one support and regular review meetings to ensure
you feel supported as you develop your skills, knowledge and experience.
CPD
as a newly qualified Radiographer in plain film includes red dot with
progression to primary commenting evaluation and NG tube hot commenting.
We
are holding a Recruitment Event when interviews will take place on October
18th 2025.
Please
note the shortlisting process will include a pre-screen call on MS Teams
candidates should have access to MS Teams.
Shortlisted
candidates will be interviewed in person at Leeds General Infirmary on 18th
October.
If
you require further information please email -
leedsth-tr.leedsradiologyrecruitment@nhs.net
Expected Shortlisting
Date
10/10/2025
Planned Interview
Date
18/10/2025
Main duties of the job
As
a Band 5 plain film Radiographer main duties will include undertaking a wide
range of general radiographic examinations in the emergency department and
minor injury units, as well as in outpatient and inpatient departments. In
addition, duties will include performing portable examinations in the
resuscitation department and on general wards, as well on high dependency and
intensive care units. As a Band 5 Radiographer you will be required to
provide imaging in theatre to support services such as Urology, Oncology,
Trauma, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery. You be required to use a
variety of radiographic equipment to produce high quality images. Full
equipment training will be provided as part of the mentorship programme, as
well training on imaging protocols and standards of image quality. As a Band
5 Radiographer you will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary
team. The successful candidates will need to be flexible and will participate
in department 24/7 shift patterns
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK and
employs more than 20,000 staff across seven hospitals on six sites.
Interested individuals can look forward to the challenges that a position
working as a Radiographer in one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK will
bring. Leeds Radiology offers diagnostic imaging to a wide variety of
clinical specialties including Trauma & Orthopaedics, Oncology,
Transplant Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial, Paediatrics, Cardiology, Neurosurgery,
Gastro-Intestinal, Elderly Medicine, Urology, Renal and Hepatology. The Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is also home to the regions Major Trauma Centre
as well as The St Jamess Institute of Oncology housed in the state of the
art Bexley Wing. LTHT are building two state-of-the-art new hospitals and
Leeds Radiology will be part of the development in providing diagnostic
services.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As
a Band 5 plain film Radiographer main duties will include undertaking a wide
range of general radiographic examinations in the emergency department and
minor injury units, as well as in outpatient and inpatient departments. In
addition, duties will include performing portable examinations in the
resuscitation department and on general wards, as well on high dependency and
intensive care units. As a Band 5 Radiographer you will be required to
provide imaging in theatre to support services such as Urology, Oncology,
Trauma, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery. You be required to use a
variety of radiographic equipment to produce high quality images. Full
equipment training will be provided as part of the mentorship programme, as
well training on imaging protocols and standards of image quality. As a Band
5 Radiographer you will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary
team. The successful candidates will need to be flexible and will participate
in department 24/7 shift patterns.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As
a Band 5 plain film Radiographer main duties will include undertaking a wide
range of general radiographic examinations in the emergency department and
minor injury units, as well as in outpatient and inpatient departments. In
addition, duties will include performing portable examinations in the
resuscitation department and on general wards, as well on high dependency and
intensive care units. As a Band 5 Radiographer you will be required to
provide imaging in theatre to support services such as Urology, Oncology,
Trauma, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery. You be required to use a
variety of radiographic equipment to produce high quality images. Full
equipment training will be provided as part of the mentorship programme, as
well training on imaging protocols and standards of image quality. As a Band
5 Radiographer you will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary
team. The successful candidates will need to be flexible and will participate
in department 24/7 shift patterns.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography, DCR or equivalent and be registered (or be about to register) with the Health Care Professions Council. Evidence of on-going CPD to satisfy HCPC
Desirable
- Attendance at professional lectures, study days and workshops
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience working in different clinical environments
- Ability to use radiographic equipment for departmental, portable and theatre examinations
- Applying IR(ME)R (2017) and IRR(2017) Ability to work a varied and flexible working pattern including out of hours.
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Professional in attitude and appearance
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to wear lead rubber radiation protection for long periods of time
- Ability to work flexible working hours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography, DCR or equivalent and be registered (or be about to register) with the Health Care Professions Council. Evidence of on-going CPD to satisfy HCPC
Desirable
- Attendance at professional lectures, study days and workshops
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience working in different clinical environments
- Ability to use radiographic equipment for departmental, portable and theatre examinations
- Applying IR(ME)R (2017) and IRR(2017) Ability to work a varied and flexible working pattern including out of hours.
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Professional in attitude and appearance
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to wear lead rubber radiation protection for long periods of time
- Ability to work flexible working hours
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).
