Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Plain Film Radiographer

The closing date is 03 June 2025

Job summary

Our B6 Plain Film Radiographer will be in a supervisory role, coordinating Xray workload and team members. They will support the XRay Lead Radiographer through delegated roles and tasks. The will carry out X-Ray examinations within the agreed scope of practice for the role, striving to produce images that are of exemplary diagnostic quality and support team member to achieve the same..

They will work as part of the X-Ray and wider Radiology team, supporting Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT) in delivering a high quality, safe and patient focussed service.

They will represent the Plain film and wider Radiology team and TSDFT in a professional and appropriate manner and contribute to safe working practices, ensuring full compliance with all local and national guidance and regulatory requirements.

Main duties of the job

Provide supervisory support to the XRay team, coordinating daily workload in the main Xray department.

Supporting the XR Superintendent Radiographer.

Providing high quality diagnostic X-Ray imaging within the required scope of practice at TSDFT. The scope of practice may extend to supporting more complex procedures where this is appropriate for the role and after appropriate training.

Work within all mandated Regulatory guidelines and comply with all Trust and Departmental, Policies Protocols and Guidelines, ensuring high quality, safe working practices in a safe working environment.

Provide highest quality of care, treating all patients equally.

You will be responsible for the safe and efficient use of expensive and complex technical equipment.

Management of workload in the scan room/area they are responsible for.

Work as part of the wider TSDFT team, supporting patient pathways for all patient types, assuring that patients receive the most effective and efficient service.

You will supervise and advise trainees and students.

You will be part of the 24 hours/7-day provision of service. This will involve working without more senior radiographic supervision on-site.

You is responsible for maintaining their registration.

About us

The X-Ray team is led by a Superintendent Radiographer, supported by two Band 6 Radiographers (one of which is this role), and leading a team of 26 X-Ray Radiographers.

Why Work With Us

Details

Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7187290-AHP

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

BSc Radiography or DCR(R) (Diploma of the College ofRadiographers (Radiodiagnosis))(+CPD/experience)

Entitled as Operator under IR(ME)R (Ionising Radiation(medical exposure) Regulations)

Perform all administrative tasks required, including data entryonto Radiology Information System (CRIS)

Required to position & manoeuvre patients and equipment daily. In any booked or ad hoc list patients may be ambulant; wheelchair bound; or on a stretcher or bed. Transfer to a couch may be necessary. Use of a hoist may be necessary

Ability to prioritise workload as radiographers often work single handed out of hours; stress levels are increased

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

BSc Radiography or DCR(R) (Diploma of the College ofRadiographers (Radiodiagnosis))(+CPD/experience)

Entitled as Operator under IR(ME)R (Ionising Radiation(medical exposure) Regulations)

Perform all administrative tasks required, including data entryonto Radiology Information System (CRIS)

Required to position & manoeuvre patients and equipment daily. In any booked or ad hoc list patients may be ambulant; wheelchair bound; or on a stretcher or bed. Transfer to a couch may be necessary. Use of a hoist may be necessary

Ability to prioritise workload as radiographers often work single handed out of hours; stress levels are increased

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc/DCR(R)
  • Wide ranging experience in x-ray

Desirable

  • Management training
  • RPS training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of ability to lead a team
  • Evidence of ongoing CPD

Specific skills

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
  • Work under own initiative

Desirable

  • Supervise radiology staff/students/RSWs
  • Supervise non radiology staff within the x-ray department ie service engineers
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc/DCR(R)
  • Wide ranging experience in x-ray

Desirable

  • Management training
  • RPS training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of ability to lead a team
  • Evidence of ongoing CPD

Specific skills

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
  • Work under own initiative

Desirable

  • Supervise radiology staff/students/RSWs
  • Supervise non radiology staff within the x-ray department ie service engineers

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Superintendent Radiographer

Sharon Lapthorn

s.lapthorn@nhs.net

01803655622

Details

Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7187290-AHP

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


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