Specialist Radiographer

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Plain Film X-Ray Imaging department at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust . We are seeking a Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographer to work within the radiography team. The department includes the provision of plain film x-ray, dental (including cone beam CT) and theatre services as well as specialist modalities, including US, CT, MRI and fluoroscopy/interventional radiology.

The successful candidate will be a role model for demonstrating our Trust's values through their leadership attributes and be committed to providing high quality, patient focused patient care.

Although the successful candidate will be employed by South Tees NHS Foundation Trust, there will be an expectation of collaborative working across the Tees Valley in the future should the need be required. However, this role is primarily for South Tees NHS Foundation Trust Plain Film services. The successful candidate will join the James Cook Plain Film roster.

Our mission is to deliver seamless, high quality, safe healthcare for all.

Main duties of the job
The Radiology service is dedicated in facilitating continuous professional development and role extension/advanced practice. There are more than 30 Advanced Practitioners within the service, with specialist experience in fluoroscopy/interventional radiology, ultrasound, CT, MRI and plain film radiographer reporting.South Tees Hospitals is the largest hospital trust in the Tees Valley with two acute hospitals and services in a number of community hospitals. South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is already nationally recognised as one of the leading healthcare providers in England for the quality of our services. The Trust is a designated regional Major trauma centre with a 24-hour acute admissions unit and specialised services in cancer, neurosciences, vascular surgery, spinal injuries, cardiology and renal medicine.

Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants

About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Details
Date posted
20 August 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum (pro rata)

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
328-CSS-8164498

Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Evidence of good general experience in radiography
• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
• Comply with National radiation Guidelines (IRMER) regulations
• Understanding of the role and responsibilities of the post

Desirable

• Experience of research and clinical audit
• Knowledge of service improvement
• Experience of developing working relationships

Qualifications
Essential

• BSc or MSc Radiography or DCR(R)
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Post graduate experience/qualification(s)

Experience
Essential

• Computer literacy
• Manual Handling skills - of patients and complex radiographic equipment.
• Physically fit to able to fully participate in night and weekend working.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Plain film Modality Manager
Rachael Weithers
rachael.weithers@nhs.net
01642850850

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