Radiographer

Role overview

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is looking for a Radiographer to join its plain film radiography team. The role focuses on producing clear, high-quality diagnostic images as part of the radiology service.

Main duties

• Carry out a wide variety of radiographic examinations independently, both inside the department and in other clinical areas such as theatres and wards.
• Help use staff and equipment efficiently so patients receive examinations that are safe, accurate, and completed without unnecessary delay.
• Take part in the department's out-of-hours rota and, by agreement with the radiology manager, support any duties that are not rostered.
• Explain procedures clearly to patients and carers with different levels of understanding so they can cooperate during examinations.
• Provide reassurance and encouragement to patients and carers throughout the process.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams about examination requirements and results.
• Maintain strong working relationships within the team and across other departments and disciplines to support service improvement.
• Use x-ray and related equipment safely and responsibly.
• Report equipment faults to senior staff and keep accurate records of issues, while ensuring colleagues are informed about equipment status.
• Build your knowledge of IR(ME)R and IRR99 regulations and work with Radiation Protection Supervisors to monitor and improve systems and practice.
• Enter, store, and share patient information on the Radiology Information System while protecting data quality, integrity, and compliance with legislation, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• A BSc in Radiography or D.C.R.(R).
• Current HPC registration.
• Capability to carry out all general radiography procedures.
• Prior experience in the NHS.
• Working knowledge of radiation safety rules and relevant procedures.
• Availability to work out of hours, with a 30-minute on-call response time.
• Flexibility to meet changing service needs.

Additional information

For more details about the post, candidates may contact the Team Leaders Sarah Spavin on 01924 541558 or Elizabeth Bartram on 01924 541815.

The interview is scheduled for 29th July at Pontefract Hospital.

Please note that the vacancy may close before the advertised end date if enough applications are received, so applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The trust asks candidates to personalise any application carefully and not rely only on AI-generated assistance. If AI has been used, it should be disclosed on the application form.

About the trust

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust provides care to more than one million people across Wakefield and Kirklees. Its 10,000 staff work in patients' homes, in the community, and across hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields in Wakefield. The organisation places a strong emphasis on people and values, with a friendly, motivated, and innovative workforce focused on better ways of delivering care.

The trust promotes work-life balance and an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. Staff networks provide safe spaces for sharing ideas and concerns, helping improve awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are especially encouraged from LGBTQ+ candidates, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence, who are currently underrepresented in the trust.

If you value care, high standards, continuous improvement, and respect, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful difference every day.

Benefits

• Access to the NHS pension scheme.
• Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays, rising after 5 and 10 years of service.
• Health and wellbeing support services for employees.
• Onsite nursery access and a childcare salary sacrifice option.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Home electronics salary sacrifice scheme.
• Car lease salary sacrifice scheme.
• Support and advice for working carers, including a carers network and carers passport.
• Flexible working arrangements and family- and carer-friendly policies.
• Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality groups.
• Opportunities for career development, training, and ongoing support.

Skilled worker sponsorship

Information is available regarding skilled worker and health and care visas.