Specialist Senior Radiographer Paediatrics and Safeguarding

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Job summary

Would you like a job in the largest hospital in the South West as a Specialist Paediatric Radiographer? Do you have strong clinical/ leadership skills in general radiography & want to develop an essential imaging service?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a B6 specialist area radiographer in Paediatrics and Safeguarding X-Ray Imaging. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic HCPC registered Radiographer to join our dynamic imaging team at UHPT. Applications are welcomed from radiographers with demonstrable post graduate NHS experience within plain film/general team, sound current clinical proven knowledge of radiography, with current clinical expertise across all areas of x-ray imaging and a keen interest in Paediatrics and Safeguarding Imaging.

The Paediatric X-Ray Imaging service at UHPT encompasses a broad remit and is a regional centre for a wide variety of patient pathways including Paediatrics.

As well as being a specialist within this area, a successful candidate will be responsible for delivery of Paediatric x-ray services, also supporting the X-Ray service line responsibility to oversee an effective Safeguarding support and educational programme for the X-Ray department.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

As a specialist senior radiographer, you would be expected to provide clinical excellence, liaise with all service users, lead service development, and manage the day-to-day organisation of the clinical area whilst consistently providing effective and efficient leadership. This role will be expected to provide support across the whole of X-ray Paediatric Imaging service and deputise in the absence of the Paediatric Lead Radiographer

The department hosts undergraduate radiographers on placement from the University of Exeter and the University of Plymouth as well as training apprentice radiographers and assistant practitioners, so you will be expected to be actively involved in their training and supervision as part of your role, whilst supporting the wider team. All candidates must be enthusiastic about teaching and supporting learners in the clinical environment.

This position carries a commitment to Agenda for Change compliant 7 day working at Derriford Hospital and peripheral sites. You will be expected to work flexible hours across the week.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current HCPC registration.
  • BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.

Desirable

  • Student assessor qualification/training
  • Post graduate qualification) linked to your specialist area, or willingness to obtain one.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable post graduate experience as a band 5 general radiographer and sound clinical knowledge of radiography
  • A working understanding of current radiation protection legislation (IRR and IRMER).
  • Proven understanding of quality improvement and its role in patient safety culture, training, and image quality.
  • Awareness and understanding of Safeguarding issues and services

Desirable

  • Proven awareness of NHS policies and documents.
  • Demonstrable experience of planning and organising complex activities requiring the formulation and adjustment of plans.

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

  • Able to communicate effectively at different levels of an organisation in both verbal and written form, whilst demonstrating fluency, clarity and effectiveness.
  • Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to act as a role model and mentor — ability to inspire and motivate others.
  • Demonstrate emotional resilience and flexibility, working with conflicting priorities.

Desirable

  • Proven excellent research and audit skills.
  • Ability to interpret the Trust’s policy on Violence and Aggression to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and colleagues.

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).

Closing Date: 19 July 2026

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