Diagnostic Radiographer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 28/09/2026
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Role summary
Join our friendly Radiology teams as a Diagnostic Radiographer at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. You will perform and justify radiographic examinations, provide high-quality diagnostic imaging, and assist in patient management. The role involves working a 7-day roster, including lates, nights, weekends, and bank holidays. We support staff development and career progression within a supportive environment.
Key responsibilities
- Justify and perform radiographic examinations, providing direct care and a high-quality diagnostic imaging service.
- Adhere to Ionising Radiation Regulations and IR(ME)R to ensure correct procedure justification and performance.
- Undertake continuing professional development (CPD).
- Work as part of a team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care.
- Prioritise workload based on patient condition severity and impact on management.
- Liaise with healthcare workers and referring clinicians to provide a high-quality imaging service.
Essential criteria
- Qualified or Due to Qualify as a Diagnostic Radiographer Summer 2026
- Will be eligible for HCPC Registration in Summer 2026 or January / February 2027 or already Registered
- Working with the public/ill people
- General radiography
- CR/ Digital radiography
- Administration
- Staff & self-motivation
- Maintaining high standards
Desirable criteria
- Experience of teaching and assessing students
- Interventional Radiography
- Ability to undertake IV cannulation
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Diagnostic Radiographer
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for Diagnostic Radiographers to join our friendly Radiology teams at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. We are happy to accept applications from those who qualified in Summer 2026 or due to qualify in January / February 2027.
We have posts available based at Ipswich Hospital and based at Colchester Hospital (for Colchester this will also encompass our Clacton Community Diagnostic Centre), permanent and fixed term. You will be asked your preference at interview.
We are busy radiography departments carrying out a wide range of examinations including ED, Outpatients, In-Patients, Dental, Fluoroscopy (including barium examinations), theatre and ITU / ward portables.
You will join departments that support their staff to pursue academic courses and develop their careers within a supportive and friendly environment. We are a teaching department and part of this role will be supporting the learning of our students and apprentices.
It is a requirement to undertake a 7 day rostered week, including lates, nights, weekend and bank holidays.
If you would like to be part of a flexible innovative team and enjoy using your initiative, we would like to hear from you.
Interviews will be: 22nd and 23rd October.
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