Dual banded Diagnostic Radiographer 5/6
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 02/10/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic Band 5 or 6 Diagnostic Radiographer to join a skilled team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, primarily based at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford. The position involves rotating through various departments including A&E, Theatres, Mobile, and General x-ray, with opportunities for training in cross-sectional imaging. As a dual-banded post, candidates will receive support for promotion to a Band 6 role through a structured development plan. Band 6 radiographers will also take on supervisory and mentoring responsibilities for students.
Essential criteria
- Strong written communication
Desirable criteria
- IT skills
- Knowledge & Experience
- Demonstrable hospital care experience
- Knowledge of IR(ME)R and IRR legislation
- Experience within an acute hospital setting
- Knowledge of current NHS issues
- Education & Qualifications
- Bsc (Hons) Diagnostic Imaging or equivalent
- Full state registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Record of current CPD activity
- Skills and Aptitudes
- Strong written communication
- IT skills
- Knowledge & Experience
- Demonstrable hospital care experience
- Knowledge of IR(ME)R and IRR legislation
- Experience within an acute hospital setting
- Knowledge of current NHS issues
- Education & Qualifications
- Bsc (Hons) Diagnostic Imaging or equivalent
- Full state registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Record of current CPD activity
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £32,073 — matches the national scale.
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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Dual banded Diagnostic Radiographer 5/6
The closing date is 02 October 2026
Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic Band 5 or 6 Radiographers to join our existing skilled, friendly radiography team here at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust providing services across the full week.
You will be based at Broomfield Hospital in the city of Chelmsford, Essex, with occasional work at the satellite sites in Maldon and Braintree. The role requires rotation through different areas of the department including A&E, Theatres, Mobile and General x-ray; opportunities will be available to train and practice in cross-sectional imaging. You will also be required to rotate through our outlying Community Hospitals from time to time. As a dual banded post, candidates will be supported for promotion to Band 6 roles through a well-structured development plan.
Please note that this vacancy may close early due to the number of applicants.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 5/6 radiographer, you will work independently, as part of a team. In time following the completion of competences and development and consolidation of your training, you will be assessed, enabling progression to a Band 6 role. In this senior role you will also be expected to take a supervisory role leading a small group. Band 6 radiographers act as mentors for
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