Specialist Radiographer - Main X-Ray Department
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 28/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Specialist Radiographer in the Main X-Ray department at Royal Preston Hospital. You will provide a 24-hour plain film imaging service, requiring full flexibility for night, weekend, and day shifts. Responsibilities include planning and allocating work, supervising junior staff, and ensuring high standards of professional practice. The department is busy, fast-paced, and focuses on team work and patient-focused care.
Essential criteria
- BSc/ DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of current & Relevant CPD
Desirable criteria
- Experience in leadership roles
- Previous NHS Experience
- Knowledge and Experience
- Minimum 18 Months Post Qualification Experience
- Experience in a wide range of general radiographic procedures
- Involvement with QA and the relevance to practice.
- Use of PACS and other NHS IT systems
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice.
- Experience of audit and the relevance to practice.
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures and the relevance to practice.
- Knowledge of Relevant Legislation and the relevance to practice.
- NHS coordinator or lead experience on night shifts
- Experience as coordinator or lead within x-ray department
- 2 Years Post Qualification Experience
- Qualifications and Education
- BSc/ DCR in Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of current & Relevant CPD
- Experience in leadership roles
- Previous NHS Experience
- Knowledge and Experience
- Minimum 18 Months Post Qualification Experience
- Experience in a wide range of general radiographic procedures
- Involvement with QA and the relevance to practice.
- Use of PACS and other NHS IT systems
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice.
- Experience of audit and the relevance to practice.
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures and the relevance to practice.
- Knowledge of Relevant Legislation and the relevance to practice.
- NHS coordinator or lead experience on night shifts
- Experience as coordinator or lead within x-ray department
- 2 Years Post Qualification Experience
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 11d
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Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Radiographer - Main X-Ray Department
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a Specialist Radiographer to work in our fantastic Main X-Ray department at Royal Preston Hospital.
You will help provide a 24 hour service in all aspects of plain film imaging. Full flexibility is required as you will be required to work night shifts and weekend shifts as well as day shifts.
The Specialist radiographer is responsible for the planning and allocation of work in the specific area of the department assigned, to ensure the timely delivery of an effective service. The Specialist radiographer is also allocated responsibilities for a wide range of jobs to contribute to an efficient and effective service.
Team work and patient focused care are essential in our busy, friendly department.
Main duties of the job
We are a busy, fast paced department delivering a quality imaging service to inpatients, clinic patients, ED patients and outpatients of Preston and surrounding areas. The directorate is working towards Quality Standards in Imaging Accreditation (QSI2019).
You will monitor and maintain standards of professional practice, supervise more junior staff and deploy staff assuring standards are met. Provide leadership and direction to the team, acting as a role model and patient advo
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