Job summary
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Radiographer to join our friendly and progressive Imaging Department. This is an excellent opportunity for final-year students who are due to complete their training this summer.
The successful candidate will work across a range of imaging environments, including Clinical Imaging, Theatres, Wards, and the Emergency Department, contributing to a high-quality, patient-centred radiographic service. You will be supported by an experienced team committed to professional development, clinical excellence, and collaborative working.
3rd-year student Radiographers due to qualify this summer are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time for this vacancy. Please only apply for this role if you have right to work in the UK"
Main duties of the job
Perform a wide range of clinical imaging examinations in accordance with departmental protocols, including work within Clinical Imaging, Theatres, Wards, and Accident & Emergency.
Justify radiographic referrals within scope of practice, applying Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) guidelines and the Clinical Imaging Protocol Manual.
Ensure safe and effective use of ionising radiation, complying with IRR17, IR(ME)R24, and the Trust's Radiation Safety Policy.
Contribute to the provision of a 24-hour, 7-day radiographic service, including participation in the on-call rota.
Rotate across other hospital sites within the Imaging Directorate to support service needs and maintain a flexible, responsive workforce.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Job locations
Royal Cornwall NHS Trust
Treliske
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
* Identity Checks
* Professional registration and qualification checks
* Employment history and reference checks
* Occupational Health clearance
* Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
* Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
* Identity Checks
* Professional registration and qualification checks
* Employment history and reference checks
* Occupational Health clearance
* Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
* Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* DCR(R) or BSc Hons (Radiography) in Diagnostic Imaging
* Current state registration through HCPC.
Desirable
* 3rd Year students
Experience
Essential
* Previous experience working in the NHS/ Healthcare setting
* Experience working in a busy Imaging Department
Desirable
* Placement Experience in a imaging department
Practical Skills
Essential
* Ability to work autonomously or part of a team
* Ability to prioritise own workload and work under pressure
* Good analytical and problem-solving skills
* Basic IT skills necessary to use specialist imaging equipment
* Experience in using PACS and RIS
Disposition Adjustment and Attitude
Essential
* Pleasant, cheerful team player
* Motivated- Can Do Attitude
* Accurate written and verbal communication skills
* Effective listening skills
* Ability to communicate clinical information clinical information to patients and colleagues
* Caring and professional attitude
* Flexibility and ability to take part in shifts including out of hours, weekends and bank holidays.
* Rotate to other Hospitals within Imaging
Training
Essential
* Commitment to attend in-house training and CPD learning
* Willingness to further current knowledge
* Mandatory training
Additional Circumstances
Essential
* Ability to undertake duties
* A criminal record check satisfactory to the Trust.
* Post holder must comply with professional code of conduct and/or code of conduct for NHS managers where applicable
* To hold a valid Full UK drivers license
* Right to work in the UK
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* DCR(R) or BSc Hons (Radiography) in Diagnostic Imaging
* Current state registration through HCPC.
Desirable
* 3rd Year students
Experience
Essential
* Previous experience working in the NHS/ Healthcare setting
* Experience working in a busy Imaging Department
Desirable
* Placement Experience in a imaging department
Practical Skills
Essential
* Ability to work autonomously or part of a team
* Ability to prioritise own workload and work under pressure
* Good analytical and problem-solving skills
* Basic IT skills necessary to use specialist imaging equipment
* Experience in using PACS and RIS
Disposition Adjustment and Attitude
Essential
* Pleasant, cheerful team player
* Motivated- Can Do Attitude
* Accurate written and verbal communication skills
* Effective listening skills
* Ability to communicate clinical information clinical information to patients and colleagues
* Caring and professional attitude
* Flexibility and ability to take part in shifts including out of hours, weekends and bank holidays.
* Rotate to other Hospitals within Imaging
Training
Essential
* Commitment to attend in-house training and CPD learning
* Willingness to further current knowledge
* Mandatory training
Additional Circumstances
Essential
* Ability to undertake duties
* A criminal record check satisfactory to the Trust.
* Post holder must comply with professional code of conduct and/or code of conduct for NHS managers where applicable
* To hold a valid Full UK drivers license
* Right to work in the UK
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).
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall NHS Trust
Treliske
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall NHS Trust
Treliske
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
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