Contact information For further information about this role, please contact Anne Thompson (Team Leader) on 019245 41571 About the role To work as a member of the plain film radiography team responsible for producing high quality diagnostic images within the radiology service. For more information please see attached job description. Main duties To perform a comprehensive range of radiographic procedures, without supervision, both within the department and externally e.g. theatre, wards, etc. To contribute towards the efficient deployment of resources; enabling the patient to receive a safe accurate and timely examination. The post holder will be required to participate in the out of hours rota undertaken by the department and will assist in covering any non-rostered duties by mutual agreement between the post holder and the radiology manager. To communicate effectively with patients and carers of varying abilities and understanding; explaining procedures in order to gain co-operation. To re-assure and encourage patients and carers. To liaise with multidisciplinary teams regarding examination needs and results. To build and maintain good relationships within the team and other departments and disciplines, working together to develop service improvements. To ensure the safe use of x-ray and associated equipment. To report equipment malfunctions to senior staff and to help maintain comprehensive and accurate records of faults; ensuring that staff are kept up to date as to the working status of equipment. To develop your understanding of IR(ME)R and IRR99 regulations: working closely with the Radiation Protection Supervisors to continuously evaluate and monitor systems and practices. To input, store and provide patient information on the directorate Radiology Information System maintaining the integrity and quality of the data consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Essential person specification requirements BSc Radiography or D.C.R.(R) HPC. REGISTERED Ability to undertake all general radiography Previous NHS experience Knowledge of radiation safety regulations and relevant protocols Ability to work out of hours - 30 min on call response time Flexible according to the demands of the service Please see attached job description for full list of essential and desirable criteria. Be part of MY team We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Our benefits Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Cycle to work scheme Home electronics scheme Car lease salary sacrifice scheme Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support Skilled worker sponsorship You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site .