Main area Diagnostic Radiographer Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7 shift) Job ref 362-A-25-7411230
Employer Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Stepping Hill Hospital Town Stockport Salary £31,049 - £37,796 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 09/09/2025 23:59
Band 5 Radiographer
Band 5
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
There are lots of good reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you’ll see in yourself. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focused workforce.
Stockport Foundation Trust is one of four ‘specialist’ hospital sites in Greater Manchester. Being a ‘specialist’ hospital will enhance our general surgery, anaesthetics, critical care and emergency medicine for the benefit of people in Stockport, High Peak, Cheshire and across Greater Manchester.
Our values ‘We Care, We Respect, We Listen’ are at the heart of everything we do, and come from our promise: ‘Making a difference every day.’ They drive the behaviour and actions for everyone in our organisation.
In your application for this post, please describe how your experience and skills align with 'Our values-based behaviours' ( see additional documentation) and provide examples.
Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment
As well as recognising previous NHS service, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is a member of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. If you are currently employed by Greater Manchester Local Authority, Combined Authority, GMFRS, TfGM as well as other public service organisations, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust will recognise your previous service for sickness and maternity/paternity/adoption entitlement and also for annual leave purposes (providing there has been no break in service). If you currently work for one of the above organisations and successfully apply for a post with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, please ensure the Recruitment team are aware so that this service is reflected in your contract of employment.
Our Values:
We Care
About each other
Our patients and their families
The communities we serve
The environment
We support them and deliver on their promises
We Respect
Each other
Our patients and their families
Our partners
We are kind and helpful, and we expect the same in return
Each other
Our patients and their families
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We act and learn from what we hear
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer to join the team here at Stepping Hill Hospital. Successful candidates will be joining a dynamic and forward looking organisation ideally situated between the peak district and the city of Manchester.
Our fully digital department includes 7 Plain Film rooms, all recently refurbished with the state of the art Carestream equipment. We also have 2 fluoroscopy/interventional rooms, dental, DEXA and 5 CT scanners. We have 5 image intensifiers which support a range of surgical procedures. The radiology service also provides a full range of Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac pacing and MRI scanning services.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will gain a wide range of general radiographic experience, including CT rotation and opportunities for further development.
This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified radiographer to consolidate their skills and develop in their career.
We have introduced a band 6 link grade post to give suitably experienced band 5 radiographers the opportunity to specialise in an imaging modality such as DEXA, dental or cardiac pacing. As part of this they will maintain their expertise in plain film whilst gaining valuable leadership skills.
Ability to participate in 24 hour working patterns is essential as the department operates a full Radiographer shift system
Working for our organisation
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
* Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
* Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
* Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* To assist the Radiologists/other Radiographers/Radiology Nurses during patient examinations in the Radiology Department.
* To be responsible for the care and comfort of the patient whilst in the Department and throughout their examination.
Communications
* To liaise with and maintain close working relationships with other disciplines within the Trust and the Directorate.
* To receive Team Brief monthly and attend one monthly Departmental staff meeting.
Responsibility for Patient Care
* To ensure a high quality patient focussed professional service is delivered at all times.
* To participate in the shift system for ED and general radiographic work, this includes fluoroscopy, theatre and mobile work, and other flexible working commitments.
* To undertake any tasks for which a Radiographer has been trained although normally performed by support staff, which include Radiographic assistant or Clerical duties.
* To undertake routine radiographic examinations following departmental standards and procedures, assessing and preparing images for report.
* To be responsible for and ensure the care and comfort of the patient whilst in the department and during the examination.
* To ensure all work areas are kept tidy at all times.
* To maintain professionally high standards in appearance, hygiene, manner, punctuality, attendance and competence
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person specification
Qualification
* HCPC Registration - achieved/pending
* Evidence of CPD and/or Portfolio
* Evidence of Mandatory Training or attendance at Training courses/Study days
Experience & Knowledge
* Relevant, general radiographic experience in an NHS acute setting
* Knowledge of current Ionising Radiation Regulations
* Awareness of alternative imaging modalities
Skills & Abilities
* Professional attitude and approach to both staff and patients
* Good written communication and keyboard skills
* Good interpersonal and oral communication skills
* Reliable team member and ability to work under pressure
* Enthusiastic attitude and desire to undertake new techniques/skills
* Commitment to Department and colleagues
Work Related Circumstances
* Flexible approach to working and ability to participate in 24/7 working patterns
* Professional appearance
* Ability to assist in moving and handling of patients and equipment
* Willingness to take on additional duties as required
Applicants are encouraged to read the documents attached to this vacancy before applying, including the job description and person specification and the information for applicants which includes useful information to assist you in completing your application.
From time to time we may need to close a vacancy early when in receipt of a sufficient number of applications. If you are interested in this post and wish to be considered, we strongly advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note that all correspondence will be via your NHS Jobs account. Unfortunately we are not able to acknowledge each application. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Please also note that Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are unable to refund Interview expenses or re-location costs.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting and championing a culture of diversity, fairness and equality for all applicants and employees. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and we strive to reflect the community we serve in our diverse workforce. Our "two tick" kite mark guarantees a candidate with a disability, who fulfills the essential criteria, an interview at the Trust. We can make reasonable adjustments, and offer support and advice in a variety of ways on request.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
The vacancy may close early if it attracts a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
Name Katherine Parrott Job title Radiology Duty Superintendent/Plain Film Lead Email address katherine.parrott@stockport.nhs.uk Telephone number 01614194246 Additional information
Harry DeLury - harry.delury@stockport.nhs.uk
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