Diagnostic Radiographer

Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency Recruitment

Job Overview

• Position: Diagnostic Radiographer

• Band: Band 5 (£32,073 to £39,043 per year)

• Location: Good Hope Hospital, Rectory Rd, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7RR (University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust)

• Contract Type: Permanent

• Working Pattern: Full-Time, Flexible Working (7-day shift system covering 24/7 out-of-hours services, including nights, weekends, and bank holidays)

• Closing Date: 5th August 2026

• Reference Number: 304-9014499

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is partnering with University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographers to deliver exceptional patient care across our diverse Imaging Directorate.

Working across multiple clinical areas and patient pathways, you will play a vital role in providing safe, high-quality imaging for adults, children, and young people. UHB is deeply invested in staff development, offering a structured CPD programme, regular internal teaching by Advanced Practitioners, and ongoing support from the Practice & Education Team to help you advance into specialist roles like Fluoroscopy and Plain Film Reporting.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Clinical Examinations: Undertake radiographic examinations independently within your scope of practice, assessing workload demands and patient needs with a compassionate, patient-centred approach.

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all practice strictly adheres to IRR2017, IR(ME)R2017, infection control policies, and the Society of Radiographers' Code of Conduct.

• Equipment & Quality Assurance: Carry out daily equipment checks, report faults promptly, and participate in departmental quality assurance programmes.

• Training & Collaboration: Contribute to the training and supervision of student radiographers and Assistant Practitioners while working closely within multidisciplinary teams.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Qualifications leading to BSc Diagnostic Radiography or DCR.

• Current HCPC Registration.

Experience (Essential)

• Evidence of up-to-date professional and technical knowledge.

• Previous NHS and/or UK clinical experience.

• Awareness of current NHS issues.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 per annum (Agenda for Change Pay Scheme).

• Inclusion: UHB is committed to an inclusive, values-driven culture and provides reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

• Checks & Sponsorship: Subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, overseas criminal record checks where applicable, and active UK professional registration. Skilled Worker sponsorship applications are welcome.