Radiographer
Job summary
We have 2 vacancies available for a Band 5 radiographer to cover maternity leave and would welcome applications from newly qualified and experienced staff. 1 x Fixed Term : 22.5 hour per week (ending 12-Jul-2027) 1 x Fixed Term : 37.5 hour per week (ending 8-Sep-2027) Harrogate and District Hospital Trust have some excellent opportunities for applicants.
We have a bold capital replacement scheme underway; our ED suite and plain film department have both been refurbished each with two modern DR rooms. The main department is being re-built, due to open in late 2026/early 2027 with new equipment, CT suite and MRI suite. Our community site at Ripon Community Hospital has also been refurbished.
Please note, Radiographers require experience in NHS radiography practice , HCPC registration and associated English qualifications (IELTS).
Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated team players. We are a district general hospital supporting community services and acute workflow. Our core hours are 8am to 8pm 7 days per week, with acute services covered overnight with onsite shifts at Harrogate. We are a reasonably small team and therefore Radiographers need to be able to rotate through all areas and be flexible. All Radiographers are expected to take part in out of hours duties.
The department provides Plain film imaging and fluoroscopy services to hospital and community wide clinical areas including trauma and orthopaedic, cardiac catheter lab, theatre and mobile radiography as well as GP referrals. The department also provides a full range of Ultrasound, CT scanning, Nuclear Medicine, Bone Mineral Densitometry, MRI scanning and symptomatic Mammography services.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality.
If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you! We offer colleagues: A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note: Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles.
Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
Job responsibilities
For further information on these positions please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached. If you have any questions, please contact Beverley Rayner on beverley.rayner1@nhs.net
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
BSc in Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography) or equivalent HCPC accreditation Recent (within 1 year) experience in radiography practice, following British Models of care. General radiography skills IR(ME)R2017 knowledge IRR 17 knowledge
Desirable
Red dot course Use of CRIS Radiology system Understanding of PACS Commenting skills
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).
