Radiographer - X-Ray

Are you a radiographer looking to locate to the South Coast? Does working in a pro-active & friendly department with state of the art radiology equipment sound appealing to you? University Hospitals Dorset X-ray department is looking for Band 5 radiographers to join the X-ray teams.

All new starters are supported with induction and preceptorship providing radiographers the opportunity to undertake a structured program of self-development in all aspects of the x-ray including audit, equipment and techniques. This is actively supported by in-house run CPD sessions and the opportunity to attend external training/learning events.

This role requires HCPC Registration (or pending post qualification)

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview date: Wednesday, 28th October 2026

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

Successful candidates, as UHD Radiographers, will be based at Poole Hospital with rotation to Bournemouth Hospital. There is an expectation for successful candidates to be competent and participate in all general X-ray imaging, fluoroscopy, theatre imaging & dental radiography. Furthermore successful candidates will be expected to participate in the 24/7 out of hours X-ray services.

All Band 5 Radiographers are encouraged to extend and develop their clinical skills and knowledge. We are committed to role extension, with the department training Radiographers in Plain image Reporting, Fluoroscopy procedures and Ultrasound. Our Reporting Radiographers all actively report ED, GP, out and in-patient radiographs with a mix of speciality in Appendicular, Axial and Chest reporting. Fluoroscopic Radiographers cover busy interventional lists inclusive of barium swallow lists, arthrograms, proctograms, and HSG’s.

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women’s, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Michael Cox Job title: X-Ray Superintendent Email address: michael.cox29@nhs.net Telephone number: 0300 019 2798