Diagnostic Radiographer | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	20 February 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	22 March 2026
Location:	Manchester, M20 4BX
Company:	The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	7823035/413-101584-CSSS-MS

Summary

Are you a highly skilled diagnostic radiographer seeking an opportunity to make a difference in cancer care? The Christie Hospital is one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe and a world-renowned centre for research and education. With a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care, the hospital employs cutting-edge technology and a multidisciplinary approach to provide the highest quality of cancer care.

As a diagnostic radiographer, you will play a crucial role in the accurate and timely diagnosis of cancer patients. Collaborating with a team of experienced radiologists, oncologists and healthcare professionals, you will perform a range of radiographic procedures using state of the art equipment and techniques. Such procedures include, complex CT guided biopsies and drainages, SIRTS, Chemo SATS, embolisations and complex vascular cases. Your expertise will contribute directly to the development of tailored treatment plans for patients, helping to optimise their outcomes and overall experience.



To perform radiographic examinations, providing direct care and a high quality diagnostic imaging service in order to assist in the management of patients referred from clinicians and nurse specialists within the Trust

The nature of the centre determines that a high proportion of patients that the diagnostic radiographer will come into contact with will be poorly, many being terminally ill. This therefore requires frequent sensitive communication and a level of patient care, whilst respecting patient confidentially

State-of-the-art facilities: you will have access to the latest technology and work with the most advanced tools available, enhancing your skills and knowledge in the field and allowing you to contribute to cancer diagnostics and treatment.

Collaborative Multidisciplinary environment: opportunities for teamwork, knowledge sharing and professional development. You would have the chance to work closely with experts from different disciplines, contributing to the holistic care of cancer patients.

Impactful Work: cancer is a significant health challenge globally and as a radiographer you would play a crucial role in early detection, staging and monitoring of the disease through various imaging techniques. Your work will directly contribute to accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning for patients helping to improve outcomes and quality of life.

Continuous Learning and Research Opportunities: you will be exposed to ongoing research projects, clinical trials and the latest advancements in radiology and oncology. Working at The Christie will facilitate your professional growth, provide opportunities for continuing your post graduate education offering routes into advanced clinical practice or senior management.

Supportive Work Culture: you would be part of a team that values collaboration, teamwork and patient centred care. ce your skills and advance your career.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication requirements

To assist in ensuring there is effective communication between the various teams who have input into the radiology services such as diagnostic radiology staff, students, medical physics staff, and clinicians, nursing staff, engineers and others.


To ensure that patients understand complex information related to their examination and to encourage patients to cooperate fully in the examination process. This may involve patients with additional needs
To log incidents via the Trust incident system (DATIX).


Accurate input of patient data into any Trust computer system.



Teaching / Training requirements


Take an active role in the training of radiography students and students/staff from other disciplines and assistant practitioners within the Radiology department.


Obtain and maintain expertise in intravenous cannulation techniques.

To participate in the departmental continuing professional development programme, including participating in appraisal and personal development planning.

To participate in the Trust’s essential training.

To adhere to the College of Radiographer’s Professional Code of Conduct.



Analytical skills

Adapt radiological techniques and protocols in accordance with the condition of the patient and their mobility.


Assess patient’s clinical condition regarding the level of risk of giving intravenous contrast medium when relevant.



General duties

Supervision of students, assistant practitioners and radiographic aides as required.


Checking patient details prior to examination and ensuring all relevant details are on the request card as per the IR(ME)R regulations. Ensuring pregnancy is excluded in female patients of childbearing years.


Maintenance of the standards of imaging set by the department.
Ensuring that any faults in equipment, fixtures, fittings or fabric of any of the departments are recorded and notified to the appropriate persons, complying with and enforcing current Health and Safety and Moving and Handling regulations.


Ensure that all relevant radiation protection measures for each department are adhered to, e.g. local rules, ionising radiation regulations, IR(ME)R, departmental dose reduction strategies etc.
Maintaining practices in keeping with departmental and Trust Board policies, e.g. fire regulations, patient confidentiality etc.


Suggest changes to working practices and identify new ways of working and find solutions to problems.


Clinical supervision of radiography students.
There is a contractual requirement to participate in extended day and weekend working, and on-call.


This advert closes on Friday 20 Mar 2026

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