Diagnostic Radiographer at Whitchurch Community Hospital
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 per annum/ pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | Whitchurch, SY13 1NT |
| Company: | Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7832390/223-DRG-222 |
Summary
A Vacancy at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.
We are delighted to invite applications for a Senior Radiographer to join our welcoming and dynamic Radiology team at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. Based at The Whitchurch Community Hospital, with the opportunity to rotate through The Princess Royal Hospital or The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, giving you exposure to a variety of settings and services.
To be successful, you will hold a BSc (Hon) in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR, be registered with the HCPC, and have at least two years of post‑graduate NHS hospital experience.
In this role, you will be a valued member of our general team supporting a minor injury unit. Our department has a strong teaching culture, with radiographers contributing to the training and mentorship of undergraduate students and preceptees. We are proud to offer an excellent learning environment and are fully committed to role extension, with radiographers already practicing in areas such as Ultrasound, Barium Swallows, CT Colonoscopies, and plain film reporting.
We are equally dedicated to Advanced Practice, supporting the growth of our teams through close collaboration with our Consultant Radiographer and Consultant Radiologists.
• To undertake X-ray examinations as an operator in accordance with
IR(ME)R 2017, under indirect supervision of more senior member of
staff.
• To justify medical exposures using the Department’s IR(ME)R Examination Protocols to ensure a safe effective x-ray service to all patients.
• To produce a good quality diagnostic image whilst keeping the
radiation dose as low as is reasonably practicable.
• To assess and treat a workload of patients whilst maintaining a high
standard of care to all patients and staff.
• To comply with Trust, Departmental, health and safety and Data protection policies
• To maintain at all times patients’ privacy and confidentiality.
• To work autonomously in a community hospital.
We are looking for a Radiographer who strives to follow our Trust Values and puts patient care at the heart of everything they do:
‘The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is an organisation that strives to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in’
‘We believe that by adhering to our Vision and working with our Values in mind we can behave in a way which will ensure the right results for the people that matter most – our patients and their families.
Our Vision is to provide excellent care for the communities we serve.’
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute medical care for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid-Wales and has been awarded over £300 million to invest in our hospitals. Shropshire is the largest inland county in the UK with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, World Heritage sites and access to Mid Wales and the Welsh coast. There are good schools, amazingly affordable housing and a wide range of leisure pursuits.
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.
This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Mar 2026
We are delighted to invite applications for a Senior Radiographer to join our welcoming and dynamic Radiology team at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. Based at The Whitchurch Community Hospital, with the opportunity to rotate through The Princess Royal Hospital or The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, giving you exposure to a variety of settings and services.
To be successful, you will hold a BSc (Hon) in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR, be registered with the HCPC, and have at least two years of post‑graduate NHS hospital experience.
In this role, you will be a valued member of our general team supporting a minor injury unit. Our department has a strong teaching culture, with radiographers contributing to the training and mentorship of undergraduate students and preceptees. We are proud to offer an excellent learning environment and are fully committed to role extension, with radiographers already practicing in areas such as Ultrasound, Barium Swallows, CT Colonoscopies, and plain film reporting.
We are equally dedicated to Advanced Practice, supporting the growth of our teams through close collaboration with our Consultant Radiographer and Consultant Radiologists.
• To undertake X-ray examinations as an operator in accordance with
IR(ME)R 2017, under indirect supervision of more senior member of
staff.
• To justify medical exposures using the Department’s IR(ME)R Examination Protocols to ensure a safe effective x-ray service to all patients.
• To produce a good quality diagnostic image whilst keeping the
radiation dose as low as is reasonably practicable.
• To assess and treat a workload of patients whilst maintaining a high
standard of care to all patients and staff.
• To comply with Trust, Departmental, health and safety and Data protection policies
• To maintain at all times patients’ privacy and confidentiality.
• To work autonomously in a community hospital.
We are looking for a Radiographer who strives to follow our Trust Values and puts patient care at the heart of everything they do:
‘The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is an organisation that strives to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in’
‘We believe that by adhering to our Vision and working with our Values in mind we can behave in a way which will ensure the right results for the people that matter most – our patients and their families.
Our Vision is to provide excellent care for the communities we serve.’
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute medical care for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid-Wales and has been awarded over £300 million to invest in our hospitals. Shropshire is the largest inland county in the UK with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, World Heritage sites and access to Mid Wales and the Welsh coast. There are good schools, amazingly affordable housing and a wide range of leisure pursuits.
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.
This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Mar 2026