Job summary
The Specialist Radiographer plays a pivotal role in delivering safe, effective and high-quality patient care across the Radiology Department. Working as an experienced practitioner, the post holder will contribute to the provision of an excellent patient experience while supporting the delivery of responsive and efficient diagnostic and IR services.

Provide visible clinical leadership for both registered and unregistered staff, promoting high standards of professional practice, patient safety and quality care. Act as a role model within the clinical environment, supporting colleagues to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence whilst fostering a positive and inclusive team culture.

Provide robust support, supervision and mentorship to students, newly qualified radiographers and established members of the multidisciplinary team. Contribute to education, training and competency development, ensuring staff are supported to achieve their full potential and deliver excellent patient-centred care.

Work across Plain Film and IR services, maintaining a high level of clinical competence and flexibility to meet service demands. Proactively support operational delivery, service improvement and workforce development initiatives, responding effectively to changing priorities within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach, embracing change and contributing positively to the ongoing development of services.

Main duties of the job
The primary purpose of the Specialist Radiographer role is to support the delivery of a high-quality, patient-centred radiographic service across both Plain Film and Interventional Radiography. The post holder will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure the provision of safe, effective, and efficient imaging services, maintaining high clinical standards at all times.

The post holder will provide visible clinical leadership, acting as a role model for best practice and supporting the professional development of students, radiographers, and other colleagues through mentorship, supervision, and education. They will contribute to service improvement initiatives and promote a culture of continuous learning and quality improvement.

In recognition of the evolving nature of healthcare delivery, the post holder will demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in their approach to work. They will support the Radiology Department in responding to changing service demands, ensuring the delivery of modern, responsive services that align with local priorities, national healthcare strategies, and modernisation agendas.

About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Details
Date posted: 03 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 297-8234648
Job locations: QE Gateshead, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 6SX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• To perform clinical imaging duties
• To report operational issues, contribute to service development and promote good working relations within the Trust
• To deal with difficult situations operationally that may arise
• To proactively manage clinical demand
• To support the Radiology Service Manager in delivering a first class service
• Support Lead Radiographer in improving quality of service, and whilst working towards the Imaging Services Accreditation Scheme
• To take an active role in the management of unregistered staff groups within the Radiology Department
• To train and supervise staff in the optimal use of equipment in order to meet service demands
• To organise and prioritise their workload and that of junior staff working in their clinical area
• To contribute to the Departments delivery of a timely, high quality diagnostic imaging service
• To adapt skills and knowledge, in response to technological advancements that enhance overall patient care
• To act as the first line management for radiographers and undertake a supervisory role over junior staff and students
• Following radiation legislation, responsible for the personal safety of themselves, patients, visitors and staff, both internal (e.g. crash team, pharmacist) and external (e.g. fire officers, engineers) to the Trust
• Participate in and help develop the service generally
• Participate in and help develop departmental Audits
• Have the freedom/discretion to make independent clinical decisions under broad professional guidelines
• Be accountable for own professional actions and conduct
• Monitor and develop policies and procedures within the department and ensure that safety measures are maintained
• Be prepared to work extended days on a shift basis as required across a seven day service
• Be prepared to undertake enhanced practice to meet service needs
• To attend and contribute to team briefings and staff meetings at regular intervals to facilitate the dissemination of Trust, Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures
• To disseminate management decisions and other information to junior staff
• To maintain and update documentation on protocols, policies and procedures as required
• To maintain a good working relationship with other members of the profession, the multidisciplinary radiology team and other professionals external to the Radiology Department
• To discuss the urgency and appropriateness of examination requests with a variety of professionals, medical or otherwise, authorised as referrers in line with local referral pathways
• To be approachable as first line management for junior colleagues
• To motivate and encourage staff in training students, highlighting where necessary areas of weakness where improvement is required
• To effectively communicate often complicated or unpleasant procedural information to patients, parents, guardians and carers
• To encourage co-operation from patients of all ages and ethnic origins and where other significant barriers to understanding such as, mental and physical disabilities, dementia, hearing or sight impairment, disease processes and drug or alcohol affected behaviours, are often found in addition to apprehension in the face of a potentially unfavourable outcome
• To develop counselling and persuasive skills that reassures patients and carers
• To ensure patient confidentiality

Person Specification
Essential

• DCR, MSc, BSc Radiography or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years post qualification experience
• Experience in Plain Film radiography
• Experience in Interventional Radiography
• NHS Experience

Desirable

• Line Management
• Student Mentor Training

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).

Employer details
Employer name: Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: QE Gateshead, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 6SX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Modality Lead Radiographers, Lyndsey Richardson and Nicola Baxter, nicola.baxter5@nhs.net, 01914456092

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.