Job summary
- Main area
- Radiographer
- Grade
- NHS AFC: Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 425-25-7210747
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Paediatric Radiographer
NHS AFC: Band 6
Job overview
Fixed Term: 12 months | 2 positions available - 37.5 hrs / 22.5hrs
We're looking for an enthusiastic Radiographer to join our dedicated and welcoming paediatric Radiology team. You'll work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver a high-quality, child-centred diagnostic imaging service across Sheffield and surrounding areas.
We offer many CPD opportunities, including research, audits, and specialist training, and are committed to supporting and empowering our staff.
About You:
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HCPC registered with a DCR(R)/Radiography Degree or equivalent.
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Evidence of CPD and reflective practice.
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Paediatric radiography experience
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Specialist imaging experience desirable (e.g., CT, DEXA, and Fluoroscopy)
Join us and help provide outstanding care in a progressive, supportive environment. Apply today!
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the X-ray Imaging Lead, your responsibilities will include:
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Deliver a high-quality, efficient paediatric diagnostic imaging service as part of the radiography team at Sheffield Children's Hospital.
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Perform a range of paediatric imaging examinations across multiple modalities, ensuring compliance with IRR 2017 and IR(ME)R 2017.
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Maintain a safe, supportive, and child-friendly environment throughout all procedures.
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Participate in a 24-hour on-call/shift rota, covering plain film, CT, theatre, and fluoroscopic imaging.
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Work without direct supervision, reporting to Lead Radiographers.
Working for our organisation
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- HCPC registration
- DCR(R) / Degree in Radiography or recognised equivalent
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including reflective practice.
Desirable criteria
- Interest or CPD aimed at paediatric radiology imaging
Knowledge & skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of radiation protection legislation
- To undertake further appropriate training to develop knowledge and skill as the post requires
- Awareness for health and safety requirements
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications for services
- Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and health and safety requirements in meeting the needs of the child and family
- Understanding of information governance
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of consent issues specific to paediatrics
- Simple research methodology
- Involvement in audit, research or service evaluation
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to work effectively within a team and independently
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Competent I.T skills
- Ability to keep accurate and legible clinical records
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and within emotional or challenging situations.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of interest / experience in working in paediatric radiography
- Experience in working as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Experience in co-ordinating a clinical area
- Leadership skills in a clinical area/modality
- Working in CT
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kelly Herrington
- Job title
- X-ray Imaging Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 271 7389
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