Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Range of clinical experience at the undergraduate level in all areas relevant to the first post-competency
• Evidence of CPD
• To comprehend and work within both IRMER and local protocols

training and experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Some dental radiography experience
• Experience of working in the NHS

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities subject to reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act 2010.
• Ability to deal with some exposure to unpleasant working conditions, e.g., dealing with blood and bodily fluids.
• Ability to concentrate on a high standard of image quality and respond to changes in workflow, unpredictable work patterns.

Other

Essential

• Able to communicate well with a range of personnel.
• Able to work well within a team.
• Active listening skills. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to assess situations.
• Keyboard skills
• Ability to give effective feedback and liaise with a wide range of individuals.
• Good housekeeping skills.
• To comprehend and work within the Trust’s policies of data protection, confidentiality, equal opportunities, and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of patients
• Able to demonstrate good technical knowledge and continue to develop.
• Be able to operate manual handling aids provided by the department, including patient slide boards, sheets, hoists, and trolleys.
• Be able to operate and move a full range of radiographic equipment.
• Ability to empathise with the patient’s needs.

Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure; without supervision; prioritising workload as required, and maintaining standards.
• Positive and professional attitude.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
• HCPC registration

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).

Closing Date: 29 January 2026