The closing date is 28th Jun 2026
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Job summary
We are looking for a qualified Senior Radiographer to join our hard-working, dynamic team.
We are a forward-thinking department and carry out a wide range of examinations. We are busy and well equipped. Based at Lymington New Forest Hospital (LNFH) with satellite services for US and Xray at Hythe and Romsey. The department at LNFH is equipped with 4 digital x-ray rooms, one with an OPG unit, a multipurpose fluoroscopy suite, mobile image intensifier, wireless mobile x ray unit, DEXA suite, two ultrasound rooms, along with one CT and one MRI scanner.
We operate an extended day service across 7 days a week, so the successful candidate would need to be able to take part in a rota which will include working weekdays, weekends with an on-call commitment.
LNFH is a busy, community hospital with an Urgent Treatment Centre, situated just outside the attractive Hampshire town of Lymington, situated on the south coast well known for its sailing facilities and the New Forest National Park. It is in proximity to both Southampton and Bournemouth with good road, rail, air links. We work closely with the acute Trusts of Winchester, Southampton and Bournemouth.
There is free on-site hospital parking for staff. The department is located on the ground floor with windows overlooking the forest wildlife. The department has a comfortable, bright staff room and has the option of outdoor seating during the summer months.
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
To work as a senior member of the radiography team at Lymington New Forest Hospital and the satellite sites at Hythe and Romsey, using initiative, skills, and knowledge to provide an efficient and high quality, patient focussed imaging service whilst dealing with patients and managing patient priority in a caring professional manner
To promote and encourage the highest professional and technical standards in all staff and students using personal example and constructive supervision
To have an interest in all aspects of diagnostic radiography and an ability to develop skills in new technology and alternative imaging modalities for example CT, MRI and Ultrasound
To have an interest in developing and leading educational training sessions to staff and students
Maintain a commitment to continuing professional development and a high level of technical and theoretical skills ensuring a personal CPD portfolio of evidence is kept up to date
To participate in the Governance of the department including X-Ray equipment Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Health and Safety and Audit activities
To participate in extended day working as required (e.g., 08:00 to 18:00)
To participate in the on-call out of hours service (e.g., 17.00 to 08.00) provided to the Urgent Treatment Centre and hospital wards at LNFH
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About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.
Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.
We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
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Job description
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
DCR or B.Sc. in Radiography
HCPC registration
Evidence of CPD
Computer Literate
Experience of IR(me)R 2000and IRR regulations in clinical practice
Ability to demonstrate clarity and breadth in use of English language
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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.
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UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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For help with your application, contact:
Samantha Cameron
[email protected]
01590663114
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Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
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Band
Band 6
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Salary
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£39959.00 to £48117.00 Yearly
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Contract
Permanent
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Working pattern
Full-Time
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Reference number
348-SSW-11641
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Job locations
Lymington New Forest Hospital
Wellworthy Road
Lymington
Hampshire
SO41 8QD
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