About this role
Job summary
We are looking for Diagnostic Radiographers to join our friendly Radiology teams at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. We are happy to accept applications from those due to qualify in Summer 2026.
We have posts available based at Ipswich Hospital and based at Colchester Hospital (for Colchester this will also encompass our Clacton Community Diagnostic Centre). You will be asked your preference at interview.
We are busy radiography departments carrying out a wide range of examinations including ED, Outpatients, In-Patients, Dental, Fluoroscopy (including barium examinations), theatre and ITU / ward portables.
You will join departments that support their staff to pursue academic courses and develop their careers within a supportive and friendly environment. We are a teaching department and part of this role will be supporting the learning of our students and apprentices.
It is a requirement to undertake a 7 day rostered week, including lates, nights, weekend and bank holidays.
If you would like to be part of a flexible innovative team and enjoy using your initiative, we would like to hear from you.
Interviews will be: Ipswich 18th June, Colchester 22nd June.
Main duties of the job
Justify and perform radiographic examinations, provide direct care and a high quality diagnostic imaging service in order to assist in the management of patients referred from clinicians. Adhere to Ionising Radiation Regulations and IR(ME)R to ensure the correct procedure is justified and performed. Undertake continuing professional development (CPD). Work as part of a team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care. Prioritise workload depending on the severity of a patient's condition and the direct impact on their management. Liaise with fellow healthcare workers and referring clinicians to provide a high quality imaging service to patients. Maintain accurate patient records by input of accurate information to reflect the service provided and meet professional standards.
About us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.
We are the largest NHS organisation in East Anglia, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified or Due to Qualify as a Diagnostic Radiographer Summer 2026 Will be eligible for HCPC Registration in Summer 2026 or already Registered
Experience Essential
Working with the public/ill people General radiography CR/ Digital radiography Administration Staff & self-motivation Maintaining high standards
Desirable
Experience of teaching and assessing students Interventional Radiography Ability to undertake IV cannulation
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.
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 East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Ipswich and Colchester Hospitals
Ipswich and Colchester
IP4 5PD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)