Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Band 5 Radiographer (Full time - Permanent).
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is the largest specialist orthopaedic Trust in the UK with a world renowned reputation. We are seeking a highly motivated qualified and experienced radiographer to join our friendly and dedicated team. The successful candidate will be required to rotate through all our sites (Stanmore and Bolsover Street).Participation in provision of the out of hour's service is required, as is flexible working to include evening and weekend hours. The post holder will also be involved in the provision of weekdays and weekend on call duties. The Trust accommodates flexible working and part time working
There's automatic progression onto band 6 pay grade after 18 months provided competencies are met.
The X-ray department has 5 general x-ray rooms (3 at the main site in Stanmore and 2 at Bolsover Street in central London) 1 fluoroscopy unit , 4 portable ward machines, 1 O-arm unit, a DEXA scanner and 13 theatre image intensifiers.
The X-ray department opens at 08:00 and closes at 20:30 Monday to Friday and there's a reduced service on Saturdays with on- call cover during out of hours. The department is closed on Sundays.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious general radiographer to gain more experience in specialised orthopaedic imaging.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer roles across Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £31,163 - £37,875 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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