Specialist Radiographer - Trauma, Acute and General (TAG
At Milton Keynes University Hospital, you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment where teamwork and respect are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to live our Trust values and behaviours every day, creating a culture where everyone feels heard and valued.
MKUH staff's Motivation and Involvement scores are among the highest in our peer group, showing that our people feel inspired and included in decision-making (Staff Survey, 2024).
Our benefits
We believe in recognising and rewarding the amazing contribution of our staff and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including:
- Free on-site parking including EV charging
- Complimentary refreshments
- Flexible working arrangements
- Discounted gym membership
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Generous annual leave, with the option to bank holiday entitlement
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
- On-site nursery (charges apply)
- A wide-ranging staff health and wellbeing programme including EAP
- VIVUP products to support your mental, physical, and financial Wellbeing
Job overview
Specialist Radiographer - Trauma, Acute and General (TAG)
Department: ImagingBand: 6, £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum, pro rata
Hours:
Permanent - Full time, 37.5 per week, Part time considered
Fixed term - 2x Full time, 37.5 per week, to cover maternity leave- Fixed term 1 Until 22.02.2027
- Fixed term 2 Until 30.06.2027
All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Interview will be conducted in person only
Are you an experienced Radiographer looking for a more challenging role? Are you looking to take the next step within your career? Or are you looking for an exciting change? We want to hear from you!Milton Keynes is the largest city in Buckinghamshire and located 50 miles northwest of London. Known for its excellent transport links and abundant green space—25% of the urban area is parkland or woodland.
Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) operates across three sites including Community Diagnostic Centres, with a new scanning centre due to open in 2026. With ongoing development in CT, MRI, ultrasound, DEXA, mammography, general x-ray, fluoroscopy and newly installed equipment for both Interventional Radiography and Cath Lab.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Interview date: w/c 01 June 2026
Main duties of the job
Your main duties will include performing a high-quality radiography and delivering high standards of patient care. Contribute to effective training newly qualified radiographers, including BSc/MSc students and apprentices. Managing day to day departmental operational logistics, collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team.
The postholder must hold a BSc (Hons) Radiography, or DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent in Radiography, HCPC registered and have post qualification clinical experience and able to work autonomously.You will be required to Participate in 24/7 Rostered Shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and on-call duties. Flexibility in your approach to work is essential, with an unwavering commitment to keeping patients at the forefront of their clinical practice.
You must demonstrate a commitment to your professional development and the diagnostic imaging services. The department is committed to supporting you in your career pathway. For example, the department may support role extension, such as reporting on axial and appendicular skeleton, chest, and abdomen.
It is an exciting time to join our team! If you think you are up to the challenge, please apply.
Working for our organisation
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
NHS Staff Survey: With high scores in Team Working and Line Management, our teams collaborate, communicate, and care for one another—because we know we’re stronger together.
Work unsupervised, performing all TAG Imaging departmental protocols.
Liaise with referral source where clarification is required regarding the selection of the most clinically appropriate imaging examination and prioritise cases by urgent clinical need.
Act as a professional resource regarding TAG Imaging for other directorate staff and clinical colleagues.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS.This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria- BSc (Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration
- Evidence of a sound level of computer literacy (MS Teams, word, outlook, power point and excel)
- Familiarity with hospital information systems (HIS), radiology information systems (RIS) and picture archiving communications systems (PACS)
- Knowledge of a wide range of diagnostic imaging procedures
- Evidence of keeping informed of the current imaging techniques and practices
- Knowledge of relevant national imaging standards (e.g., IR(ME)R 2017, IRR ’17 and associated codes of practice)
- Possesses 6-month post qualification knowledge and experience as a radiographer.
- UK radiographer work experience
Skills
Essential criteria- Team player who can also work independently.
- Methodical with good organizational and time management skills
- Able to prioritize and to cope in distressing and pressurized circumstances.
- High level of self-motivation and ability to learn and develop.
- Logical approach to problem solving.
- Ability to work to agreed protocols and standards of good practice.
- Flexible attitude to service provision and enthusiasm for change
- Ability to cope with the physical demands of the role which will include manual support/ lifting of patients and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance.
- Proven ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately.
- Previous experience of stock control
Experience
Essential criteria- Clinical experience and a sound knowledge of NHS hospital protocols and practices, minimum 18 months post qualification
- Able to demonstrate extensive clinical experience and knowledge of a wide range of radiographic procedures
- Experience with handling contrast media reactions
- Experience of TAG workloads in busy NHS hospital
- Familiar with fault finding and equipment management within a technological reliant workplace.
- Quality Assurance programme (QA) involvement.
- Recognition of the role played by other specialities in patient healthcare.
- Detailed understanding of radiation protection, associated regulations and application in practice
- Previous supervisory experience
Personal and people development
Essential criteria- Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness.
- Deal calmly and politely with members of hospital staff who are working in areas of extreme pressure.
- To assist less experienced staff & students when in imaging and helping attending students in their training and development.
- Maintain continued professional development as required by HCPC.
Communication
Essential criteria- Good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
- Consistently demonstrates a friendly, professional attitude and approach in the workplace
- Good empathic skills and the ability to manage issues in a caring, compassionate, and considerate manner.
- Able to communicate with all ages, disabilities, and cultures.
- To be able to support distressed patients and carers.
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements
- Sound awareness of data protection, freedom of information and confidentiality issues within NHS
- Ability to work across disciplines and with a wide range of professional groups.
- Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day to-day basis.
- Professional in appearance and conduct
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS.This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.