Diagnostic Radiographer Apprentice - 3 Years Fixed-Term Post

A Vacancy at Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust.

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, enthusiastic and capable individual keen to join the X-ray department to gain qualification as Diagnostic Radiographer. The successful candidate will be required to rotate through all our sites (Stanmore and Bolsover Street) for inhouse clinical training. The academic component will be provided by one of our partner universities.

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 , 5 portable ward machines, 2 O-arm units, 1 Cios Spin unit, a DEXA scanner and 15 theatre image intensifiers. We have also installed EOS scanner and HiRise Ped CT scanner, recently. There will be opportunity to train in both scanners.

The Apprenticeship Radiographers will be required to work Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm

A training plan is provided to facilitate development of skills and competencies to become a Band 5 Radiographer within 36 months after starting employment at Band 4 level.

The successful candidate will be expected to complete work-based, online and self-directed alongside university days as dictated by timetable. Apprenticeship assistant practitioners will be supported and supervised in the radiology department by qualified radiographers.

Please see attached job description for the full list of responsibilities.

At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:

• Scored above the national average for the

People Promises

"We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.

• Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
• Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."

At RNOH, we’re committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive. ​

Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including

• 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare

At RNOH, we are more than a workplace—we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.

The post holder will be clinically responsible to the Superintendent Radiographer and be expected to perform a wide range of X-ray procedures under supervision of radiographers.

You will work according to Trust and departmental level protocols with supervision and ensure you comply with IRMER17 and IRR17 regulations at all times, ensuring all patient radiation doses are as low as possible and that every exposure is justified.

You will ensure the safety of all patients and staff who enter the radiation controlled areas.

You will be expected to keep accurate patient records and manage patient images on PACS

You will uphold the Trust values of

• Patient’s first, always
• Excellence in all we do
• Trust, Honesty and Respect for each other
• Equality for all

Please see attached job description for the full list of responsibilities.

This advert closes on Sunday 25 Oct 2026