Band 6 - Cross Sectional Radiographer (CDC), Radiology

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; St Albans; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is expanding its Radiology Service and seeking an experienced Radiographer in CT and/or MRI. This role offers the chance to work in a modern Community Diagnostic Centre equipped with advanced imaging technology, enhancing patient care by increasing scanning capacity. The position includes participation in a 7-day working rota with long shifts, ensuring ample time off during the week. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to innovation and excellence in patient care, with a focus on staff wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Staff wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in CT and/or MRI imaging is essential.
• Strong communication skills are necessary for team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality imaging services to patients.
• Mentor radiology staff and students.
• Adhere to IRMER17 regulations during examinations.

Skills

CT Imaging

MRI Imaging

Quality Assurance (QA)

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Radiography

Postgraduate training in CT/MRI

Job description

Our Radiology Service is expanding! Starting in April 2025, our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) will offer enhanced services to patients.

We are seeking an experienced Radiographer in CT and/or MRI to join our dedicated team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Trust.

The post holder will participate in our 7-day working rota, featuring long shifts that provide ample time off during the week.

You will primarily be based at St Albans City Hospital, with the flexibility to work at our other locations, Hemel Hempstead Hospital and Watford General Hospital.

The development of the Community Diagnostic Centre, equipped with modern CT and MRI scanners, will enhance service quality for patients by increasing scanning capacity and reducing referral-to-treatment times.

These position is ideal for current Band 5 and 6 Radiographers with CT and/or MRI experience who want to expand their skills and become part of our established team.

• Act as an effective member of the Radiology team, delivering high-quality imaging services to patients.
• Mentor radiology staff and students.
• Complete and maintain records for QA testing.
• Adhere to IRMER17 regulations while performing radiology examinations to the highest standards.
  
  

The successful candidate must be a strong communicator who shares our trust values.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

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We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Hannah Reynolds Job title: Lead Superintendent Radiographer Email address: [e-mail]