Band 6 - Cross Sectional Radiographer, Radiology

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in St Albans is seeking an experienced Radiographer in CT and/or MRI. You'll join a dedicated team, enhance patient services with modern technology, and have flexible working options for a better work-life balance. Ideal candidates are Band 5 and 6 Radiographers with strong communication skills and a commitment to the trust's values.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Staff wellbeing and development programs

Qualifications

• Ideal for Band 5 and 6 Radiographers looking to expand skills.
• Strong communication skills aligned with trust values.

Responsibilities

• Enhance service quality with modern CT and MRI scanners.
• Deliver high-quality imaging services.
• Mentor radiology staff and students.
• Maintain records for QA testing.
• Adhere to IRMER17 regulations.

Skills

Communication

CT and/or MRI experience

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Radiographer in CT and/or MRI to join our dedicated team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Trust. Our Radiology Service is expanding and the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) will offer enhanced services to patients. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

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

About the Organisation & Benefits

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. 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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