Band 6 - Rotational Radiographer, Radiology

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Watford is looking for a dedicated Band 6 Rotational Radiographer to join their team for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. This senior role involves providing high-quality imaging services, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and relevant post-qualification experience. The position also offers flexible working options, reflecting the organization's commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must have post qualification experience across various modalities.
• Up-to-date continuing professional development required.
• Experience in CT imaging is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-standard imaging services to Radiologists and patients.
• Mentor junior staff and students.
• Complete and maintain QA testing records.
• Ensure compliance with IRMER17 regulations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of adaptive techniques

Public sector/NHS knowledge

Education

DCR(R) or BSc Radiography

HCPC registration

PgD in a cross-sectional modality

Job description

Band 6 - Rotational Radiographer, Radiology

The closing date is 12 January 2026

We have an opportunity for a dedicated senior rotational radiographer to join our team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, supporting a 24/7 service model. This is a 12-month fixed-term position to provide maternity leave cover.

This is a key senior role within the department, where you will take responsibility for both acute and elective imaging, working as part of an established and supportive shift team.

You will play an active role in delivering high-quality patient care while supporting service efficiency and clinical excellence.

This post is ideal for existing band 5 and 6 Radiographers looking to broaden their acute radiographic and leadership experience within an established, successful, and popular 24/7 team.

Main duties of the job

• Being an effective member of the Radiology team, providing a high standard of imaging services to Radiologists and patients.
• Mentoring junior staff and students.
• Completing and record keeping of QA testing.
• Following IRMER17 regulations whilst undertaking radiology examinations to a high standard.
• Candidates must be strong communicators who share our trust values.

About us

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 If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [e-mail] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick “Member of the Armed Forces Community” on the application form. 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.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

• Either DCR(R) or BSc Radiography. Attendance at mandatory training sessions.
• Evidence of up-to-date CPD.
• HCPC registration.
• PgD in a cross‑sectional modality.

Knowledge:

• Good knowledge of adaptive techniques.
• Aware of current trends relevant to the profession.
• Public sector/NHS knowledge.

Experience:

• Post qualification experience across a range of modalities.
• Wide range of experience in CT.
• NHS experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust