Band 6 - Senior Radiographer - Shift System, Radiology

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust; Waterford; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a senior radiographer (Band 6) to join the Radiology team across Watford, St Albans, and Hemel Hempstead. The role involves a shift pattern including long days, nights, and weekends, with flexibility for days off during the week.

You will work across three sites with well-equipped imaging facilities and will mentor junior staff, ensure QA testing, and uphold IRMER17 standards while delivering high-quality imaging to patients.

Qualifikationen

• DCR(R) or BSc Radiography with HCPC registration.
• Evidence of up-to-date CPD.
• Mandatory training sessions.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

NHS experience

Strong communication

Team mentoring

Ausbildung

DCR(R) or BSc Radiography

HCPC registration

CPD evidence

Tools

IRMER17 compliance

Jobbeschreibung

Job summary

We have an opportunity for a dedicated senior radiographer to join our team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This position involves working within our shift system, which includes long days, nights, and weekends, offering flexibility with days off during the week. You will have the opportunity to work across our three sites: Watford, St Albans, and Hemel Hempstead. Our facilities are well-equipped with six CT scanners, three MRI scanners, 10 DR mobile units, and 10 DR general rooms. We welcome applications from current Band 5 Radiographers who have completed the relevant competencies required to progress to a Band 6 role. Full-time and part-time vacancies are available on both substantive and fixed-term contracts; further details will be discussed at interview.

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. https://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.

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £41,957 to £50,387 a year inc HCA

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 360-C-11872

Job locations: Cross Site, Watford, WD18 0HB, United Kingdom

Job description

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.

Knowledge

• Good knowledge of adaptive techniques.
• Aware of current trends relevant to the profession.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

• Employer name: West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
• Address: Cross Site, Watford, WD18 0HB, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

• For questions about the job, contact: Lead Superintendent Radiographer, Ben Vranjkovic, [e-mail]