Band 6 - Senior Radiographer - shift system, Radiology

NHS Jobs; Watford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 Senior Radiographer to join the Radiology team across three sites in Watford, St Albans and Hemel Hempstead. The role operates within a shift system including long days, nights and weekends with days off during the week.

Applicants should have Band 5 radiography experience with the required competencies for Band 6 progression. The post offers substantive and fixed-term contracts with part-time options as discussed at interview.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Be an effective member of the Radiology team, providing a high standard of imaging services to Radiologists and patients.
• Mentor junior staff and students.
• Complete and keep records of QA testing.
• Follow IRMER17 regulations whilst undertaking radiology examinations to a high standard.
• Demonstrate strong communication and alignment with trust values.

Education

DCR(R) or BSc Radiography

Mandatory CPD

HCPC registration

PgD in cross-sectional modality

Job description

Go back West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 6 - Senior Radiographer - shift system, Radiology

The closing date is 15 October 2026

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

The duties and responsibilities of the post holder include:

• 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]

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.

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