Band 6 - Senior Radiographer - shift system, Radiology

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated senior radiographer for a full-time role across multiple sites. This position supports professional growth through a Trust Preceptorship programme and offers flexibility with working hours. Ideal for Band 5 or Band 6 Radiographers eager to enhance their careers in a progressive Trust providing excellent patient care.

Benefits

Trust Preceptorship programme

Excellent education and career progression opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must be a current Band 5 or Band 6 Radiographer.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and students.
• Strong understanding of IRMER17 regulations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication

Job description

We have an opportunity for a dedicated senior radiographer to join our team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

This is a full-time position that 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.

Exciting Developments Are Underway At Our Trust

A new, bespoke interventional suite is being constructed at the Watford site, enhancing our fluoroscopy services and creating opportunities for professional growth and role development.

Our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in St Albans is progressing rapidly, with work beginning soon. This will expand our capacity with additional CT, MRI, and plain film imaging.

We welcome applications from current Band 5 Radiographers and Band 6 Radiographers looking for a new opportunity.

We offer a Trust Preceptorship programme and excellent education and career progression opportunities.

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.
  
  

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ben Vranjkovic Job title: Intervention Lead Radiographer Email address: [e-mail]