Bank Radiographer

Walsall Healthcare; Walsall; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Staff accommodation where available

Job summary

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is inviting applications for a Bank Radiographer at Walsall Manor Hospital. The role involves providing a high-quality imaging service across plain film, CT, and fluoroscopy, with flexible shifts including out of hours and weekends.

You should hold a BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and be HCPC registered. NHS experience is desirable; a seven-day service pattern is expected, with opportunities to rotate through A&E, theatres, and outpatient imaging.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification is required.
• HCPC Registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Observe and comply with Ionising Radiation Regulations and local rules.
• Undertake radiographic examinations to a high standard including plain film, CT and fluoroscopy.
• Provide a high quality imaging service and participate in CPD and audits.
• Work out of hours and participate in seven day service as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC Registration

Job description

Should you have any queries for the resourcing team, they are available from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. To get in touch please call 01922 656161.

Main area Radiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Bank Hours Flexible working - Any shifts as per service requirement including out of hours and weekends. Job ref 407-WCCSS-8350030

Site Walsall Manor Hospital Town Walsall Salary £32,073 - £48,117 per anum Salary period Session by session Closing 09/11/2026 08:00

Walsall Manor Hospital is a busy district general hospital offering compete range of acute services. The Trust primarily serves the immediate population of Walsall with some patients requiring more specialised treatment at other, neighbouring Trusts. The Trust continues to invest in its facilities and services, supporting high-quality care for the communities it serves.

This role offers the opportunity to work within our integrated care model, contributing to high-quality services that help people remain independent in their own homes and communities.

We are committed to investing in our workforce and creating an environment where colleagues can learn, contribute and develop. Our new Urgent Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, demonstrates our ongoing investment in facilities and services.

As an employee, you’ll benefit from an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package (detailed in Employer Description above), plus access to NHS pension arrangements and staff accommodation where available.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant, currently holding the Bronze Award, underlining our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community.

RESPECT – COMPASSION – TEAMWORK – PROFESSIONALISM

Job overview

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the local area with over 4,500 staff. The Trust supports Flexible Working Arrangements and Race Equality. We have a commitment to education, training and staff development.

Bank Contract - Shifts as per service requirements

• To observe Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017, Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017, Local Rules, Policies and Procedures, in line with promoting radiation protection
• To undertake radiographic examinations to a high standard
• To provide a high quality imaging service
• To participate in clinical audit / CPD
• Out of hours, to independently prioritise and organise workload to meet demand
• To provide plain film, Fluorscopy and/or CT service.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for the post of Bank Radiographer. We are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals who would like to develop their skills and career in radiography. You should be motivated, keen to develop and have good communication skills, assisting in the delivery of an innovative high quality service. We would also like to encourage newly qualified radiographers who qualify this summer to apply.

You will possess a BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification and should be registered with the Health Professions Council.

NHS Experience is a desirable criteria.

The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, being able to work within a versatile team and complete CT head and neck exams. You will rotate through A&E and outpatient Plain Film, CT, Fluoroscopy, Theatres and Dental Imaging. We encourage CPD activities with protected study time and departmental research.

A flexible attitude to working time is required and you will be expected to take part in the departments seven day service.

Working for our organisation

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. There is a new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre which will houses a new Emergency Department (including Children’s Emergency Department), co-located Paediatric Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Unit and Urgent Care Centre.

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a BME background and people with a disability as these groups are currently under-represented at senior level. We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.

We support flexible working for all employees and prospective applicants.

Any settled workers meeting the requirements must be offered the position in preference to any non-resident candidates meeting the requirements, unless the role falls under a PhD-level code, in which case sponsorship may be attained.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Professional

• Embrace change, learning new techniques and enhancing role as required
• Supervise and undertake assessments of students and assistant practitioners.
• Make judgements regarding their competency to work independently in situations where their actions can directly affect patient diagnosis
• Provide guidance, support and mentorship to less experienced colleagues and other professionals
• Promote a multi-professional approach to service delivery
• Undertake CPD to maintain fitness to practice
• To be accountable for own professional activities within the limitations of personal expertise and agreed knowledge and skills framework
• To work within a pressurised environment due to unpredictable workloads and patient demands
• Work well within a multidisciplinary team to promote cross-boundary working
• Encourage and maintain good working relationships with other departments and have a flexible approach to work ensuring departmental efficiency
• To maintain a smart and professional image

Clinical / Technical

• To participate in out of hours duties as required
• To perform radiographic examinations
• To use analytical and judgemental skills to interpret radiographs, accurately differentiating between normal and abnormal findings, taking appropriate action as required
• To be competent in the operation of the Radiology Information System / PACS System
• To be aware of the role and importance of the range of radiographic investigations
• To maintain patient dignity and confidentiality whilst undertaking examinations
• To participate in own individual performance reviews (IPRs) as per Trust policy
• To ensure that adequate radiation protection is given to self, patient and others in line with IR(ME)R 2000, IRR 1999 (including local rules)
• To implement radiographic protocols to meet the needs of the service
• May have to deal with frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions i.e odours, body fluids, verbal aggression
• May have to deal with exposure to traumatic and highly distressing circumstances
• To participate in out of hours and on call service delivery as required
• To use a wide range of technical equipment to gain maximum clinical information and enhance diagnostic accuracy
• To use manual handling aids competently as required by the Trust for safety of both patients and staff
• To perform quality assurance checks on equipment, under the direction of a senior Radiographer
• To document any equipment faults or breakdowns in a timely manner and notify the Superintendent Radiographer
• To regularly use and be competent in using the Radiology Patient Management System
• To evaluate images for technical quality and use sound judgement to utilise imaging equipment and accessories to optimise image quality
• To supervise the activities of students and trainees within the department to ensure that they observe health and safety rules and fire regulations
• To review radiographic examination referrals for appropriateness and priority
• Develop and promote good working relationships between multidisciplinary teams
• When working out of hours, to prioritise patients independently and to organise workload form a wide variety of referral pathways
• Maintain a safe working environment for both staff and patients and recognise the need for evaluating, reporting on and acting on risk within the department
• Report all clinical and non-clinical incidents and near misses in the department according to Trust policy, to ensure timely investigation
• Work within, and contribute to, evidence based protocols and guidelines
• Take an active part in implementing new services, to enhance and improve patient care
• To participate in audit, when required, under the direction of the Superintendent Radiographer
• To ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained within the department and to adhere to infection control policies
• Take responsibility for the provision of suitable recorded images in line with data protection legislation, adhering to IT security systems policy and data protection
• Any other duties commensurate with grade and experience as required.

Person specification

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration

Experience

• Have previous experience of working within an imaging department
• Evidence of CPD
• Ability to assess and develop junior colleagues
• NHS Experience

Knowledge

• Experience of Imaging Modalities
• Ability to work within a team
• Aware of own strengths and weaknesses
• Committed to quality improvement
• Evidence of up to date knowledge, including radiation protection
• Knowledge of health and safety
• Computer Literacy
• Able to foster good working relationships
• NHS experience

Please note your application will be transferred from the NHS Jobs system to the internal Walsall Healthcare Trac System. All correspondence will be sent via Trac.

Sponsorship and Visas

We welcome applications from all candidates with the right to work in the UK, including those on Health and Care Visas, Graduate Visas, or other valid permissions. All candidates will be considered on equal terms.

This Trust currently recruits successfully from the domestic labour market and has a sufficient pool of suitably qualified candidates for Band 3 roles. Visa sponsorship is therefore not available for this role currently. Candidates who already hold the right to work in the UK, including those on an existing Health and Care Visa, Graduate Visa, or any other valid permission are welcome to apply and will be considered on equal terms. This position is reviewed regularly in line with Home Office guidance. Right to work will be verified at each stage of the recruitment and monitored throughout employment. All candidates who are offered a position will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK as part of the pre-employment checks process. Where a candidates' right to work is derived from another person’s immigration permission, the Trust will discuss the implications of this with the candidate before a permanent post is confirmed, to ensure that both parties understand the terms on which employment can be sustained.

Recruitment and Selection Approach

In line with best practice and regulatory guidance, our selection process is fair, consistent and based on your ability to perform the role, contribute to the organisation and your potential for development.

What to expect:

• Application screening: Your application will be reviewed against the person specification
• Interview: Typically, a panel interview with competency-based and values-based questions
• Assessment: Role-dependent assessments may include practical tasks or presentations
• Timeline: We aim to complete the process within 47 days of the closing date. Recruitment Journey is attached to all live vacancies.
• We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates at any stage. Please contact us to discuss your needs.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates at any stage. Please contact us to discuss your needs.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Please note this vacancy may close early due to high volume of applications