Cross Sectional Radiographer

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Band 6 Radiographers to join the Cross Sectional Team. The role covers CT and MRI duties across multiple sites, including evenings and night shifts.

The post requires experience in MRI/CT, NHS service knowledge, and active CPD. Training is provided for interchange between MRI and CT, with opportunities to contribute to service development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience across MRI and/or CT procedures.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and knowledge of current CT/MRI advances.
• Recent NHS experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic imaging primarily in CT and MRI.
• Rotate between MRI and CT after training, with flexibility across sites.
• Participate in CT night rotation and out-of-hours standby.
• Work across 7 days and multiple sites, including nights.
• Provide leadership and training to junior staff.

Skills

MRI procedures

CT procedures

CPD active

NHS experience

Education

Registered Radiographer (UK)

Tools

Siemens CT

Siemens MRI 1.5T

3T MRI (planned)

Job description

We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 6 Radiographer's to permanently join the Cross Sectional Team at WWL Teaching Hospitals.

The post is for 37.5 hours per week, part time hours will be considered. Candidates should have a flexible approach to their working hours as this contract will be flexible across 7 day working, including evenings, weekends, nights, stand-by and across multiple sites.

WWL offers cross sectional imaging across 3 sites which includes Wrightington, Wigan and our new state of the art Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Leigh Infirmary. Our portfolio includes 5 Siemens CT scanners and 3 Siemens MRI 1.5T wide bore scanners across all sites and a new 3T MRI at the Wrightington site in 2025.

You must have proven experience of an extensive range of MRI and/or CT procedures and a demonstrable high level of MRI and/or CT scanning knowledge. It is essential to have recent NHS experience. You should have evidence of ongoing CPD activities incorporating current advances in both CT and MRI.

The role will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards.

Advert may close early if a high volume of quality applications are received.

Evidence of qualifications will be requested on interview and during compliance checks.

The successful post holder will-

• Perform such duties as will assist in the provision of an effective and efficient diagnostic imaging service, primarily within CT and MRI.
• Undertake interchangeable working between the MRI and CT departments following completion of the relevant in-house training programmes, demonstrating a flexible approach to work, in line with the requirements of future service developments and expansion of services.
• Participate in the CT night rotation and out of hours CT standby service to cover the CT night service in the event of unplanned sickness.
• Work flexible hours to meet the demands of the service across 7 days and multiple sites, this will also include night shift rotation.
• Work within the CT/MRI department, providing leadership and training to more junior staff.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to provide high-quality acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, our staff are central to everything we do - we believe that happy staff make for happy patients, and this ethos underpins our culture and our success.

We have a strong, recognised track record in staff engagement and in living our values:

• People at the Heart
• Listen and Involve
• Kind and Respectful
• ONE Team

We are committed to placing patients at the heart of every decision and delivering safe, effective care that protects dignity and enhances experience. We seek to recruit people who share our values, our passion for high-quality care, and our belief in working together as One Team.

At WWL, we recognise the strength that comes from a rich and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kathryn Grundy Job title: Cross Sectional Imaging Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01942 822050