Diagnostic Radiographer

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking motivated Radiographers to join the Radiology team. This position offers opportunities for new and experienced Radiographers to enhance skills in CT, MRI, and general radiographic practices while providing quality patient care in state-of-the-art facilities.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or experienced Radiographers welcome.
• Postgraduate experience preferred for mentorship opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality x-ray imaging per protocols.
• Participate in on-call x-ray service and mobile procedures.
• Assist in training students and apprentices.

Skills

Patient Care

Imaging Techniques

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Radiography

Job description

Job overview

We are looking for highly motivated Radiographers to join our very busy Radiology team here at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), Telford site which includes a rotation to the state-of-the-art Community Diagnostic Centre in Telford. Interested? Submit an application today! These posts would be suitable for newly qualified (including 2025 graduates) or experienced Radiographers who would be provided with the opportunity to develop their skills in CT and MRI as well as all aspects of General Radiographer.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out quality x-ray imaging in line with departmental protocols
• Undertake theatre and mobile x-ray procedures
• Participate in the on call and out-of-hours x-ray service
• Assist in training students and apprentices
• To provide a high-quality service for patients across the department
• Undertake CT brain and cervical spine scans to support the on-call service
• To carry out clinical and administrative work as a member of the Radiology team

Working for our organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

In 2022 we completed a £7 million equipment upgrade within our Radiology departments with 2 new Philips Azurion, 2 replacement general fluoroscopy rooms, 8 general x-ray rooms and 4 mobiles. In addition, the RSH site boasts a brand-new imaging suite in the ‘Evolution Scanning Suite’ with Siemens CT and MRI scanners. PRH has had Canon Aquillion CT scanner installed in 2019 and 2021 and includes a rotation to the state of the art Community Diagnostic Centre based in Telford which provides DXR, CT , Ultrasound and MRI.

All Radiographers with more than 1 year post graduate experience contribute to the training and mentorship of trainees and the department has an excellent on-site teaching environment. The department is fully committed to role extension and has practicing Radiographers undertaking Ultrasound, Barium Swallows, CT Colonoscopies and plain film reporting. The department is fully committed to Advanced Practice and the development of our teams supported by our Consultant Radiographer and working closely with our Consultant Radiologists.