Radiographer

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to develop skills across various imaging specializations in a supportive environment, with flexible working hours and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and highly motivated.
• Evidence of qualifications required at interview.
• Experience in trauma imaging, general and specialist orthopaedic imaging.

Responsibilities

• Perform trauma imaging and general radiography.
• Provide patient care and support during imaging procedures.
• Participate in on-call duties across a 7-day week.

Skills

Patient care

Imaging techniques

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Radiographer

Job description

Job Opportunity: Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated qualified or soon-to-be qualified Radiographer to join our team at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer.

Join our friendly, dynamic team across four sites, offering a diverse range of clinical services. We provide a structured induction and ongoing support from our Radiology team to help you develop your radiography and patient care skills.

Successful candidates will gain experience in trauma imaging, general and specialist orthopaedic imaging, theatre and mobile imaging, paediatrics, fluoroscopy, and dental radiography. We are committed to expanding opportunities in specialized areas. Our team includes apprentice assistant practitioners and advanced clinical practitioners performing GI fluoroscopy procedures.

This position involves flexible working hours, including on-call duties across a 7-day week. Evidence of qualifications will be required at interview and during compliance checks.

Our facilities include:

1. Wrightington Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence, renowned for orthopaedic care.
2. Thomas Linacre Outpatient Centre, imaging GP and outpatient clinic patients.
3. Leigh Infirmary, home to our new Community Diagnostic Centre with high-spec digital radiography equipment.
4. Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, supporting emergency, acute, interventional, and fluoroscopy procedures, including neonatal imaging and trauma services.

We value our staff and are committed to providing safe, effective, and dignified patient care. If you share our values, we invite you to apply.

For further information or informal visits, please contact:

• Kathryn Whittle, Clinical Imaging Manager, email: [e-mail], tel: [phone]
• Danica Thorpe, Deputy Clinical Imaging Manager, tel: [phone]