Radiographer

WWL; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

WWL (Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) is recruiting for a Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographer. The role is 37.5 hours per week across Wrightington, with on-call and night requirements, and a structured induction with radiology team support.

Applicants will gain experience in trauma, general and orthopaedic imaging, fluoroscopy, paediatrics, and nuclear medicine rotations. Flexibility and commitment to 7-day service are essential.

Qualifications

• High visual skills for imaging interpretation.
• Perform radiography according to departmental protocols.
• Set high standards of radiography as determined by procedures and policies.
• Ensure care of patients attending for diagnostic imaging.

Responsibilities

• Have high visual skills for imaging interpretation.
• To perform radiography as required in keeping with Departmental protocols.
• To set high standards of radiography as determined by Standard Procedures and Directorate Policies.
• To be responsible for the correct care of patients attending for diagnostic imaging.
• Participate in out of hours on-call service.
• Act in radiation protection for staff and patients following local rules and IR(MER) 2017.
• Ensure high image quality and professional conduct.
• Coordinate staff and resources across four sites when on duty as senior in charge.
• Liaise with lead radiographers across sites to maintain staffing levels.

Skills

High visual skills

Radiography procedures

Professional communication

Education

Diploma of the College of Radiographers or Bachelor degree in Radiology

HCPC registration

Job description

Main area Radiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (flexible 7 day working including nights and on call at Wrightington) Job ref 302-26-8298090S-SHS

Site Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NN Town Wigan Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum, Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 28/10/2026 23:59

People at the Heart. One Team. Your Career at WWL.

Job overview

This is a great opportunity for a Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographer.

We would like to invite you to join our friendly, dynamic team at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We host diagnostic services in four sites offering clinical services across a diverse range of specialities. The role is 37.5 hours per week and involves working across 7 days including nights and on call at Wrightington.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Band 6 General Radiographer. New team members will be supported with a structured induction, and support from all members of the Radiology team. New team members are supported and encouraged to develop their radiography and patient care skills.

Successful candidates will be able to gain a wide range of experience. This will include trauma imaging, general and specialist orthopaedic imaging, theatre and mobile imaging, paediatrics, fluoroscopy, and dental radiography. We are committed to providing increased opportunities to gain more experience in specialised areas and are introducing rotation into both DEXA and Nuclear Medicine. We have a fantastic reporting radiographer team, as well as advanced clinical practitioners performing GI fluoroscopy procedures.

This position carries a commitment to flexible working hours and will include on-call at Wrightington across a 7-day working week.

Evidence of qualifications will be requested

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

Wrightington Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence delivers world renowned innovations in orthopaedic care from some of the UK’s leading Consultants, many whom have an international reputation for surgical excellence.

At the Thomas Linacre Outpatient centre we image a variety of GP and patients from the outpatient clinics.

Leigh Infirmary has been chosen as the location of our new state of the art Community Diagnostic Centre. The existing General Radiography rooms are to be replaced with high specification Digital Radiography equipment to image patients referred from Primary Care, patients from the Walk in Centre and outpatient clinics.

The Royal Albert Edward Infirmary provides a base for emergency and acute work. The department hosts an interventional suite which offers the opportunity of rotation as well as general fluoroscopic techniques that are delivered in two recently upgraded fluoroscopy rooms. The team undertake a range of procedures. The department includes 5 plain film imaging rooms. It is a busy department offering a range of experience. The Wigan site manages patients from a wide range of clinical specialities including Surgery, Medicine, Critical Care and Paediatrics. The site is a designated Trauma Unit which supports the Greater Manchester Trauma Network. The service has a dedicated Paediatric Emergency Care Unit with a large Maternity Unit and Paediatric ward. Staff may attend these areas to perform mobile imaging, including neonatal imaging.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

§ Have high visual skills for imaging interpretation

§ To perform radiography as required in keeping with Departmental protocols.

§ To set high standards of radiography as determined by Standard Procedures and Directorate Policies

§ To be responsible for the correct care of patients attending for diagnostic imaging.

§ It is an essential requirement to participate in out of hours on-call service.

§ To act in a responsible way in matters of radiation protection for staff and patients. To seek help from Radiation Protection Supervisor when required. To follow the local rules at all times. To fully observe the Ionising Radiation (medical Exposure) Regulation 2017

§ To ensure high standards of image quality.

§ Conduct oneself in a professional manner.

§ To be responsible for ensuring that the correct staff to patient ratio is maintained within existing resources at any given time across all four sites when operating as the senior in charge

§ To liaise with other lead radiographers across one or all four sites to maintain adequate and safe staffing levels on a daily basis

§ To be flexible to changes in service demands, undertaking from a range of possibilities, any combination of the following duties: -

§ Rotation into other imaging modalities

§ Quality Assurance

§ Exercise judgement based on knowledge and experience in order to assess and interpret patient condition and amend technique/protocol from a range of alternatives.

§ To ensure Picture Archive Communication Systems (PACS) images are in keeping with standards required in department protocols.

§ To assess a radiological referral is relevant in keeping from Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER) 2017

§ Have a high level of dexterity, correlation and sensory skills and a high level of co‑ordination in order to do complex physical skills to manipulate patients safely for positioning and equipment with precision on a daily basis.

§ To be able to demonstrate a high degree of physical co‑ordination in order to be able to use keyboard skills to manipulate images and for data entry.

§ Have high visual skills for imaging interpretation.

§ To raise and highlight any issues/problems within the Department to the appropriate person.

§ To plan and prioritise own workload, taking into account clinical and service needs across all modalities and all sites

§ To participate in an effective patient appointment system.

§ To provide cover for colleagues as directed by the line manager.

§ To become familiar with the location of departmental resources.

§ To co‑ordinate efficient running of the Radiology Department.

§ To know protocols/procedures should a breakdown or a fault occur related to the Department.

§ Must demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills in order to exchange information with patients who may have a variety of barriers to understand, often in distressing or emotive circumstances.

§ To assist and offer advice to clinicians, wards and departments on the practical application for IRMER 2017 x-rays and IRR2017

§ To assist and offer advice to clinicians, wards and departments on the administration of the PACS system.

§ To maintain a professional demeanour, attitude and outlook at all times with all colleagues within the Trust.

§ To deal with potentially malicious conversations liable to undermine the service or an individual.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Either Diploma of the College of Radiographers (DCR) or Bachelor degree in Radiology
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of further studying and development.

Experience

• Substantial Radiographic experience
• Extensive hospital based experience post-qualification.

Skills

• High standard of general Radiography Skills.
• Ability to adapt and work efficiently in all areas of General Radiography.
• Managing of own, departmental and cross site workload
• Evidence of being involved in senior duties
• Evidence of supporting other senior staff in their duties
• Experience of Fluoroscopy - performing barium swallows and Video Fluoroscopy imaging

Knowledge

• Must be able to demonstrate clear evidence of being professionally up to date
• Basic IT skills/computer and literacy
• Have knowledge and awareness for cross site working

Additional

• Team Worker
• Calm
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
• Participation in the Wrightington on call rota to ensure service delivery

The Trust reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated closing date if there is a high volume of applications.

We endeavour to inform all applicants of the outcome of their application by email or SMS text message.

Guidance on Completing Your Application

Applications are assessed against the person specification. We strongly encourage you to use the supporting information section to demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria, providing clear examples where possible.

On-Call

Please note that some roles may require participation in an on-call rota, particularly those that are operational in nature.

WWL is part of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. We recognise continuous or ‘unbroken’ service from any Greater Manchester Local Authority, NHS organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. This ensures access to our service‑related benefits.

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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.