Radiographer

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Radiographer to join the General X-ray team on a fixed 12-month basis. The role involves working across four sites with a flexible shift pattern, including extended days, to support a 24/7 radiography service.

Applicants should hold a BSc in Radiography or the DCR(R) and be HCPC registered. A preceptorship and mentorship are provided to support new starters in integrating into the team.

Qualifications

• BSc in Radiography or DCR(R) and HCPC registration required.
• Ability to work across multiple sites and rotate through different X-ray modalities.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the General X-ray team across Wirral University Teaching Hospital sites.
• Participate in a 24/7 service with on-call duties.

Skills

Team player

Enthusiastic

Motivated

Education

BSc in Radiography

HCPC registered

Job description

WUTH Radiology department is looking to recruit a Band 5 Radiographer to join our General X-ray team for a fixed 12 month contract. We require applications from highly motivated, forward thinking, enthusiastic, team playing radiographers to join the team on a full time basis.

We are a friendly, busy, dynamic team who are committed to delivering an excellent service with patient care at the centre. The X-Ray staff enjoy a wide variety of modalities to rotate around, as well as multiple sites.

We have 4 sites for staff to rotate around, giving an opportunity to see a range of different patients and work in different environments. This allows for staff to advance their learning and skills.

Shift patterns can include weekdays, weekends and nights. Alongside our flat-week shifts, we offer the opportunity during the shift rotation pattern to work full time hours over 3 extended days, which has been warmly received by the current staff highlighting an improved work-life balance.

The rota is a mix of Mon-Fri 9-5, 3 Long Days, 3 evenings or 3 Night shifts, with staff rotating through the different options. The ability to swap these with colleagues has allowed staff to be able to more flexible and given staff a more varied work flow.

A preceptorship programme along with an individual mentor, is offered to ensure new starters are aware of our working processes before undertaking any out of hours duties and to ensure new started feel fully supported and integrated into the team.

You will be required to work all 4 sites across WUTH.

You must be able to work extended days and shifts patterns to meet the demands of a robust 24/7 service for Main X-ray.

You will also participate in an on call system.

You will have the opportunity to work through a variety of modalities, across multiple sites in differing environments.

Applicants must hold the BSc in Radiography or the DCR(R) and be HCPC registered.

The successful candidates will be expected to uphold Trust Core Values and behaviours

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jennifer Hough Job title: X-Ray Imaging Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0151 482 7929