Rotational Radiographer

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Staff accommodation

Job summary

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Radiographer to rotate across CT, general X-ray, and interventional services. The role is full-time, Band 6, with a permanent contract and 37.5 hours per week, including out-of-hours and weekends.

The successful candidate will hold a BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, be HCPC-registered, and demonstrate postgraduate experience. You will work in a multidisciplinary team and support teaching and quality assurance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate experience in radiography preferred.
• Be registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience in CT and interventional procedures is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a safe, high-quality imaging service to patients.
• Participate in out-of-hours, night and weekend rosters as required.
• Lead the CT/X-ray department when needed and liaise with Leads.
• Train junior staff and new starters in radiographic practices.
• Carry out clinical audits and equipment QA as required.

Skills

CT

General X-ray

Interventional

Education

BSc Diagnostic Radiography

Job description

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Main area Imaging Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (including out of hours and weekends.) Job ref 407-WCCSS-8243770

Site Walsall Manor Hospital Town Walsall Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 25/09/2026 08:00

Walsall Manor Hospital is a busy district general hospital offering compete range of acute services. The Trust primarily serves the immediate population of Walsall with some patients requiring more specialised treatment at other, neighbouring Trusts. The Trust continues to invest in its facilities and services, supporting high-quality care for the communities it serves.

This role offers the opportunity to work within our integrated care model, contributing to high-quality services that help people remain independent in their own homes and communities.

We are committed to investing in our workforce and creating an environment where colleagues can learn, contribute and develop. Our new Urgent Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, demonstrates our ongoing investment in facilities and services.

As an employee, you’ll benefit from an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package (detailed in Employer Description above), plus access to NHS pension arrangements and staff accommodation where available.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant, currently holding the Bronze Award, underlining our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community.

Job overview

The post holder will rotate through CT , General X-ray departments, Cath lab and Interventional on a daily basis, depending on where the individual has been rostered to. Therefore, a flexible and adaptive working attitude is crucial, along with a willingness to participate in the out of hours and weekend rotas.

Key objectives of the post: To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team - showing flexibility of shared tasks to ensure that we provide the best quality service in a pleasant environment for both fellow staff and patients.

Main duties of the job

To ensure that a safe, high quality, efficient service is delivered to all patients and Consultant users.

To participate in out of hours, night and weekend shifts, as per the monthly roster.

To lead the CT/X-ray department/Interventional, when required, and liaise closely with the Leads.

To train junior members of staff and new starters.

To undertake clinical audit and equipment QA as and when required.

You will possess a BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification and should be registered with the Health Care Professions Council. The successful candidate will have proven postgraduate experience and the ability to work within a versatile team whilst also being able to use their own initiative and work independently. You should have the desire to teach others, have good organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise tasks and effectively liaise with other departments.

Working for our organisation

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development of our Pleck Road site was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. Work is also well underway on its multi-million pound new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre which will house a new Emergency Department (including Children’s Emergency Department), co-located Paediatric Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Unit and Urgent Care Centre. This is scheduled for completion this year.

We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from some 60 sites including Health Centres and GP surgeries. Covering Walsall and beyond, our multidisciplinary services include rapid response in the community and home-based care, so that those with long-term conditions and the frail and elderly, can remain in their own homes to be cared for wherever appropriate.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To perform appraisals for junior staff, as directed, in a timely manner, setting objectives and personal development plans
• To take day to day responsibility for the smooth running of a clinical area, escalating any issues to the professional modality lead or Professional Lead as required
• To be responsible for maintaining professional and technical standards relevant Radiography
• To establish and maintain effective communication with all members of the imaging team, both senior and junior.
• To challenge, in a positive manner, poor working practices seeking support from senior colleagues to promote a culture of continuous improvement and development
• To participate with the recruitment and selection of staff as directed, under the supervision of senior staff.
• To deliver the training and development for junior staff in the Department, under the direction of the professional modality leads, in order for them to develop their full potential for the benefit of the service and their careers.
• To be a visible leader in the department, motivating staff and providing guidance and support
• To document and report any equipment faults or breakdowns in a timely manner and notify the Professional Lead.
• To ensure appropriate handover of equipment to engineers and medical physics staff coordinate routine maintenance of equipment and management of breakdowns
• To observe Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017, Ionising Radiation Regulations, Local Rules, Policies and Procedures, in line with promoting radiation protection

Person specification

Experience

• Evidence of Post Graduate development
• Experience In CT

Qualifications

• DCR/BSc Diagnostic Radiography

Skills

• Wide range of practical experience
• Evidence of up to date technical and professional knowledge
• Able to supply accurate, precise information

Please note your application will be transferred from the NHS Jobs system to the internal Walsall Healthcare Trac System. All correspondence will be sent via Trac.

Sponsorship and Visas

We welcome applications from all candidates with the right to work in the UK, including those on Health and Care Visas, Graduate Visas, or other valid permissions. All candidates will be considered on equal terms.

This Trust currently recruits successfully from the domestic labour market and has a sufficient pool of suitably qualified candidates for Band 3 roles. Visa sponsorship is therefore not available for this role currently.Candidates who already hold the right to work in the UK, including those on an existing Health and Care Visa, Graduate Visa, or any other valid permission are welcome to apply and will be considered on equal terms. This position is reviewed regularly in line with Home Office guidance. Right to work will be verified at each stage of the recruitment and monitored throughout employment. All candidates who are offered a position will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK as part of the pre-employment checks process. Where a candidates' right to work is derived from another person’s immigration permission, the Trust will discuss the implications of this with the candidate before a permanent post is confirmed, to ensure that both parties understand the terms on which employment can be sustained.

Recruitment and Selection Approach

In line with best practice and regulatory guidance, our selection process is fair, consistent and based on your ability to perform the role, contribute to the organisation and your potential for development.

What to expect:

Application screening: Your application will be reviewed against the person specification

Interview: Typically, a panel interview with competency-based and values-based questions

Assessment: Role-dependent assessments may include practical tasks or presentations

Timeline: We aim to complete the process within 47 days of the closing date. Recruitment Journey is attached to all live vacancies.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates at any stage. Please contact us to discuss your needs.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

If you have problems applying, contact

Address Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Manor Hospital
Moat Road
Walsall
West Midlands
WS2 9PS
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