Specialist Radiographer - Main X-Ray Department | Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Chorley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a band 6 Specialist Radiographer to provide high-quality patient care in diagnostics. The role requires expertise in radiography and the ability to supervise junior staff. Candidates should be prepared to work night shifts and weekends, and there are opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in plain film radiography, theatre, fluoroscopy and CT preferred.
• Willingness to rotate through main x-ray department and CT scanner and work a 24hr service including night shifts, weekends, and day shifts.
• Ability to supervise junior staff and radiography students; provide leadership and direction to the team.
• Commitment to professional development and adherence to IRMER/IRR and department policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standard of radiographic practice at all times.
• Comply with IRMER and IRR.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues.
• Manage daily workload in the allocated area and assist in service improvements.
• Promote equality and diversity.

Job description

Overview

Team work and patient focus are essential in our busy, friendly department. If you are looking for a new challenge and want to develop and take the next step in your career, you could join our hard working team as a band 6 Specialist Radiographer. You will ideally have experience in all aspects of plain film radiography, theatre, fluoroscopy and CT. You will rotate throughout the main x-ray department and CT scanner providing a high standard of patient care and imaging. Full training will be given. It is possible that this job will also be offered as a 6/12 months link grade. For anyone that meets set interview criteria but lacks enough experience, onsite training and band 6 induction with robust competencies will be provided to complete throughout 6-12 months. Band 6 will be allocated once all criteria is achieved. You will help provide a 24hr service in all aspects of plain film, fluoroscopy and CT imaging and must be able to work night shifts and weekends as well as day time.

The role involves planning and allocation of work in the specific area of the department assigned to ensure the timely delivery of an effective service. You will monitor and maintain standards of professional practice, supervise more junior staff (including radiography students), and deploy staff to assure standards are met. Provide leadership and direction to the team, acting as a role model and patient advocate. Assess, plan and make informed decisions on the required imaging examinations, providing advice and maintaining associated records.

The department has 3 digital general rooms plus fluoroscopy, interventional and CT scanning. We also provide a full range of ultrasound, MR and symptomatic breast work within the hospital site. The department supports career development with a variety of advanced practice roles including plain film reporting and fluoroscopy.

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area and give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria. Working with us gives you knowledge and pride that every activity you do genuinely makes a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving and delivering outstanding healthcare in our local towns. You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet great people and do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills and enhance your career path. You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold and help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centers around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standard of radiographic practice at all times.
• Comply with IRMER and IRR.
• Communicate with a wide range of patients, relatives and other healthcare workers to ensure appropriate dissemination of complex information in a form and manner consistent with their level of understanding.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues in a manner consistent with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Actively try to resolve complaints and issues at a local level.
• Maintain professional development and ensure training is up to date and promote high standards within the department and Trust.
• Adhere strictly to the Trust and Departmental policies with regard to Health and Safety and deal with related issues.
• Manage daily workload in the allocated area and assist in service improvements.
• Promote equality and diversity.
• Ensure safe administration of medication.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience in plain film radiography, theatre, fluoroscopy and CT preferred.
• Willingness to rotate through main x-ray department and CT scanner and work a 24hr service including night shifts, weekends, and day shifts.
• Ability to supervise junior staff and radiography students; provide leadership and direction to the team.
• Commitment to professional development and adherence to IRMER/IRR and department policies.

This advert closes on Monday 22 Sep 2025