Radiologist jobs in United Kingdom

Job Summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 6 Radiographer's to join the Cross Sectional Team at WWL Teaching Hospitals on a fixed term 12 month contract to cover maternity leaves. The post is for 37.5 hours per week, part time hours will be considered. Candidates should have a flexible approach to their working hours as this contract will be flexible across 7 day working, including evenings, weekends, nights, stand-by and across multiple sites.

WWL offers cross sectional imaging across 3 sites which includes Wrightington, Wigan and our new state of the art Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Leigh Infirmary. Our portfolio includes 4 Siemens CT scanners and 3 Siemens MRI 1.5T wide bore scanners across all sites and a new 3T MRI at the Wrightington site in 2025. You must have proven experience of an extensive range of MRI and/or CT procedures and a demonstrable high level of MRI and/or CT scanning knowledge. It is essential to have recent NHS experience. You should have evidence of ongoing CPD activities incorporating current advances in both CT and MRI.

The role will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards.

Advert may close early if a high volume of quality applications are received. Evidence of qualifications will be requested on interview and during compliance checks.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities

• Perform such duties as will assist in the provision of an effective and efficient diagnostic imaging service, primarily within CT and MRI.
• Undertake interchangeable working between the MRI and CT departments following completion of the relevant in-house training programmes, demonstrating a flexible approach to work, in line with the requirements of future service developments and expansion of services.
• Participate in the out of hours CT standby service to cover the CT night service in the event of unplanned sickness.
• Work flexible hours to meet the demands of the service across 7 days and multiple sites, this will also include night shift rotation.
• Work within the CT/MRI department, providing leadership and training to more junior staff.

About Us

Choose Well - Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

Details

Date posted: 19 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number: 302-25-7299135SS-B

Job locations: Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NN

Duties And Responsibilities

• BSc In Diagnostic Radiography or a Diploma of the College of Radiographers (Diagnostic)
• Must keep evidence of an up-to-date record of continual professional development and necessary training within a portfolio.
• Sound generic Post Graduate experience.
• Completion of in-house training programme for CT and/or MRI scanning, including both practical and theoretical aspects of the CT/MRI scanner and related equipment.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of cross-sectional anatomy.
• Must be receptive to future role development to allow further improvement and expansion.
• Intravenous Injection Certificate is desirable. If not, a willingness to undertake this training is required.
• To be competent in the use of accessory equipment such as oxygen and suction machines and appropriate resuscitation equipment.

Key results from the job holder

• To perform unsupervised radiography and MRI/CT scanning as required.
• The post holder will be required to perform a wide range of CT/MRI scanning techniques.
• To ensure high standards of image quality for conventional Radiography and CT/MRI.
• Exercise judgement, based on knowledge and experience to assess and interpret patient condition and amend technique /protocol from a range of alternatives.
• Ability to critically appraise the technical quality and diagnostic value of CT/MRI images and the need for further imaging before submission for reporting.
• To deputise for the Band 7 Radiographers and undertake specific leadership responsibilities as designated by them.
• To have a flexible approach to work and be willing to adapt to service needs as they arise.
• To participate in the standby rota for CT for the provision of unplanned sickness during the night, to enable service continuity by meeting relevant targets.
• To be responsible for the correct care of patients attending for diagnostic imaging.
• Is responsible for the radiation dose received by patients during their CT examination.
• Is responsible for MR Safety of staff, patients and visitors to the MRI Department.
• To act responsibly with regard to matters concerning radiation protection for staff and patients.
• To seek help from the Radiation Protection Supervisor when required. To follow the local rules at all times. To fully observe the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulation 2000
• To report all equipment faults.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner.

Planning and Organisational Duties

• To plan and prioritise own workload, taking into account clinical and service needs.
• To be able to prioritise the workload of the department, responding to the needs of the service e.g. emergency/urgent patients.
• Ability to work under changing conditions as the need arises.
• To maintain quality control procedures.
• To co-ordinate department demands for portering services.
• 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.

Communications and Key Working Relationships

• Must be able to show empathy & understanding to patients, who are terminally, or seriously ill.
• Needs to be able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information to all patients.
• Dealing with patients with barriers, to understanding using negotiation persuasion and reassurance to gain their co-operation.
• Negotiating with staff within the multidisciplinary team to arrange scans and ensure efficient workflow.
• To assist and offer advice to clinicians, wards and departments on the practical application for IRMER 2000 and IRR99.
• To assist and offer advice to clinicians, wards and departments on the administration of the PACS system.

Health & Safety, Teaching and On-Call

• Responsibility for Health & Safety in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and local risk management.
• Planning and delivering teaching, supervising junior staff and student radiographers, and participating in CPD and performance reviews.
• Work in CT and MRI environments with appropriate safety considerations and on-call standby duties as required.

Other Details

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks will be conducted per policy. UK Registration required.
• Evidence of sponsorship requirements and UK visa guidance as applicable.

• Essential: DCR (R) OR BSc in Radiology; Registered with the HPC; Up-to-date NHS experience; Evidence of CPD; Knowledge of CT/MRI protocols; IR(ME)R and MRI Safety; Post Graduate experience; In-house CT/MRI training; cross-sectional anatomy knowledge.
• Desirable: IV Cannulation certificate; IV injections experience.

• English language proficiency to support role requirements.
• Ability to participate in CT standby service for unplanned night shifts.
• 24/7 working flexibility across multiple sites may be required.

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NN

Employer's website: http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/