The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Radiographer (Plain Film Radiography)

The closing date is 17 April 2026

Job summary

We are entering an exciting phase of positive development at RWT, with plans to expand both our services and our teams. We hope you will consider becoming a valued part of our department.

Our focus is on delivering outstanding patient care, and as a radiographer, you will play a vital role in each patient's experience within radiology. We are equally dedicated to supporting your professional growth, offering a range of development opportunities such as early access to specialist training, postgraduate education, and student development roles. If you'd like to join a friendly and supportive team, we encourage you to apply.

You must hold a degree or equivalent qualification in Diagnostic Radiography and be registered with the HCPC. Recent NHS or equivalent experience is essential.

This role will involve working nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

Although the position is primarily based at Cannock Chase Hospital, you will be required to rotate across all trust sites.

Main duties of the job

As a diagnostic radiographer, you will rotate through the full scope of plain film imaging, including ED, fracture clinic, main X-ray, fluoroscopy, theatres, mobile imaging, dental radiography and heart and lung outpatients. You will work across both the New Cross and Cannock CDC sites to support the delivery of our comprehensive services.

You will deliver high-quality patient care and produce accurate diagnostic images, working independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring patients are supported throughout their visit.

Our service operates over extended hours, including weekends and bank holidays, and you will be required to participate in a flexible working pattern.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achievednumerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Details

Date posted

07 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

225-Div3-7828380

Job locations

Cannock Chase Hospital and New Cross Hospital

Brunswick Road

Cannock

WS11 5XY


Job description

Job responsibilities

It is important that your application meets the minimum requirements of the person specification, as the Trust will shortlist against these details. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

It is important that your application meets the minimum requirements of the person specification, as the Trust will shortlist against these details. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience working in a plain film imaging department - please describe your level of experience (max 200 words)

Desirable

  • Applicant has recent NHS experience (as a qualified staff member or a student)

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant qualification in Diagnostic Radiography.
  • HCPC registration (or applying for registration imminently if still a student)

Personal Statement

Essential

  • In less than 200 words, please tell me about any relevant personal and professional experience that would recommend you for this role
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience working in a plain film imaging department - please describe your level of experience (max 200 words)

Desirable

  • Applicant has recent NHS experience (as a qualified staff member or a student)

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant qualification in Diagnostic Radiography.
  • HCPC registration (or applying for registration imminently if still a student)

Personal Statement

Essential

  • In less than 200 words, please tell me about any relevant personal and professional experience that would recommend you for this role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

Cannock Chase Hospital and New Cross Hospital

Brunswick Road

Cannock

WS11 5XY


Employer's website

https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

Cannock Chase Hospital and New Cross Hospital

Brunswick Road

Cannock

WS11 5XY


Employer's website

https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Radiology Workforce Lead

Sharon Dhadda

sharondhadda@nhs.net

01902307999

Details

Date posted

07 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

225-Div3-7828380

Job locations

Cannock Chase Hospital and New Cross Hospital

Brunswick Road

Cannock

WS11 5XY


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