Band 6 - Senior Radiographer, Radiology
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Job summary
We are looking to recruit Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographers on a fixed term basis to join our highly skilled, friendly and forward-thinking team.
Opportunities are available for part-time or full-time hours. Our fixed term posts are available until August 25 with substantive opportunities to follow.
Our 24/7 model offers:
- 10 off days per 21-day rotation (excluding AL allowance)
- Opportunities to rotate through cross-sectional imaging
- Opportunities to work across three sites.
We are lucky enough to be fully equipped with 6 CT scanners, 3 MRI scanners, 10 DR mobiles and 10 DR general rooms.
Our Radiology Service is growing, with the addition of a new interventional radiology suite, surgical centre and community diagnostic centre.
Outside of work, you'll also benefit from being on good transport links to and from London. We are a short walk to different shopping centres and cafes / restaurants and we run regular department socials.
Watford Football club are our friendly neighbours, who we have built a strong relationship with since the pandemic.
Main duties of the job
The duties and responsibilities of the post holder include:
- Being an effective member of the Radiology team, providing a high standard of imaging services to Radiologists and patients.
- Mentoring junior staff and students.
- Completing and record keeping of QA testing.
- Following IRMER17 regulations whilst undertaking radiology examinations to a high standard.
Candidates must be strong communicators and share our trust values.
This post is ideal for band 5 & 6 Radiographers looking to broaden their radiographic experience and be part of an established, successful and popular 24/7 system.
We also welcome applications from those looking to return to practice.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Details
Date posted
24 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,162 to £44,629 a year inc HCA pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
360-C-6210
Job locations
Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
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