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West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 6 - Cross Sectional Radiographer (CDC), Radiology

The closing date is 20 May 2025

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Job summary

Our Radiology Service is expanding! Starting in April 2025, our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) will offer enhanced services to patients.

We are seeking an experienced Radiographer in CT and/or MRI to join our dedicated team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Trust.

The post holder will participate in our 7-day working rota, featuring long shifts that provide ample time off during the week.

You will primarily be based at St Albans City Hospital, with the flexibility to work at our other locations, Hemel Hempstead Hospital and Watford General Hospital.

The development of the Community Diagnostic Centre, equipped with modern CT and MRI scanners, will enhance service quality for patients by increasing scanning capacity and reducing referral-to-treatment times.

These position is ideal for current Band 5 and 6 Radiographers with CT and/or MRI experience who want to expand their skills and become part of our established team.

Main duties of the job

o Act as an effective member of the Radiology team, delivering high-quality imaging services to patients.o Mentor radiology staff and students.o Complete and maintain records for QA testing.o Adhere to IRMER17 regulations while performing radiology examinations to the highest standards.

The successful candidate must be a strong communicator who shares our trust values.

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-imagining 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. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking 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. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,205 to £47,084 a year inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-C-6961-A

Job locations

Cross Site

St Albans

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

  • Either DCR(R) or BSc Diagnostic Radiography.
  • Evidence of up-to-date CPD.
  • HCPC registration.

Knowledge:

Essential

  • Good knowledge of adaptive techniques.
  • Aware of current trends relevant to the profession.
  • Knowledge of clinical governance process and policy related to clinical area.

Experience:

Essential

  • Post qualification experience across a range of modalities.
  • Wide range of experience in CT/MRI.
  • NHS experience.
Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

  • Either DCR(R) or BSc Diagnostic Radiography.
  • Evidence of up-to-date CPD.
  • HCPC registration.

Knowledge:

Essential

  • Good knowledge of adaptive techniques.
  • Aware of current trends relevant to the profession.
  • Knowledge of clinical governance process and policy related to clinical area.

Experience:

Essential

  • Post qualification experience across a range of modalities.
  • Wide range of experience in CT/MRI.
  • NHS experience.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

St Albans

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Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

St Albans

AL3 5PN


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Superintendent Radiographer

Hannah Reynolds

hannah.reynolds9@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,205 to £47,084 a year inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-C-6961-A

Job locations

Cross Site

St Albans

AL3 5PN


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