Band 6 - Senior Radiographer - shift system, Radiology
The closing date is 18 June 2025
Job summary
We have an opportunity for a dedicated senior radiographer to join our team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
This is a full-time position that involves working within our shift system, which includes long days, nights, and weekends, offering flexibility with days off during the week.
You will have the opportunity to work across our three sites: Watford, St Albans, and Hemel Hempstead.
Our facilities are well-equipped with six CT scanners, three MRI scanners, 10 DR mobile units, and 10 DR general rooms.
Exciting developments are underway at our Trust:
A new, bespoke interventional suite is being constructed at the Watford site, enhancing our fluoroscopy services and creating opportunities for professional growth and role development.Our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in St Albans is progressing rapidly, with work beginning soon. This will expand our capacity with additional CT, MRI, and plain film imaging.
We welcome applications from current Band 5 Radiographers and Band 6 Radiographers looking for a new opportunity.
We offer a Trust Preceptorship programme and excellent education and career progression opportunities.
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 who share 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
04 June 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-10190
Job locations
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Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
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Employer's website
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