Advanced Practitioner Radiographer
The closing date is 25 November 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for aQualified Advanced Practitioner at WAHNHST. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Advanced Practitioner radiographer, who is currently independently performing and reporting fluoroscopy advanced practice in any of the following areas: PICC line insertion, barium swallows, HSGs or nephrostomy exchanges.
The successful candidate must demonstrate a high level of both clinical and leadership experience with an excellent knowledge of fluoroscopy and interventional procedures. Experience in leading teams and coordinating services is also required for this post as they will be expected to support and work alongside/in conjunction with both the Fluoroscopy and IR Lead radiographers.
Candidates must hold or be willing to work towards a relevant postgraduate certification.
Main duties of the job
The individual will play a key role in the smooth running of both the IR and Fluoroscopy services. They will be required to, as appropriate, support staff through change and contribute to a holistic approach to care ensuring that patients at the heart of all we do. You will be part of a dynamic team who work together to support each other to achieve the very best for our patients.
You will be joining our team to provide a high quality, responsive IR service. Practical knowledge of radiation protection legislation is essential.
About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9365-25-0999
Job locations
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
The Alexandra Hospital
Woodrow Drive
Redditch
Worcestershire
B987UB
Kidderminster General Hospital
Bewdley Road
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY116RJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a band 7 Radiographer at Worcestershire Acute Hospital Trust (WAHT), there is an expectation that you will use your experience and knowledge to support both the staff and service users where appropriate. This also includes any modality leads, site leads and senior managers.
As such you will be expected to:
-Maintain clinical skills and service provision within designated specialities.
-Support the department in delivering continuous high quality clinical care.
-Demonstrate a high level of expertise within relevant modalities/area, providing training, advice, education and support to staff.
-Be responsible for ensuring the effective management and leadership of required services which will include organising workload, staffing and appropriate stock control within these areas.
-Ensure operational standards are met to maintain effective and progressive service delivery.
-Demonstrate effective communication with all staff including site/modality leads.
-Ensure, in line with site leads, staffing levels are managed appropriately maintaining a safe, efficient and responsive service within your specific area.
-Support and where appropriate, lead in the on-going development of clinical practice and standards of care within a specific service, including the development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Contribute towards service development and undertake clinical audit activity within specialist services as required.
-Where appropriate, support in the delivery of complex imaging techniques using advanced technologies, recording or reporting on the outcomes.
-Act as a specialist resource and provide specialist advice in relation to care of patients within your appropriate speciality(s).
Key tasks and responsibilities
Clinical and Service Provision
Provide a specialist clinical service and advice in a variety of clinical settings and disciplines for staff, patients and carers.
Effectively liaise with multidisciplinary colleagues, patients and carers as required.
Triage referrals from a variety of sources/ manage clinical priorities according to agreed protocols, working practices and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Can work autonomously as an expert practitioner within the specialty, delivering individualised direct patient care.
Can work within a team and where required, lead a small specialty team in order to deliver effective direct patient care.
Maintain up to date clinical competence and the highest professional standards.
Practice within a risk-benefit framework, having regard to the biological effects of radiation and IR(ME)R legislation where appropriate.
Where appropriate, interpret radiographic images to identify, evaluate and interpret normal and abnormal anatomy and pathophysiology relevant to an agreed scheme of work / scope of practice.
Where required, ensure that all generated images are appropriately and correctly labelled in line with trust requirements.
Ensure that where required, reports are made available on the Radiology Information System, where possible by using voice recognition or where this is not available, inputting directly as appropriate.
Where appropriate, assess patients and make reasoned decisions to initiate, continue, modify, suspend or cease imaging examinations, advising others in complex situations. This may include deciding on the appropriateness and suitability of specific exams considering physical and psychological parameters.
Where appropriate, interpret results of imaging and where necessary, carry out additional, imaging, adaptation of treatment delivery or make independent recommendations for further imaging, assessment and required referrals.
Where there is a requirement, supply, administer medicines within the legal framework and associated Trust Patient Group Directives (PGDs).
Utilise advanced knowledge and skills relating to the speciality to provide specialist advice to other members of the multidisciplinary team on the basis of image quality and clinical evaluation / reporting.
Provide a seamless, high quality service from referral through to justification, authorisation, imaging / intervention, and where appropriate clinical evaluation (reporting).
Provide guidance to staff, patients and their carers on appropriate diagnosis/treatment pathways as appropriate.
Support senior managers in the development and maintenance of referral guidelines and policies for the service as required.
Communicate appropriately with patients and their carers, making reports if appropriate and liaising as required with medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team both verbally and/or in writing as required.
Participate in the active engagement of service users through patient and family feedback, user groups and support groups when required.
Use professional judgement to act as an advocate for patients to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care. Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their examination, intervention and management. Escalate any concerns via the radiographic / professional structure as required.
To ensure that agreed Quality Standards for Imaging (QSI) services are met in accordance with national and local performance KPIs as required.
Report and raise concerns related to Safeguarding, accessing advice and support as required being conversant with Trust policies for safeguarding including the assessment of mental Capacity, and consideration of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards(DOLS) and the application of the principles of Prevent (counter terrorism awareness).
Ensure effective and accurate verbal or written handover of patients between healthcare professionals.
Ensure that high standards of all documentation are maintained, with accurate, complete and up-to-date information regarding patient care are kept in accordance with Trust and Directorate standards and processes.
Monitor the quality and standard of care provided by members of the team and staff in clinical areas. Identifying any skills or training gaps and escalating to the appropriate service y Leads or relevant line managers.
Where a requirement is identified, undertake training to develop further advanced clinical practice roles required by the service in order ensure we continue to provide a high standard of patient care.
To work within the Health & Care Professions Councils Standards of Proficiency - Radiographers and Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
Where required participate in rosters that incorporate extended 7 day working and work on different sites in accordance with service needs.
Ensure that all equipment belonging to and found within Radiology is operated safely. Report and stop the use of equipment where there is any risk to patient, staff or itself.
Report any defects, malfunctions or faults at the earliest opportunity to the relevant site service lead Record all actions taken with respect to such equipment.
Ensure the maintenance of safe, clean and tidy working environments, particularly the adherence of infection control procedures and promote and ensure the same among all staff.
Expected to participate in role expansion where required.
Professional Leadership and Management
Provide highly visible and accessible, professional radiographic leadership and demonstrate expert knowledge and standards of clinical practice within appropriate areas of speciality.
To safely and efficiently organise and prioritise workload in a departmental section or area, taking into account the patients clinical condition and referral clinical information. Where appropriate, to lead, supervise, advise, support and train Radiographers, assistant practitioners, Radiology Department Assistants, apprentices, students working in the same departmental area/section.
To support senior leads in the management of staff sickness, where appropriate to include receiving of calls, organising required cover, sickness reviews and referrals to occupational health as required.
To organise and prioritise the daily workload and all aspects of imaging examinations as appropriate, taking into account the demands on the service and maintaining efficiency.
To support on the implementation and training of new techniques and equipment whilst ensuring that consistent competencies are achieved and documented in the appropriate way.
Support with and maintain a robust training plan to support countywide working.
Education
Maintain skills in all areas of Trust mandatory training by attending lectures and training sessions on manual handling, adult and paediatric resuscitation, fire and security and data protection.
Act as an expert specialist educational resource for clinical staff, patients, and carers by providing formal and informal education where required.
Promote and develop a positive learning environment throughout the Trust.
Act as mentor / assessor to staff members and students as required, providing educational advice and support.
Audit and Research
Lead on individual audit projects as required by the Radiology service, involving collating, analysing and reporting on results of the audit process.
Participate in research projects as required, disseminating and ensuring utilisation of research results to change practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a band 7 Radiographer at Worcestershire Acute Hospital Trust (WAHT), there is an expectation that you will use your experience and knowledge to support both the staff and service users where appropriate. This also includes any modality leads, site leads and senior managers.
As such you will be expected to:
-Maintain clinical skills and service provision within designated specialities.
-Support the department in delivering continuous high quality clinical care.
-Demonstrate a high level of expertise within relevant modalities/area, providing training, advice, education and support to staff.
-Be responsible for ensuring the effective management and leadership of required services which will include organising workload, staffing and appropriate stock control within these areas.
-Ensure operational standards are met to maintain effective and progressive service delivery.
-Demonstrate effective communication with all staff including site/modality leads.
-Ensure, in line with site leads, staffing levels are managed appropriately maintaining a safe, efficient and responsive service within your specific area.
-Support and where appropriate, lead in the on-going development of clinical practice and standards of care within a specific service, including the development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Contribute towards service development and undertake clinical audit activity within specialist services as required.
-Where appropriate, support in the delivery of complex imaging techniques using advanced technologies, recording or reporting on the outcomes.
-Act as a specialist resource and provide specialist advice in relation to care of patients within your appropriate speciality(s).
Key tasks and responsibilities
Clinical and Service Provision
Provide a specialist clinical service and advice in a variety of clinical settings and disciplines for staff, patients and carers.
Effectively liaise with multidisciplinary colleagues, patients and carers as required.
Triage referrals from a variety of sources/ manage clinical priorities according to agreed protocols, working practices and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Can work autonomously as an expert practitioner within the specialty, delivering individualised direct patient care.
Can work within a team and where required, lead a small specialty team in order to deliver effective direct patient care.
Maintain up to date clinical competence and the highest professional standards.
Practice within a risk-benefit framework, having regard to the biological effects of radiation and IR(ME)R legislation where appropriate.
Where appropriate, interpret radiographic images to identify, evaluate and interpret normal and abnormal anatomy and pathophysiology relevant to an agreed scheme of work / scope of practice.
Where required, ensure that all generated images are appropriately and correctly labelled in line with trust requirements.
Ensure that where required, reports are made available on the Radiology Information System, where possible by using voice recognition or where this is not available, inputting directly as appropriate.
Where appropriate, assess patients and make reasoned decisions to initiate, continue, modify, suspend or cease imaging examinations, advising others in complex situations. This may include deciding on the appropriateness and suitability of specific exams considering physical and psychological parameters.
Where appropriate, interpret results of imaging and where necessary, carry out additional, imaging, adaptation of treatment delivery or make independent recommendations for further imaging, assessment and required referrals.
Where there is a requirement, supply, administer medicines within the legal framework and associated Trust Patient Group Directives (PGDs).
Utilise advanced knowledge and skills relating to the speciality to provide specialist advice to other members of the multidisciplinary team on the basis of image quality and clinical evaluation / reporting.
Provide a seamless, high quality service from referral through to justification, authorisation, imaging / intervention, and where appropriate clinical evaluation (reporting).
Provide guidance to staff, patients and their carers on appropriate diagnosis/treatment pathways as appropriate.
Support senior managers in the development and maintenance of referral guidelines and policies for the service as required.
Communicate appropriately with patients and their carers, making reports if appropriate and liaising as required with medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team both verbally and/or in writing as required.
Participate in the active engagement of service users through patient and family feedback, user groups and support groups when required.
Use professional judgement to act as an advocate for patients to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care. Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their examination, intervention and management. Escalate any concerns via the radiographic / professional structure as required.
To ensure that agreed Quality Standards for Imaging (QSI) services are met in accordance with national and local performance KPIs as required.
Report and raise concerns related to Safeguarding, accessing advice and support as required being conversant with Trust policies for safeguarding including the assessment of mental Capacity, and consideration of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards(DOLS) and the application of the principles of Prevent (counter terrorism awareness).
Ensure effective and accurate verbal or written handover of patients between healthcare professionals.
Ensure that high standards of all documentation are maintained, with accurate, complete and up-to-date information regarding patient care are kept in accordance with Trust and Directorate standards and processes.
Monitor the quality and standard of care provided by members of the team and staff in clinical areas. Identifying any skills or training gaps and escalating to the appropriate service y Leads or relevant line managers.
Where a requirement is identified, undertake training to develop further advanced clinical practice roles required by the service in order ensure we continue to provide a high standard of patient care.
To work within the Health & Care Professions Councils Standards of Proficiency - Radiographers and Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
Where required participate in rosters that incorporate extended 7 day working and work on different sites in accordance with service needs.
Ensure that all equipment belonging to and found within Radiology is operated safely. Report and stop the use of equipment where there is any risk to patient, staff or itself.
Report any defects, malfunctions or faults at the earliest opportunity to the relevant site service lead Record all actions taken with respect to such equipment.
Ensure the maintenance of safe, clean and tidy working environments, particularly the adherence of infection control procedures and promote and ensure the same among all staff.
Expected to participate in role expansion where required.
Professional Leadership and Management
Provide highly visible and accessible, professional radiographic leadership and demonstrate expert knowledge and standards of clinical practice within appropriate areas of speciality.
To safely and efficiently organise and prioritise workload in a departmental section or area, taking into account the patients clinical condition and referral clinical information. Where appropriate, to lead, supervise, advise, support and train Radiographers, assistant practitioners, Radiology Department Assistants, apprentices, students working in the same departmental area/section.
To support senior leads in the management of staff sickness, where appropriate to include receiving of calls, organising required cover, sickness reviews and referrals to occupational health as required.
To organise and prioritise the daily workload and all aspects of imaging examinations as appropriate, taking into account the demands on the service and maintaining efficiency.
To support on the implementation and training of new techniques and equipment whilst ensuring that consistent competencies are achieved and documented in the appropriate way.
Support with and maintain a robust training plan to support countywide working.
Education
Maintain skills in all areas of Trust mandatory training by attending lectures and training sessions on manual handling, adult and paediatric resuscitation, fire and security and data protection.
Act as an expert specialist educational resource for clinical staff, patients, and carers by providing formal and informal education where required.
Promote and develop a positive learning environment throughout the Trust.
Act as mentor / assessor to staff members and students as required, providing educational advice and support.
Audit and Research
Lead on individual audit projects as required by the Radiology service, involving collating, analysing and reporting on results of the audit process.
Participate in research projects as required, disseminating and ensuring utilisation of research results to change practice.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Energetic, proactive and driven to succeed Flexible attitude to departmental duties Good interpersonal skills. High professional standards Ability to work within and supervise a team Can act on own initiative and problem solves utilising resources available. Ability to remain calm under pressure Able to foster good working relationships Shows strong organisational and planning skills Aware of own strengths and weaknesses Highly Motivated and ability to motivate others Committed to quality improvement Conscious of appropriate image and self presentation to represent the department Demonstrates Strong interpersonal skills: Good team worker, Both punctual and reliable, adaptable, ability to communicate clearly with a range of people at differing levels across the hospital, deploying a range of techniques to do this effectively. Ability to make judgements involving complex facts or situations which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options. Ability to lead an imaging department, showing previous experience in leading a clinical team. Ability to motivate a team of clinical professionals.
Desirable
- Ability to identify personal development needs. Respond with positive attitude towards change and innovation. Displays enthusiasm and energy Experience of implementing change
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Due to the nature of our work, this post is deemed to require Enhanced disclosure Clearance Flexible attitude with respect to hours of work Expected to participate in extended hours and out of hours working as department is 24/7 working To participate in general out of hours rota
- Willing to undertake training and self-development Ability to commute to all trust sites
Qualifications
Essential
- State registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), Diploma of the College of Radiographers, BSc In Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent Literacy and numeracy competence at level 2 or equivalent. Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems Minimum of 2 years post graduate qualification
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in relevant area Radiation Protection Supervisor Experience of leadership role to include skills around staff management, risk management, Infection control and health and safety.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience in Radiology with further specific expert IR experience Experience working in an acute hospital setting in a Senior Radiography post or equivalent. Good awareness of College of Radiographers and HCPC Code of Conduct / Accountability. Experience and awareness of change within Radiology Good awareness of National NHS priorities
Desirable
- Experience with undertaking robust Quality Assurance Radiation Protection Supervisor
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of latest IRMER and IRR Knowledge of the healthcare service sector and the systems and processes used. Knowledge of current radiographic issues and demonstrates up to date clinical knowledge Knowledge of Health and Safety issues Ability to communicate effectively, in both verbal and non-verbal ways with a range of individuals (Colleagues, patients and carers) and organisations. Ability to listen to others Able and willing to undertake further development of own clinical practice in line with clinical need Demonstrates an interest in teaching others Is able to demonstrate evidence of Supervision/Organisational skills Ability to organise and prioritise workload Ability to deliver on day to day operational requirements Experience in dealing with staff regarding clinical issues Ability to analyse and interpret patient and management information and where require provide recommendations to others
Desirable
- Able to organise self and others, to take initiative, manage time and work without supervision Wider operational experience Experience in appraisal / sickness monitoring
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Energetic, proactive and driven to succeed Flexible attitude to departmental duties Good interpersonal skills. High professional standards Ability to work within and supervise a team Can act on own initiative and problem solves utilising resources available. Ability to remain calm under pressure Able to foster good working relationships Shows strong organisational and planning skills Aware of own strengths and weaknesses Highly Motivated and ability to motivate others Committed to quality improvement Conscious of appropriate image and self presentation to represent the department Demonstrates Strong interpersonal skills: Good team worker, Both punctual and reliable, adaptable, ability to communicate clearly with a range of people at differing levels across the hospital, deploying a range of techniques to do this effectively. Ability to make judgements involving complex facts or situations which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options. Ability to lead an imaging department, showing previous experience in leading a clinical team. Ability to motivate a team of clinical professionals.
Desirable
- Ability to identify personal development needs. Respond with positive attitude towards change and innovation. Displays enthusiasm and energy Experience of implementing change
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Due to the nature of our work, this post is deemed to require Enhanced disclosure Clearance Flexible attitude with respect to hours of work Expected to participate in extended hours and out of hours working as department is 24/7 working To participate in general out of hours rota
- Willing to undertake training and self-development Ability to commute to all trust sites
Qualifications
Essential
- State registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), Diploma of the College of Radiographers, BSc In Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent Literacy and numeracy competence at level 2 or equivalent. Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems Minimum of 2 years post graduate qualification
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in relevant area Radiation Protection Supervisor Experience of leadership role to include skills around staff management, risk management, Infection control and health and safety.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience in Radiology with further specific expert IR experience Experience working in an acute hospital setting in a Senior Radiography post or equivalent. Good awareness of College of Radiographers and HCPC Code of Conduct / Accountability. Experience and awareness of change within Radiology Good awareness of National NHS priorities
Desirable
- Experience with undertaking robust Quality Assurance Radiation Protection Supervisor
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of latest IRMER and IRR Knowledge of the healthcare service sector and the systems and processes used. Knowledge of current radiographic issues and demonstrates up to date clinical knowledge Knowledge of Health and Safety issues Ability to communicate effectively, in both verbal and non-verbal ways with a range of individuals (Colleagues, patients and carers) and organisations. Ability to listen to others Able and willing to undertake further development of own clinical practice in line with clinical need Demonstrates an interest in teaching others Is able to demonstrate evidence of Supervision/Organisational skills Ability to organise and prioritise workload Ability to deliver on day to day operational requirements Experience in dealing with staff regarding clinical issues Ability to analyse and interpret patient and management information and where require provide recommendations to others
Desirable
- Able to organise self and others, to take initiative, manage time and work without supervision Wider operational experience Experience in appraisal / sickness monitoring
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
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Employer's website
https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Employer's website
https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9365-25-0999
Job locations
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
The Alexandra Hospital
Woodrow Drive
Redditch
Worcestershire
B987UB
Kidderminster General Hospital
Bewdley Road
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY116RJ
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