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Job summary

Main area
Imaging
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (including out of hours and weekends.)
Job ref
407-WCCSS-8243770
Employer
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Walsall Manor Hospital
Town
Walsall
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/09/2026 08:00

Employer heading

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Rotational Radiographer

NHS AfC: Band 6

Walsall Manor Hospital is a busy district general hospital offering compete range of acute services. The Trust primarily serves the immediate population of Walsall with some patients requiring more specialised treatment at other, neighbouring Trusts. The Trust continues to invest in its facilities and services, supporting high-quality care for the communities it serves.

 

This role offers the opportunity to work within our integrated care model, contributing to high-quality services that help people remain independent in their own homes and communities.

 

We are committed to investing in our workforce and creating an environment where colleagues can learn, contribute and develop. Our new Urgent Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, demonstrates our ongoing investment in facilities and services.

 

As an employee, you’ll benefit from an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package (detailed in Employer Description above), plus access to NHS pension arrangements and staff accommodation where available.

 

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant, currently holding the Bronze Award, underlining our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community.

 

RESPECT    COMPASSION    TEAMWORK    PROFESSIONALISM

Job overview

The post holder will rotate through CT , General X-ray departments, Cath lab and Interventional on a daily basis, depending on where the individual has been rostered to. Therefore, a flexible and adaptive working attitude is crucial, along with a willingness to participate in the out of hours and weekend rotas.

Key objectives of the post: To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team - showing flexibility of shared tasks to ensure that we provide the best quality service in a pleasant environment for both fellow staff and patients.

Main duties of the job

To ensure that a safe, high quality, efficient service is delivered to all patients and Consultant users.

To participate in out of hours, night and weekend shifts, as per the monthly roster.

To lead the CT/X-ray department/Interventional, when required, and liaise closely with the Leads.

To train junior members of staff and new starters.

To undertake clinical audit and equipment QA as and when required.

You will possess a BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification and should be registered with the Health Care Professions Council. The successful candidate will have proven postgraduate experience and the ability to work within a versatile team whilst also being able to use their own initiative and work independently. You should have the desire to teach others, have good organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise tasks and effectively liaise with other departments.

Working for our organisation

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development of our Pleck Road site was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. Work is also well underway on its multi-million pound new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre which will house a new Emergency Department (including Children’s Emergency Department), co-located Paediatric Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Unit and Urgent Care Centre. This is scheduled for completion this year.

We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from some 60 sites including Health Centres and GP surgeries. Covering Walsall and beyond, our multidisciplinary services include rapid response in the community and home-based care, so that those with long-term conditions and the frail and elderly, can remain in their own homes to be cared for wherever appropriate.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • To perform appraisals for junior staff, as directed, in a timely manner, setting objectives and personal development plans
  • To take day to day responsibility for the smooth running of a clinical area, escalating any issues to the professional modality lead or Professional Lead as required
  • To be responsible for maintaining professional and technical standards relevant Radiography
  • To establish and maintain effective communication with all members of the imaging team, both senior and junior.
  • To challenge, in a positive manner, poor working practices seeking support from senior colleagues to promote a culture of continuous improvement and development
  • To participate with the recruitment and selection of staff as directed, under the supervision of senior staff.
  • To deliver the training and development for junior staff in the Department, under the direction of the professional modality leads, in order for them to develop their full potential for the benefit of the service and their careers.
  • To be a visible leader in the department, motivating staff and providing guidance and support
  • To document and report any equipment faults or breakdowns in a timely manner and notify the Professional Lead.
  • To ensure appropriate handover of equipment to engineers and medical physics staff coordinate routine maintenance of equipment and management of breakdowns
  • To observe Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017, Ionising Radiation Regulations, Local Rules, Policies and Procedures, in line with promoting radiation protection

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • • Experience in General Radiography
  • • Evidence of Post Graduate development
Desirable criteria
  • Experience In CT

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • • DCR/BSc Diagnostic Radiography
  • • HCPC Registration
  • • Post Graduate study

Skills

Essential criteria
  • • Wide range of practical experience
  • • Evidence of up to date technical and professional knowledge
  • • Able to supply accurate, precise information

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleInvestors in PeopleMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Armed Forces Covenant Bronze AwardArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Please note this vacancy may close early due to high volume of applications

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Moheed Mohammed
Job title
Superintendent Radiographer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
019227656868
Additional information

 

 

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Manor Hospital
Moat Road
Walsall
West Midlands
WS2 9PS
Telephone
07890305746
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