Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Diagnostics
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 218-AHP-B6-7838029
- Employer
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hospital of St Cross
- Town
- Rugby
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Radiographer
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced and innovative Radiographer to join our multi-professional team, with a reputation for achieving clinical excellence. The successful candidate will participate in a rota throughout the areas including General Plain Film X-ray, Theatres and Dexa.
You will join a dedicated and enthusiastic multidisciplinary team and have responsibility for the timely, efficient and cost effective front line management of the area you are allocated to. You will be directly responsible to the Band 7 Modality Lead Radiographer of the area you are working in. We encourage enthusiastic and motivated people, who wish to develop their team leadership qualities to apply.
The successful candiadate will undertake Dexa training and in time complete the Royal Osteoporosis Society Dexa course for national accreditation.
The Hospital of St Cross is a small hospital set in Rugby. The hospital is an elective and rehabilitation site with 110 beds and six operating theatres, There are future plans to open an elective theatre hub supporting an additional 4 theatres.
There is an Urgent Treatment Centre on site.
The Hospital of St Cross was rated 'Good' following the most recent Care Quality Commission inspection in 2025.
Interview face-to-face only. Remote interview not accepted.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
Perform full range of imaging examinations consistently to a high standard ensuring compliance with imaging protocols.
Organise and manage the day‑to‑day workflow within the X‑ray department, ensuring efficient patient throughput.
Liaise effectively with Radiographers, clinicians, nursing staff, porters and administrative teams to maintain smooth departmental operations.
Provide senior support in the absence of the Lead Radiographer, contributing to decision‑making and problem‑solving.
Supervise and support junior Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and Student Radiographers, helping with training, mentoring and skill development.
Carry out daily equipment checks, report faults promptly and contribute to safe operational practices.
Adhere to infection‑control procedures and contribute to maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment
Work autonomously as required during out‑of‑hours, weekend and public holiday shifts, supporting emergency and urgent care services.
As a Trust we combine a number of key roles:
- District general hospital services for Coventry and Rugby, our local population.
- Tertiary centre for Coventry and Warwickshire, providing complex specialist services for the sector and beyond.
- Provider of innovative and leading-edge clinical services to Coventry and Warwickshire.
- The clinical base for The University of Warwick Medical School.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To perform imaging, in line with governmental and departmental protocols, working both alone and within radiology and multidisciplinary teams.
- To check patient identification and documentation, and ensure the appropriate radiographic examinations are carried out in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests, especially implementing departmental safety protocols.
- To evaluate scanned images taken for diagnostic quality, and alert clinicians of any abnormality when appropriate.
- Ensure patient safety, comfort and dignity throughout all imaging procedures.
- Vet plain film imaging requests to ensure clinical appropriateness and avoid delays to patient pathways.
- To participate in the departmental Quality Assurance programme to ensure the efficient operation of the highly technical equipment, and to ensure compliance with best practice especially with reference to minimising radiation exposures within X-ray and Dexa.
- To be familiar with, understand and apply the principles of Radiation Safety, both nationally and locally regulated or protocol led.
- To give theoretical instruction, practical guidance, and supervision to less experienced staff, Student Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and trainees.
- To assist with the practical experience of newly inducted staff.
- To participate in imaging risk management and quality/audit programme and to undertake duties commensurate towards achievement of ISAS accreditation.
- Report all incidents, to include all radiation and other incidents in accordance with the Trust DATIX procedures and local operating policies and procedures.
- To participate in the full shift system including nights, weekends, and Bank Holidays in line with the departmental agreement, to support full service delivery.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Person specification
Qualifications
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Desirable criteria
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Experience
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Knowledge
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Skills
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
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Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Julie Rendell
- Job title
- Lead Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01788 663943
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