Band 6 - Senior Radiographer - shift system, Radiology
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Job overview
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, fixed-term 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 who have completed the relevant competencies required to progress to a Band 6 role.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
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This advert is for Band 6 - Senior Radiographer - shift system, Radiology with West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Watford, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £41,957 - £50,387 pa inc HCA. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term/secondment from June 2026 to May 2027). The application deadline is 31 May 2026.
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