Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge:
Good knowledge of adaptive techniques.
- Knowledge:
Aware of current trends relevant to the profession.
- Experience:
Post qualification experience across a range of modalities.
- Experience:
Wide range of experience in CT.
- Experience:
NHS experience.
- Education and qualifications:
Either DCR(R) or BSc Radiography. Attendance at mandatory training sessions.
- Education and qualifications:
Evidence of up-to-date CPD.
- Education and qualifications:
HCPC registration.
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge:
Public sector/NHS knowledge.
- Education and qualifications:
PgD in a cross-sectional modality.
Job overview
We have an opportunity for a dedicated senior radiographer to join our team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
This position 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.
We welcome applications from current Band 5 Radiographers who have completed the relevant competencies required to progress to a Band 6 role.
Full-time and part-time vacancies are available on both substantive and fixed-term contracts; further details will be discussed at interview.
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.
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.
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This advert is for Band 6 - Senior Radiographer - shift system, Radiology with West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Watford, 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 Permanent: Fixed Term/ Secondment 6 months until April 2027. The application deadline is 15 Oct 2026.
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