# Bank Radiographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bank-radiographer/ac496868-ffa6-479a-bc28-41321dcb5a6e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bank-radiographer/ac496868-ffa6-479a-bc28-41321dcb5a6e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Warwick - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata - **Contract type:** Bank shifts in DXA - **Closing date:** 2026-07-15T08:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-05T14:43:11.241Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Warwickshire/Warwick/South_Warwickshire_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Radiology/Radiology-v8031073 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8031073?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.swft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Experienced DXA Radiographer Are you a experienced DXA Radiographer and looking to join the Bank at SWFT. We are the only Outstanding Foundation Trust in the region and undergoing a major equipment upgrade across all Trust sites. The Trust is situated in the heart of Warwickshire with great transport links (both road & rail) to London and the North. Please feel free to come and discuss any questions with us at an informal visit.  Please contact us on 01926 495321 ext 4282. ### Main duties of the job To be one of a team of senior radiographers rotating through the department including A&E, Theatres, CT, fluoroscopy and rotating to satellite units in the community as required. Opportunity will be available for staff to specialise dependent on service needs into area such as Cath lab, Mammography, MRI. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Clinical/Professional/Technical To rotate through the department undertaking unsupervised procedures in the following areas: - General radiography main department. - Accident & Emergency and Fracture Clinic - CT. - Fluoroscopy. - DEXA - Community as required. To perform all clinical examinations to the highest standards according to departmental policies and procedures. To set high standards of patient care, monitor, initiate and implement changes where necessary to improve care. To assist and advise radiographers, assistant practitioners and radiographic aides where necessary. To ensure knowledge is kept up to date with the latest developments in radiography and instigate change in liaison with Supt Radiographers and General Manager Diagnostics in line with developments. To take part in weekend and week day shifts for radiographers or any negotiated system of extended hour’s programme, which may be introduced, working nights may also be required. To maintain clean, tidy and appropriately equipped rooms/areas ready for immediate use. To be familiar with all departmental clinical protocols and procedures for all modalities. Managerial To assist with the daily duty roster ensuring all modalities are staffed appropriately with radiographers and support staff, when acting as the lead in the A&E department. To monitor and report faults with equipment in the A&E department and general areas of the department. In the absence of the Modality Lead: - Liaise with the equipment manufacturers with reference to breakdowns/faults. - Co-ordinate the daily workload. To report sickness/absence to the Modality Lead/General Manager Diagnostics. To manage non clinical staff and allocate daily workload e.g. porters Education/Development/Training To participate in the daily clinical training of undergraduate students from UCE, Birmingham or elective students from other organisations. To attend mandatory statutory training within the Trust on a yearly basis. To ensure knowledge is kept up to date in line with developments and technology and maintain an individual CPD portfolio. To assist, advise, teach junior radiographers and support staff techniques and procedures as required and be involved in the formative/summative assessment for graduate and adaption students. To participate in appraisals, personal reviews and work to agreed objectives. Clinical Governance (Policies, Complaints, H/S) To adhere to all safety regulations with regards to Health and Safety, Infection Control, COSHH, IRMER and IRR. To participate in radiology clinical audit. To work within and adhere to standards and operational policies relating to the Trust and Radiology Department. Review mistakes, incidents, near misses, complaints and successes to promote performance for self and patients. To ensure the weekly/monthly radiology equipment QA programme is maintained, reporting any issues to the RA for diagnostics. Communication To liase with all staff members with specific reference to professional and personal development activities and promote commitment to continuous development and improvement. To liase with wards, departments, clinicians, clerical and support staff to achieve maximum efficiency. Liase with radiology call centre to ensure the appointments system is optimised ensuring full utilisation of Human and equipment resources. Advise and liaise with clinicians within the Trust and across the PCT for examinations and results if required in respect of patient care. Maintain patient records for all examinations as per departmental protocol (Paper and Computerised). ## Job Details Experienced DXA Radiographer Are you a experienced DXA Radiographer and looking to join the Bank at SWFT. We are the only Outstanding Foundation Trust in the region and undergoing a major equipment upgrade across all Trust sites. The Trust is situated in the heart of Warwickshire with great transport links (both road & rail) to London and the North. Please feel free to come and discuss any questions with us at an informal visit. Please contact us on 01926 495321 ext 4282. ## Job Description To be one of a team of senior radiographers rotating through the department including A&E, Theatres, CT, fluoroscopy and rotating to satellite units in the community as required. Opportunity will be available for staff to specialise dependent on service needs into area such as Cath lab, Mammography, MRI. ## Responsibilities Clinical/Professional/Technical To rotate through the department undertaking unsupervised procedures in the following areas: General radiography main department. Accident & Emergency and Fracture Clinic CT. Fluoroscopy. DEXA Community as required. To perform all clinical examinations to the highest standards according to departmental policies and procedures. To set high standards of patient care, monitor, initiate and implement changes where necessary to improve care. To assist and advise radiographers, assistant practitioners and radiographic aides where necessary. To ensure knowledge is kept up to date with the latest developments in radiography and instigate change in liaison with Supt Radiographers and General Manager Diagnostics in line with developments. To take part in weekend and week day shifts for radiographers or any negotiated system of extended hour’s programme, which may be introduced, working nights may also be required. To maintain clean, tidy and appropriately equipped rooms/areas ready for immediate use. To be familiar with all departmental clinical protocols and procedures for all modalities. Managerial To assist with the daily duty roster ensuring all modalities are staffed appropriately with radiographers and support staff, when acting as the lead in the A&E department. To monitor and report faults with equipment in the A&E department and general areas of the department. In the absence of the Modality Lead: Liaise with the equipment manufacturers with reference to breakdowns/faults. Co-ordinate the daily workload. To report sickness/absence to the Modality Lead/General Manager Diagnostics. To manage non clinical staff and allocate daily workload e.g. porters Education/Development/Training To participate in the daily clinical training of undergraduate students from UCE, Birmingham or elective students from other organisations. To attend mandatory statutory training within the Trust on a yearly basis. To ensure knowledge is kept up to date in line with developments and technology and maintain an individual CPD portfolio. To assist, advise, teach junior radiographers and support staff techniques and procedures as required and be involved in the formative/summative assessment for graduate and adaption students. To participate in appraisals, personal reviews and work to agreed objectives. Clinical Governance (Policies, Complaints, H/S) To adhere to all safety regulations with regards to Health and Safety, Infection Control, COSHH, IRMER and IRR. To participate in radiology clinical audit. To work within and adhere to standards and operational policies relating to the Trust and Radiology Department. Review mistakes, incidents, near misses, complaints and successes to promote performance for self and patients. To ensure the weekly/monthly radiology equipment QA programme is maintained, reporting any issues to the RA for diagnostics. Communication To liase with all staff members with specific reference to professional and personal development activities and promote commitment to continuous development and improvement. To liase with wards, departments, clinicians, clerical and support staff to achieve maximum efficiency. Liase with radiology call centre to ensure the appointments system is optimised ensuring full utilisation of Human and equipment resources. Advise and liaise with clinicians within the Trust and across the PCT for examinations and results if required in respect of patient care. Maintain patient records for all examinations as per departmental protocol (Paper and Computerised). ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Able to work shift system introduced, on call and weekends - Willing to work to suit workload - Flexible approach to working hours - Active - Good Physical Health - No recurring illness ### Skills **Essential** - High quality clinical skills in plain film - Broad clinical experience - Ability to work in busy A&E environment managing daily workload - Able to undertake QA tests for all equipment - Good communication skills - Articulate, able to communicate with Consultant Radiologists and all other staff within department - Ability to liaise with consultants/ward staff within Trust - Able to liaise closely with Senior AED/ITU staff/theatre for medical emergencies/GA - Knowledge of IRMER and ionising radiation regulations - Proven organisational skills in post e.g. covering sick leave, holiday etc - Desire to extend role **Desirable** - Keen to progress within the fluorography and mammography specialties - Potential to demonstrate leadership skills - Well-developed communication skills - CT experience - Knowledge of working in more than one organisation - Analytical skills ### Experience **Essential** - Minimum 2 years post registration - Current Band 6 or more than 2years experience **Desirable** - Experience of managing daily workload ### Qualifications **Essential** - DCR or BSc in Radiology - Evidence of CPD since qualification - State Registered - Experience in CT and/or another specialist area **Desirable** - Post Graduate Diploma/degree ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Team member – ability to lead - Calm under pressure - Good organisational skills - Methodical - Positive/tolerant outlook - Responsive to positive change - Shows initiative - Progressive - Able to accept and give structured criticism to all staff - Highly motivated and with the ability to motivate others - High energy and resilience - ability to work and remain calm under pressure - Corporate approach to Trust objectives - Interact with established focus groups within the directorate - Motivate others - Work single handed - Able to implement new ideas to benefit the patient and working environment **Desirable** - Lateral thinker - Looks at the ‘big picture’ ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 168.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10318585) - [person specification (pdf, 160.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10318586) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.