Radiographer

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital is our new hospital, currently near completion in Smethwick, which stands proudly between Sandwell and West Birmingham (SWB).

Once open in October 2024, it will be a significant acute hospital within Birmingham and the Black Country. Bringing together specialties from all areas of SWB, it will provide a hub for emergency care, acute medical wards, maternity, general and specialist surgery.

If you would like to join a culture of like-minded people, check out our latest Band 5 Radiographer vacancy.

As a member of the team there will be the opportunity to excel in a wide range of disciplines including General Radiography, Accident and Emergency work, Theatre work, Mobiles, Fluoroscopy and Dexa.

All staff are given the opportunity to express their interest in specialist areas such as CT, MRI, Intervention Radiography and Cardiology, where additional training and competency sign off is required.

We provide Imaging services at City Hospital in Birmingham, Sandwell General Hospital in West Bromwich, Rowley Regis Community Hospital, Neptune Park Health Centre and Winson Green Prison.

Rowley Regis Community Hospital provides rehabilitation and a wide range of outpatient and diagnostic services. Neptune Park Health Centre imaging facility, supports  the ever growing demand on the GP surgery.

Sandwell General Hospital and City Hospital are busy acute hospitals providing many specialist services and a broad range of emergency services, including Emergency Department, Stroke, Cardiac and Maternity services. These acute services will move to the MMUH Hospital site once open in October 2024, leaving the remaining City and Sandwell Sites as outpatient facilities.

We have recently expanded our Radiographer numbers resulting in a dedicated team keen to welcome and support new talent. You will be expected to participate in our busy Out of Hours and seven-day service and to work from any of our sites including MMUH, City Hospital and Sandwell General Hospital.

We understand that the early days in a new job can be daunting, and our Practice Educator will be on hand to offer support, ensuring you build confidence in a safe, protected and encouraging environment. On your first day you will be met by our Practice Educator or one of our Superintendent Radiographers and this will be an opportunity to complete any necessary paperwork and ask any questions you have.

We will then expect you to complete an 8 - 12-week induction period, where we will allocate time in all general areas signing off your competency documents as you build confidence. Following your induction, all your shifts will be allocated to you via the Allocate rostering system.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.