Job summary
This is a great opportunity for a Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographer.
We would like to invite you to join our friendly, dynamic team at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We host diagnostic services in four sites offering clinical services across a diverse range of specialities.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a band 6 General Radiographer. New team members will be supported with a structured induction, and support from all members of the Radiology team. New team members are supported and encouraged to develop their radiography and patient care skills.
Successful candidates will be able to gain a wide range of experience. This will include trauma imaging, general and specialist orthopaedic imaging, theatre and mobile imaging, paediatrics, fluoroscopy, and dental radiography. We are committed to providing increased opportunities to gain more experience in specialised areas and are introducing rotation into both DEXA and Nuclear Medicine. We have recently introduced the Apprentice Assistant Practitioner role in 2022 and have a fantastic reporting radiographer team, as well as advanced clinical practitioners performing GI fluoroscopy procedures.
This position carries a commitment to flexible working hours and will include on-call at Wrightington across a 7-day working week.
Evidence of qualifications will be requested
*********Previous applicants need not apply******
Main duties of the job
Wrightington Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence delivers world renowned innovations in orthopaedic care from some of the UK's leading Consultants, many whom have an international reputation for surgical excellence.
At the Thomas Linacre Outpatient centre we image a variety of GP and patients from the outpatient clinics.
Leigh Infirmary has been chosen as the location of our new state of the art Community Diagnostic Centre. The existing General Radiography rooms are to be replaced with high specification Digital Radiography equipment to image patients referred from Primary Care, patients from the Walk in Centre and outpatient clinics.
The Royal Albert Edward Infirmary provides a base for emergency and acute work. The department hosts an interventional suite which offers the opportunity of rotation as well as general fluoroscopic techniques that are delivered in two recently upgraded fluoroscopy rooms. The team undertake a range of procedures. The department includes 5 plain film imaging rooms. It is a busy department offering a range of experience. The Wigan site manages patients from a wide range of clinical specialities including Surgery, Medicine, Critical Care and Paediatrics. The site is a designated Trauma Unit which supports the Greater Manchester Trauma Network. The service has a dedicated Paediatric Emergency Care Unit with a large Maternity Unit and Paediatric ward. Staff may attend these areas to perform mobile imaging, including neonatal imaging.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Band 6 senior Radiographer will have responsibility, for the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective plain film imaging service. There will be occasions when the post holder will take an active role in the efficient use of rooms and staffing across all sites of Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust including Wrightington, Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Leigh Infirmary, and the Thomas Linacre Centre.
The post holder will provide professional leadership in all departmental functions covering all aspects of general radiography. They will manage change to ensure the imaging services at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and on other sites where required, continue to provide a streamlined service.
The post holder will be responsible for leading teams of Band 2 and 3 Health Care Assistants and Band 5 radiographers, as well as their own clinical and first line management responsibilities. The post holder will be the professional lead within plain imaging whilst undertaking the role of Senior in Charge and provide efficient and effective liaison with other departments, wards, and other organisations.
The post holder will ensure that the plain imaging service operates within robust clinical governance and quality assurance guidelines. They will also undertake regular audit of standards and performance. Optimum patient care will be achieved whilst working within the strict Radiation Protection guidelines governed by the Royal College of Radiologist, the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations, IR(ME)R 2017, the Ionising Radiation Regulations, IRR2017 and the local support offered by the Radiation Protection Advisor at the Medical Physics department of the Christie Hospital.
Quality standards of imaging will be achieved by the Trust wide implementation, monitoring and continuation of the Technically Suboptimal X-ray (TSX) process which involves radiologists and radiographers of all grades across all sites. This 360 degree feedback and education process will be supported and encouraged by the post holder.
The post holder will be a clinical expert and advise on all aspects of plain imaging to all users and ensure a timely delivery of service for all aspects of plain imaging and fluoroscopy on the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary site. They will work closely with the acute site bed management teams to ensure that the most efficient and effective service provision is given to aid in maximum bed utilisation, in some cases across all four sites when working in the lead role at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Band 6 senior Radiographer will have responsibility, for the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective plain film imaging service. There will be occasions when the post holder will take an active role in the efficient use of rooms and staffing across all sites of Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust including Wrightington, Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Leigh Infirmary, and the Thomas Linacre Centre.
The post holder will provide professional leadership in all departmental functions covering all aspects of general radiography. They will manage change to ensure the imaging services at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and on other sites where required, continue to provide a streamlined service.
The post holder will be responsible for leading teams of Band 2 and 3 Health Care Assistants and Band 5 radiographers, as well as their own clinical and first line management responsibilities. The post holder will be the professional lead within plain imaging whilst undertaking the role of Senior in Charge and provide efficient and effective liaison with other departments, wards, and other organisations.
The post holder will ensure that the plain imaging service operates within robust clinical governance and quality assurance guidelines. They will also undertake regular audit of standards and performance. Optimum patient care will be achieved whilst working within the strict Radiation Protection guidelines governed by the Royal College of Radiologist, the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations, IR(ME)R 2017, the Ionising Radiation Regulations, IRR2017 and the local support offered by the Radiation Protection Advisor at the Medical Physics department of the Christie Hospital.
Quality standards of imaging will be achieved by the Trust wide implementation, monitoring and continuation of the Technically Suboptimal X-ray (TSX) process which involves radiologists and radiographers of all grades across all sites. This 360 degree feedback and education process will be supported and encouraged by the post holder.
The post holder will be a clinical expert and advise on all aspects of plain imaging to all users and ensure a timely delivery of service for all aspects of plain imaging and fluoroscopy on the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary site. They will work closely with the acute site bed management teams to ensure that the most efficient and effective service provision is given to aid in maximum bed utilisation, in some cases across all four sites when working in the lead role at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Either Diploma of the College of Radiographers (DCR) or Bachelor degree in Radiology
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of further studying and development.
Experience
Essential
- General Radiographic experience as a Band 5 Radiographer.
Desirable
- Two years hospital based experience post -qualification
Skills
Essential
- High standard of general Radiography Skills.
- Ability to adapt and work efficiently in all areas of General Radiography.
- Managing of own, departmental and cross site workload
Desirable
- Evidence of being involved in duties other than a band 5 radiographer
- Evidence of supporting Band 6 and other senior staff in their duties
Knowledge
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate clear evidence of being professionally up to date
- Basic IT skills/computer and literacy
Desirable
- Have knowledge and awareness for cross site working
Additional
Essential
- Team Worker
- Calm
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
- Participation in the Wrightington on call rota to ensure service delivery
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Either Diploma of the College of Radiographers (DCR) or Bachelor degree in Radiology
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of further studying and development.
Experience
Essential
- General Radiographic experience as a Band 5 Radiographer.
Desirable
- Two years hospital based experience post -qualification
Skills
Essential
- High standard of general Radiography Skills.
- Ability to adapt and work efficiently in all areas of General Radiography.
- Managing of own, departmental and cross site workload
Desirable
- Evidence of being involved in duties other than a band 5 radiographer
- Evidence of supporting Band 6 and other senior staff in their duties
Knowledge
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate clear evidence of being professionally up to date
- Basic IT skills/computer and literacy
Desirable
- Have knowledge and awareness for cross site working
Additional
Essential
- Team Worker
- Calm
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
- Participation in the Wrightington on call rota to ensure service delivery
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Sites
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
