West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 6 - Senior Nightshift Radiographer, Radiology

The closing date is 21 October 2025

Job summary

We are looking for Senior Nightshift Radiographers to join our out of hours radiographic workforce at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Trust, based at Watford General Hospital.

The role will be a prominent senior Radiographer position within the department, taking ownership of acute imaging out of hours, working as part of a team alongside the shift system Radiographers.

The positions are full time; however part-time applications are welcomed.

Main duties of the job

The duties and responsibilities of the post holder include:

  • Being an effective member the Radiology out of hours acute imaging team.
  • Providing leadership to Radiographic staff.
  • Supporting Radiology services across all WHTH sites.
  • Mentoring junior staff and students.
  • Setting SMART objectives to support with training and competencies.
  • Completing and record keeping of QA testing.
  • Following IRMER17 regulations whilst undertaking radiology examinations to a high standard.
  • Participation on the additional shifts' rota (Saturdays) is also available.

Candidates must be strong communicators who share our trust values.

This post is ideal for existing 6 Radiographers looking to broaden their acute radiographic and leadership experience within an established, successful, and popular 24/7 team.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-C-10618

Job locations

Cross Site

Cross Site

WD18 0HB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

  • Either DCR(R) or BSc Radiography.
  • Attendance at mandatory training sessions.
  • Evidence of up-to-date CPD.
  • HCPC registration.

Desirable

  • PgD in a cross-sectional modality.

Knowledge:

Essential

  • Good knowledge of adaptive techniques.
  • Must be competent in plain film and acute CT scanning techniques.
  • Aware of current trends relevant to the profession.

Desirable

  • Public sector/NHS knowledge.

Experience:

Essential

  • Post qualification experience across a range of modalities.
  • Wide range of experience in acute CT.
Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

  • Either DCR(R) or BSc Radiography.
  • Attendance at mandatory training sessions.
  • Evidence of up-to-date CPD.
  • HCPC registration.

Desirable

  • PgD in a cross-sectional modality.

Knowledge:

Essential

  • Good knowledge of adaptive techniques.
  • Must be competent in plain film and acute CT scanning techniques.
  • Aware of current trends relevant to the profession.

Desirable

  • Public sector/NHS knowledge.

Experience:

Essential

  • Post qualification experience across a range of modalities.
  • Wide range of experience in acute CT.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

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Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

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Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Radiology Services Manager

Punal Ravrani-Maru

p.ravrani-maru@nhs.net

01923217525

Details

Date posted

08 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-C-10618

Job locations

Cross Site

Cross Site

WD18 0HB


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