Job summary Are you a qualified Band 5 and ready to step up into a new role? 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. We fully embrace the 4 tier structure with development opportunities in Advanced Practice across all modalities. We have recently updated our Trust Induction Programme which is supported by senior mentors. Please feel free to come and discuss your future career opportunities with us at an informal visit. Please contact us on 01926 495321 ext 4282. Main duties of the job To work as part of a team of radiographers promoting good working practices and ensuring good quality care is given to all patients in radiology. About us Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work. We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 203-SS1063 Job locations Radiology, Warwick Hospital Lakin Road Warwick CV34 5BW Job description Job responsibilities Clinical To work throughout the radiology department on a weekly rotational basis as directed by the Superintendent Radiographer/Section Band 6 (Section Senior) radiographer in the following clinical areas: Accident and Emergency. Plain film radiography. Mobiles and theatres. General fluoroscopy procedures To carry out all diagnostic procedures to the highest possible standard in line with departmental protocols and procedures. To promote total quality care for patients. To be responsible for clean, tidy working clinical areas and ensure all rooms are equipped ready for use. To report faults, defects and breakdown of fixtures and fittings of equipment to a Section Senior /Superintending Radiographer responsible for section or Radiology Manager. To rotate through CT, working under direct supervision of a Section Senior /Superintending Radiographer. To rotate through special procedures room under direct supervision of Section Senior /Superintendent Radiographer. Participate in any standby/on-call/out of hours programme that is in operation or implemented in the future. Education/Development/Training Supervise student radiographers and assistant practitioners. To participate in all Mandatory Trust training and be pro-active with personal development including the maintenance of a current CPD folder. To act as a mentor to student radiographers if required. To participate in formative/summative assessments of students if required. Communication Maintenance of records of patient's examinations as per department protocols. To be able to maintain good working relationships with radiographers, radiologists, departmental support staff, ward and out-patient staff. To liaise with patients and carers and have the ability to explain day to day procedures, and respond to queries about the examinations. Managerial To manage own workload on a daily basis. Clinical Governance (Policies, Complaints, H/S) To adhere to all safety regulations with regards to Health and Safety, COSHH and Ionising Radiation regulations. To work within and adhere to standards and operational policies relating to the Radiology Department. To take part in audit programmes as designated by Senior/Superintendent Radiographers. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical To work throughout the radiology department on a weekly rotational basis as directed by the Superintendent Radiographer/Section Band 6 (Section Senior) radiographer in the following clinical areas: Accident and Emergency. Plain film radiography. Mobiles and theatres. General fluoroscopy procedures To carry out all diagnostic procedures to the highest possible standard in line with departmental protocols and procedures. To promote total quality care for patients. To be responsible for clean, tidy working clinical areas and ensure all rooms are equipped ready for use. To report faults, defects and breakdown of fixtures and fittings of equipment to a Section Senior /Superintending Radiographer responsible for section or Radiology Manager. To rotate through CT, working under direct supervision of a Section Senior /Superintending Radiographer. To rotate through special procedures room under direct supervision of Section Senior /Superintendent Radiographer. Participate in any standby/on-call/out of hours programme that is in operation or implemented in the future. Education/Development/Training Supervise student radiographers and assistant practitioners. To participate in all Mandatory Trust training and be pro-active with personal development including the maintenance of a current CPD folder. To act as a mentor to student radiographers if required. To participate in formative/summative assessments of students if required. Communication Maintenance of records of patient's examinations as per department protocols. To be able to maintain good working relationships with radiographers, radiologists, departmental support staff, ward and out-patient staff. To liaise with patients and carers and have the ability to explain day to day procedures, and respond to queries about the examinations. Managerial To manage own workload on a daily basis. Clinical Governance (Policies, Complaints, H/S) To adhere to all safety regulations with regards to Health and Safety, COSHH and Ionising Radiation regulations. To work within and adhere to standards and operational policies relating to the Radiology Department. To take part in audit programmes as designated by Senior/Superintendent Radiographers. Person Specification Qualifications Essential DCR or BSc is Radiography Evidence of CPD State Registered with HPC IV certificate Experience Essential Experience of a broad range of imaging modalities Desirable Experience in CT or Special Procedures Skills Essential Manipulation of a wide range of radiology equipment & exposure factors Acts on own initiative if required with all routine general procedures Keyboard Skills Desirable Participates in audit, RD if required Personal Qualities Essential Responsible for own daily allocated workload Able to work with all disciplines of staff Supervise students, radiographic aides Other Essential Routinely able to participate in shifts, on call, standby duties and weekend working Must be able to work across sites Physically Fit Desirable Car owner Person Specification Qualifications Essential DCR or BSc is Radiography Evidence of CPD State Registered with HPC IV certificate Experience Essential Experience of a broad range of imaging modalities Desirable Experience in CT or Special Procedures Skills Essential Manipulation of a wide range of radiology equipment & exposure factors Acts on own initiative if required with all routine general procedures Keyboard Skills Desirable Participates in audit, RD if required Personal Qualities Essential Responsible for own daily allocated workload Able to work with all disciplines of staff Supervise students, radiographic aides Other Essential Routinely able to participate in shifts, on call, standby duties and weekend working Must be able to work across sites Physically Fit Desirable Car owner 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 South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust Address Radiology, Warwick Hospital Lakin Road Warwick CV34 5BW Employer's website https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)