Job summary We have opportunities for dedicated and skilled Band 5/6 Radiographers to join our radiographic team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This is a full-time position that involves working within our shift system, which includes long days, nights, and weekends, offering flexibility with days off during the week. You will have the opportunity to work across our three sites: Watford, St Albans, and Hemel Hempstead. Our facilities are well-equipped with six CT scanners, three MRI scanners, 10 DR mobile units, and 10 DR general rooms. Exciting developments are underway at our Trust: A new, bespoke interventional suite is being constructed at the Watford site, enhancing our fluoroscopy services and creating opportunities for professional growth and role development.Our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in St Albans is progressing rapidly, with work beginning soon. This will expand our capacity with additional CT, MRI, and plain film imaging. We welcome applications from experienced Band 6 Radiographers. We are also open to appointing at Band 5 level, with progression to Band 6 upon successful completion of the relevant competencies. We offer a Trust Preceptorship programme and excellent education and career progression opportunities. Outside of work, you'll enjoy excellent transport links to London, including the Underground, and easy access to shopping centres and our social events organised by our department. Main duties of the job The duties and responsibilities of the post holder include: Being an effective member of the Radiology team, providing a high standard of imaging services to Radiologists and patients. Mentoring junior staff and students. Completing and record keeping of QA testing. Following IRMER17 regulations whilst undertaking radiology examinations to a high standard. Candidates must be strong communicators who share our trust values. 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.recruitmentnhs.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. Date posted 11 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,205 to £47,084 a year inc HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 360-C-7089 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. 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 CT. NHS experience. 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. 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 CT. NHS experience. 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 Cross Site Cross Site WD18 0HB Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)