Job summary We have a fantastic opportunity for a band 5 Radiographer who puts patients at the heart of their practice and want to develop in busy, friendly departments. If you are enthusiastic and hard working then the Imaging Departments at this busy Teaching Foundation Trust are the place for you. The main work area is within the Main X-Ray department at Chorley &South Ribble Hospital with occasional requirement to work within main X-Ray at Royal Preston Hospital. You would be working a combination of shifts including long days, nights and weekends in a rotation through all aspects of Plain film including theatres as well as CT and Fluoroscopy. Imaging have a comprehensive preceptorship programme to assist you when embarking on your new career whilst offering development opportunities in many aspects of imaging for the more experienced radiographer. Students due to qualify in Summer 2025 are welcome to apply for this position. Main duties of the job To be a proficient, valuable and reliable member of the Diagnostic Imaging team. To provide high quality radiographic images whilst working on rotation through the main imaging areas of the department and to provide a mobile service to the wards and theatres The trust has recently invested in a variety of new equipment across all imaging modalities access on site to all Imaging specialties and the opportunity to undertake advanced practice. Our Trust is an ideal place to pursue and advance your career in radiography. Radiology provides a 24/7 diagnostic imaging service to the Trust and you would be expected to participate in a system of work which supports this service. About us We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria. Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns. You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path. You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 438-PB2691 Job locations Chorley and South Ribble Hospital Preston Rd Chorley PR7 1PP Job description Job responsibilities Duties will include but not be limited to: Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation Be responsible for the delivery and coordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, and supervision of duties carried out by Assistant Practitioners, and more junior staff including students Ensure a high radiographic standard is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of standards to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines Assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care Communicate with patients, relatives, and other healthcare workers to ensure appropriate dissemination of information, in a form and manner consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating. Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness To participate in education and training of junior staff Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within the scope of role and professional practice Comply with the requirements of the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 and IR(ME)R 2018 and related departmental protocols and procedures Use Information Technology systems as required at every level of the role Please note that the interview date may be subject to change Job description Job responsibilities Duties will include but not be limited to: Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation Be responsible for the delivery and coordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, and supervision of duties carried out by Assistant Practitioners, and more junior staff including students Ensure a high radiographic standard is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of standards to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines Assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care Communicate with patients, relatives, and other healthcare workers to ensure appropriate dissemination of information, in a form and manner consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating. Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness To participate in education and training of junior staff Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within the scope of role and professional practice Comply with the requirements of the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 and IR(ME)R 2018 and related departmental protocols and procedures Use Information Technology systems as required at every level of the role Please note that the interview date may be subject to change Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential HPC registered DCR/BSc in Radiography Desirable Attendance at study days Attendance at conferences, etc Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience in general radiographic and Theatre procedures within NHS Involvement with QA. Willing to expand clinical role Awareness of changes within Imaging practice Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice. Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential HPC registered DCR/BSc in Radiography Desirable Attendance at study days Attendance at conferences, etc Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience in general radiographic and Theatre procedures within NHS Involvement with QA. Willing to expand clinical role Awareness of changes within Imaging practice Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice. Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures 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 Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Chorley and South Ribble Hospital Preston Rd Chorley PR7 1PP Employer's website https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)