University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Band 6 Senior Radiographer- Radiology
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Job Summary
We are seeking experienced radiographers with NHS/UK experience to join our DR/plain film teams at Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals. You will work a 7-day rota, including nights, weekends, bank holidays, and out-of-hours shifts.
At Solihull, Band 6 radiographers rotate through CT as part of the role, including out-of-hours. At Good Hope, service expansion includes a new Urgent Treatment Centre and an additional CT scanner within ED, supporting CT experience within the DR team.
You will deliver high-quality imaging to adults and children, ensuring excellent patient experience and best practice at all times. The role offers exposure to a wide range of work, including theatre, mobiles, fluoroscopy, ED, inpatients, outpatients, and GP referrals.
Leadership is a key part of the role. You will be expected to run an area or lead a shift, supporting safe and effective service delivery. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential. You will also support the development of others, including mentoring students, apprentices, assistant practitioners, and junior staff, and contributing to appraisals.
We are committed to staff development and wellbeing, offering a structured DR CPD programme with regular internal teaching sessions from Advanced Practitioners, alongside wider internal and external opportunities. Ongoing support is available from line managers and the Practice & Education Team.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
The post holder will undertake radiographic examinations, seeking guidance where necessary, within Imaging and work as part of a team providing a caring and effective service.
- They will assess their own workload and the capability of patients to cooperate for radiographic examination.
- They will communicate effectively with colleagues and patients and have a patient-centred approach to ensure that patients' needs are met.
- They will take responsibility for their own practice, in correlation with protocols, and maintain accurate records.
- During the course of work, they must ensure they work in line with IRR2017 and IRMER2017.
- They will act in accordance with the Radiographers' professional code of conduct at all times and maintain their professional knowledge through CPD, striving to improve standards of service and quality of work.
- They will participate in the training and supervision of student radiographers and Assistant Practitioners.
- They will use equipment safely and competently, ensuring that faults are reported in a timely manner. They will undertake daily checks and participate in the QA programme.
- They will have high standards of cleanliness in the clinical environment and work in accordance with Trust infection control policies.
- They will be aware of and comply with relevant Trust policies and regularly participate in mandatory training to update their knowledge.
- The role is physically demanding, and they may be exposed to body fluids, severely traumatized patients, and verbal abuse.
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About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value, and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values-driven in all that we do, and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such, we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long-term health condition, mental health, or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job Description
Please note, for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy, please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR/BSc Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of relevant UK/NHS experience
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree plus short specialist courses, e.g., IV cannulation course, QA course, Assessor course, teaching/training/supervision course, and/or experience to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent
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Desirable
- Demonstrable clinical post-graduate experience
- Evidence of post-graduate development in the form of a post-graduate course, e.g., IV cannulation course, QA course, Assessor course, teaching/training/supervision course
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of professional up-to-date knowledge
- Evidence of up-to-date technical knowledge
- Wide range of practical experience
- Evidence of team leadership skills
Desirable
- Up-to-date knowledge and awareness of current NHS issues
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.
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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see NHS Careers website.
For Help With Your Application, Contact
Katie Cook
Email: kathryn.cook@uhb.nhs.uk
Phone: 0121 424 9163
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39959.00 to £48117.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-Time, Full-Time, Flexible Working
Reference number
304-9015496
Job locations
Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Attachments
Job Description
[JD PS - Band 6 Radiographer.pdf – 486KB](Opens in a new window)
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