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Salary for this role£32,073 – £48,117 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.
Closest occupation match: SOC 2254, Medical radiographers. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.
Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.
Role description
Job summary
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the local area with over 4,500 staff. The Trust supports Flexible Working Arrangements and Race Equality. We have a commitment to education, training and staff development.
Bank Contract - Shifts as per service requirements
Principal Duties
To observe Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017, Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017, Local Rules, Policies and Procedures, in line with promoting radiation protection
To undertake radiographic examinations to a high standard
To provide a high quality imaging service
To participate in clinical audit / CPD
Out of hours, to independently prioritise and organise workload to meet demand
To provide plain film, Fluorscopy and/or CT service.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for the post of Bank Radiographer. We are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals who would like to develop their skills and career in radiography. You should be motivated, keen to develop and have good communication skills, assisting in the delivery of an innovative high quality service. We would also like to encourage newly qualified radiographers who qualify this summer to apply.
You will possess a BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification and should be registered with the Health Professions Council.
NHS Experience is a desirable criteria.
The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, being able to work within a versatile team and complete CT head and neck exams. You will rotate through A&E and outpatient Plain Film, CT, Fluoroscopy, Theatres and Dental Imaging. We encourage CPD activities with protected study time and departmental research.
A flexible attitude to working time is required and you will be expected to take part in the departments seven day service.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. There is a new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre which will houses a new Emergency Department (including Children's Emergency Department), co-located Paediatric Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Unit and Urgent Care Centre.
We would particularly welcome applications from people from a BME background and people with a disability as these groups are currently under-represented at senior level. We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
We support flexible working for all employees and prospective applicants.
Any settled workers meeting the requirements must be offered the position in preference to any non-resident candidates meeting the requirements, unless the role falls under a PhD-level code, in which case sponsorship may be attained.
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £48,117 a session
per anum
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
407-WCCSS-8350030
Job locations
Walsall Manor Hospital
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional
Embrace change, learning new techniques and enhancing role as required
Supervise and undertake assessments of students and assistant practitioners.
Make judgements regarding their competency to work independently in situations where their actions can directly affect patient diagnosis
Provide guidance, support and mentorship to less experienced colleagues and other professionals
Promote a multi-professional approach to service delivery
Undertake CPD to maintain fitness to practice
To be accountable for own professional activities within the limitations of personal expertise and agreed knowledge and skills framework
To work within a pressurised environment due to unpredictable workloads and patient demands
Work well within a multidisciplinary team to promote cross-boundary working
Encourage and maintain good working relationships with other departments and have a flexible approach to work ensuring departmental efficiency
To maintain a smart and professional image
Clinical / Technical
To participate in out of hours duties as required
To perform radiographic examinations
To use analytical and judgemental skills to interpret radiographs, accurately differentiating between normal and abnormal findings, taking appropriate action as required
To be competent in the operation of the Radiology Information System / PACS System
To be aware of the role and importance of the range of radiographic investigations
To maintain patient dignity and confidentiality whilst undertaking examinations
Demonstrate good communication skills
To participate in own individual performance reviews (IPRs) as per Trust policy
To ensure that adequate radiation protection is given to self, patient and others in line with IR(ME)R 2000, IRR 1999 (including local rules)
To implement radiographic protocols to meet the needs of the service
May have to deal with frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions i.e odours, body fluids, verbal aggression
May have to deal with exposure to traumatic and highly distressing circumstances
To participate in out of hours and on call service delivery as required
To use a wide range of technical equipment to gain maximum clinical information and enhance diagnostic accuracy
To use manual handling aids competently as required by the Trust for safety of both patients and staff
To perform quality assurance checks on equipment, under the direction of a senior Radiographer
To document any equipment faults or breakdowns in a timely manner and notify the Superintendent Radiographer
To regularly use and be competent in using the Radiology Patient Management System
To evaluate images for technical quality and use sound judgement to utilise imaging equipment and accessories to optimise image quality
To supervise the activities of students and trainees within the department to ensure that they observe health and safety rules and fire regulations
To review radiographic examination referrals for appropriateness and priority
Develop and promote good working relationships between multidisciplinary teams
When working out of hours, to prioritise patients independently and to organise workload form a wide variety of referral pathways
Maintain a safe working environment for both staff and patients and recognise the need for evaluating, reporting on and acting on risk within the department
Report all clinical and non-clinical incidents and near misses in the department according to Trust policy, to ensure timely investigation
Work within, and contribute to, evidence based protocols and guidelines
Take an active part in implementing new services, to enhance and improve patient care
To participate in audit, when required, under the direction of the Superintendent Radiographer
To ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained within the department and to adhere to infection control policies
Take responsibility for the provision of suitable recorded images in line with data protection legislation, adhering to IT security systems policy and data protection
Any other duties commensurate with grade and experience as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
DCR / BSC Diagnostic Radiography
HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
Have previous experience of working within an imaging department
Evidence of CPD
Ability to assess and develop junior colleagues
Desirable
NHS Experience
Knowledge
Essential
Experience of Imaging Modalities
Flexible attitude to departmental duties
Ability to work within a team
Aware of own strengths and weaknesses
Committed to quality improvement
Evidence of up to date knowledge, including radiation protection
Knowledge of health and safety
Computer Literacy
Able to foster good working relationships
Desirable
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.
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.