Radiographer

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust

3mo ago

Job
Full-time
Junior Level
Healthcare

AI generated summary

You must provide evidence of your qualifications.
You will perform diagnostic imaging across various specialities, including trauma and paediatrics, while ensuring patient care and support in a dynamic, flexible environment.

Requirements

Evidence Of Qualifications Will Be Requested

Responsibilities

This is a great opportunity for a Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographer.
We would like to invite you to join our friendly, dynamic team at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We host diagnostic services in four sites offering clinical services across a diverse range of specialities.
The role is 37.5 hours per week and involves working across 7 days including nights and on call at Wrightington.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Band 6 General Radiographer.
New team members will be supported with a structured induction, and support from all members of the Radiology team.
New team members are supported and encouraged to develop their radiography and patient care skills.
Successful candidates will be able to gain a wide range of experience.
This will include trauma imaging, general and specialist orthopaedic imaging, theatre and mobile imaging, paediatrics, fluoroscopy, and dental radiography.
We are committed to providing increased opportunities to gain more experience in specialised areas and are introducing rotation into both DEXA and Nuclear Medicine.
We have a fantastic reporting radiographer team, as well as advanced clinical practitioners performing GI fluoroscopy procedures.
This position carries a commitment to flexible working hours and will include on-call at Wrightington across a 7-day working week.
Wrightington Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence delivers world renowned innovations in orthopaedic care from some of the UK’s leading Consultants, many whom have an international reputation for surgical excellence.
At the Thomas Linacre Outpatient centre we image a variety of GP and patients from the outpatient clinics.
Leigh Infirmary has been chosen as the location of our new state of the art Community Diagnostic Centre.
The existing General Radiography rooms are to be replaced with high specification Digital Radiography equipment to image patients referred from Primary Care, patients from the Walk in Centre and outpatient clinics.
The Royal Albert Edward Infirmary provides a base for emergency and acute work.
The department hosts an interventional suite which offers the opportunity of rotation as well as general fluoroscopic techniques that are delivered in two recently upgraded fluoroscopy rooms.
The team undertake a range of procedures.
The department includes 5 plain film imaging rooms.
It is a busy department offering a range of experience.
The Wigan site manages patients from a wide range of clinical specialities including Surgery, Medicine, Critical Care and Paediatrics.
The site is a designated Trauma Unit which supports the Greater Manchester Trauma Network.
The service has a dedicated Paediatric Emergency Care Unit with a large Maternity Unit and Paediatric ward.
Staff may attend these areas to perform mobile imaging, including neonatal imaging.
Choose Well – Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas.
At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’.
We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity.
With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kathryn Whittle Job title: Clinical Imaging Manager Email address: kathryn.whittle@wwl.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01942 778714
Danica Thorpe
Danica.l.thorpe@wwl.nhs.uk

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographer.

Where is the position located?

The position is located at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, across four sites.

What are the working hours for this role?

The role involves working 37.5 hours per week, including nights and on-call shifts across a 7-day working week.

What kind of support will new team members receive?

New team members will receive a structured induction and support from all members of the Radiology team to help develop their radiography and patient care skills.

What types of imaging will I be involved in?

Successful candidates will gain experience in trauma imaging, general and specialist orthopaedic imaging, theatre and mobile imaging, paediatrics, fluoroscopy, and dental radiography.

Is there an opportunity for professional development in this role?

Yes, there are increased opportunities to gain experience in specialised areas, including rotation into DEXA and Nuclear Medicine.

What is the aesthetic of the trust?

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust values staff engagement and believes that ‘happy staff makes for happy patients,’ emphasizing their commitment to placing the patient at the heart of everything they do.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Kathryn Whittle, Clinical Imaging Manager, at kathryn.whittle@wwl.nhs.uk or call 01942 778714.

Are previous applicants allowed to apply for this position?

No, previous applicants need not apply for this position.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust

Providing high quality NHS healthcare for our patients across the Wigan Borough.

Science & Healthcare

Industry

5001-10,000

Employees

2002

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of healthcare services, including acute and elective care, to the communities in Wigan and surrounding areas. Their mission focuses on delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring patient safety, with an emphasis on teaching and research to advance medical practice. The Trust aims to improve health outcomes, enhance patient experience, and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the healthcare system.