Job summary
Warrington & Halton Hospital is looking to recruit Amazing Radiographers. We are the 'hidden-gem' of the North-West and if you are a motivated, hard-working professional, who wants to progress in your career, then "WE ARE" the perfect place for you. We are a team that is keen to push boundaries and develop our staff from within. We support Radiographer Reporting in Chest, Abdomen and MSK. We encourage self-development and fully support attendance at National and International Conferences to ensure we get the best outcomes for our patients. In recent years we had delegates and presenters at UKIO, RSNA, BNMS and BEMUS. In return, we expect a team approach. In Primary imaging to ensure work/life balance, we operate a shift system that provides an additional 6 weeks leave per year through TOIL. Also, our overnights are paid, and are not part of a shift system. Applicant must have 2 years qualification as a band 5 radiographer in the NHS.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will gain experience by rotating through the main department, A&E, mobiles/ theatre and intervention. This is across four sites, Warrington, Halton, Captain Sir Tom Moore (CSTM) and Widnes UCC. Radiology provides a vast array of services across all these sites and have a professional and dedicated imaging team committed to providing a first-class service to our patients and clinical users, with the service focusing upon producing high quality, technical and diagnostic images and providing excellent standards of patient care. We are a busy department working 24 hours a day across 7 days per week. The department is actively involved in training students from the University of Liverpool. We also support post-graduation studies across all modalities.

About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn. Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs. Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs. A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019. We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.

Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description for full details. If any further information is required or to arrange an informal visit please contact Andrea Oxford, 01925 662396

Person Specification
NHS experience
Essential

• Wide range of general radiography experience including theatres and fluoroscopy
• Diploma/Degree in Clinical Radiology State Registration

Desirable

• Experience of supervising qualified staff
• Involvement in the training of professional staff

Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
Essential

• Communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Ability to challenge current practice

Specific Role Requirements
Essential

• Team player

Desirable

• Ability to work flexibly

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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.