Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Radiographer in CT and MRI to join our dedicated team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Trust.

Our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) is now live and will offer enhanced services to patients.

The post holder will participate in our 7-day working rota, featuring long shifts that provide ample time off during the week.

You will primarily be based at St Albans City Hospital, with the flexibility to work at our other locations, Hemel Hempstead Hospital and Watford General Hospital.

The development of the Community Diagnostic Centre, equipped with modern CT and MRI scanners, will enhance service quality for patients by increasing scanning capacity and reducing referral-to-treatment times.

Previous MRI/CT training is essential.

Main duties of the job

• o Act as an effective member of the Radiology team, delivering high-quality imaging services to patients.
• o Mentor radiology staff and students.
• o Complete and maintain records for QA testing.
• o Adhere to IRMER17 regulations while performing radiology examinations to the highest standards.

About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick 'Member of the Armed Forces Community' on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Details
Date posted: 16 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £41,957 to £50,387 a year inc HCA
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 8 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 360-C-11382-A
Job locations: Cross Site, St Albans, AL3 5PN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential

• Either DCR(R) or BSc Diagnostic Radiography.
• Evidence of up-to-date CPD.
• HCPC registration.

Knowledge:
Essential

• Good knowledge of adaptive techniques.
• Aware of current trends relevant to the profession.
• Knowledge of clinical governance process and policy related to clinical area.

Experience:
Essential

• Post qualification experience across a range of modalities.
• Wide range of experience in CT/MRI.
• 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.

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

This role is part of the West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.