Bank Radiographer

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Experienced DXA Radiographer

Are you a experienced DXA Radiographer and looking to join the Bank at SWFT.

We are the only Outstanding Foundation Trust in the region and undergoing a major equipment upgrade across all Trust sites.

The Trust is situated in the heart of Warwickshire with great transport links (both road & rail) to London and the North.

Main duties of the job

To be one of a team of senior radiographers rotating through the department including A&E, Theatres, CT, fluoroscopy and rotating to satellite units in the community as required.

Opportunity will be available for staff to specialise dependent on service needs into area such as Cath lab, Mammography, MRI.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • DCR or BSc in Radiology
  • Evidence of CPD since qualification
  • State Registered
  • Experience in CT and/or another specialist area

Desirable

  • Post Graduate Diploma/degree

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years post registration
  • Current Band 6 or more than 2years experience

Desirable

  • Experience of managing daily workload

Skills

Essential

  • High quality clinical skills in plain film
  • Broad clinical experience
  • Ability to work in busy A&E environment managing daily workload
  • Able to undertake QA tests for all equipment
  • Good communication skills
  • Articulate, able to communicate with Consultant Radiologists and all other staff within department
  • Ability to liaise with consultants/ward staff within Trust
  • Able to liaise closely with Senior AED/ITU staff/theatre for medical emergencies/GA
  • Ability to work in busy A&E environment managing daily workload
  • Knowledge of IRMER and ionising radiation regulations
  • Proven organisational skills in post e.g. covering sick leave, holiday etc
  • Desire to extend role

Desirable

  • Keen to progress within the fluorography and mammography specialties
  • Potential to demonstrate leadership skills
  • Well-developed communication skills
  • CT experience
  • Knowledge of working in more than one organisation
  • Analytical skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Team member – ability to lead
  • Calm under pressure
  • Good organisational skills
  • Methodical
  • Positive/tolerant outlook
  • Responsive to positive change
  • Shows initiative
  • Progressive
  • Able to accept and give structured criticism to all staff
  • Highly motivated and with the ability to motivate others
  • High energy and resilience – ability to work and remain calm under pressure
  • Corporate approach to Trust objectives
  • Interact with established focus groups within the directorate
  • Motivate others
  • Work single handed
  • Able to implement new ideas to benefit the patient and working environment

Desirable

  • Lateral thinker
  • Looks at the ‘big picture’

Other

Essential

  • Able to work shift system introduced, on call and weekends
  • Willing to work to suit workload
  • Flexible approach to working hours
  • Active
  • Good Physical Health
  • No recurring illness

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 15 July 2026

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