Band 6

Main area

Diagnostic and Clinical Support

Grade

Band 6

Contract

Permanent

Hours

30 hours per week (Full Time/Part Time)

Job ref

435-D181-26

Site

ELHT

Town

East Lancashire

Salary

£35,392 - £42,618 per annum

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

23/10/2026 11:00

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Job overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Radiographer with substantial experience in General Radiography to join our friendly multi-disciplinary team working within Radiology at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.

Applications will also be accepted from current band 5 Radiographers with less experience to join the team in a trainee band 6 role. The trainee role will involve a minimum of a 6 months supported preceptorship period.

The role will include rotation through ED, theatre, mobiles and fluoroscopy, working across our busy main acute site, as well as smaller community sites.

Main duties of the job

This is a demanding role where excellent technical expertise in all aspects is required to ensure the delivery of a high quality, efficient and professional service. The successful candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, performing radiographic examinations either single handed or as part of a team, whilst ensuring a high standard of radiographic technique and patient care is maintained at all times.

The successful applicants will have responsibility for the organisation of staff and workflow, recognising the global needs of both the department and service provided. Applicants will be expected to use their own initiative and be capable of making decisions in unpredictable circumstances, providing leadership, knowledge and guidance to a team of Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and Radiographic Assistants.

Working for our organisation

We employ 10,000 staff, some of whom are award winning and internationally renowned for their work and achievements. We treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. Our high quality healthcare services are offered across seven hospital and community sites.

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust we support CPD and encourage advanced practice and as such we currently have 11 Advanced Practice Radiographers and a consultant radiographer.

Our staff are friendly, supportive and dedicated professionals who will make you feel welcome. Our service is committed to encouraging staff to widen their scope of practice, with continuous professional development actively encouraged and supported by expert clinical leads.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. To ensure a high quality patient focused service throughout the department.
2. To ensure the delivery of a professional and expert service in all areas of the department.
3. To perform examinations on patients commensurate with a high level of radiographic skill and patient care.
4. To review images and ensure that supplementary imaging procedures/views are considered prior to the patient departure from the department.
5. Ensure a high standard of patient care, both clinical and pastoral commensurate with good practice.
6. Deputise along with other Band 6 colleagues when necessary for the Band 7 radiographers.
7. Participate fully in the extended working day service Monday to Sunday including evenings, weekends and night shifts.
8. Comply with the Ionising Radiation Regulation 2017, (IRR 17) and the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017, (IRMER 2017) ensuring radiation doses are kept as low as reasonable achievable in line with Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRL).
9. Ensure the safety of patients and staff in all areas of the department.
10. Ensure general cleanliness and tidiness of all clinical areas including the cleaning and disposal of clinical and hazardous waste.
11. To take a lead with the Quality Assurance Programme and take part in departmental audit, when necessary.
12. To maintain adequate stocks of consumable items.
13. To exercise personal responsibility and make decisions in unpredictable situations. To ensure all aspects of the service are delivered within the departments defined quality standards.
14. To be proactive in the monitoring of the service provided in the department, developing and implementing proposals for improving the service.

Person specificationATTAINMENTSEssential criteria

• Able to demonstrate extensive post qualification experience in General Radiography
• Evidence of CPD
• Radiography Degree/ Diploma of the college of Radiographers Full HCPC Registration
• High standards of radiographic skills.
• High Standard of patient care
• Ability to understand, absorb and comply with detailed procedures.
• Mentorship skills

Special AptitudesEssential criteria

• Clear and accurate written and verbal communication. Effective listening skills.
• Able to participate in the 24/7 shift system and work flexible hours.
• Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service
• Proven ability to work and lead a team, be supportive of team members
• Ability to demonstrate planning, time management, organisational skills and the ability to complete a task
• Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge.
• Able to organise and manage priorities under pressures
• Able to use own initiative and work without supervision within agreed protocols
• Proven ability to keep information confidential.

Dear Potential Applicant,

It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
• This vacancymay close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.**
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