Opportunities for professional development in various aspects of radiography including general, theatre, and cross-sectional imaging.
Involvement in a proactive department focused on improving patient service and clinical governance.
Support for radiographers to gain skills in reporting and advanced imaging techniques.
Participation in a diverse shift rota, providing valuable experience in managing different types of work schedules.
Joining a highly regarded organization rated Outstanding by the CQC, highlighting the quality of care and working environment.
Competitive salary and the potential for job security as part of a permanent, full-time position.
Being part of a large, skilled workforce dedicated to delivering Five Star Patient Care across a broad range of services.
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking experienced Radiographers or Student Radiographers qualifying in 2025 for full-time positions as part of their band 5 shift rota. The role involves working at Whiston and St Helens Hospitals, providing 24/7 radiographic coverage, which includes 7.5-hour shifts, long days, nights, and some weekends. Candidates must attend an in-person interview on 1st February 2025 and should possess strong communication and organisational skills, along with a commitment to delivering quality patient care.
The successful candidates will engage in diverse aspects of radiography, including general radiography, theatre work, and cross-sectional imaging, while participating in clinical governance and professional development opportunities. The Trust emphasises a proactive approach to improving patient services and offers support for radiographers seeking to enhance their skills in reporting various imaging types, further developing a robust and patient-focused clinical environment.
The successful candidates will engage in diverse aspects of radiography, including general radiography, theatre work, and cross-sectional imaging, while participating in clinical governance and professional development opportunities. The Trust emphasises a proactive approach to improving patient services and offers support for radiographers seeking to enhance their skills in reporting various imaging types, further developing a robust and patient-focused clinical environment.
Job Summary
Are you an experienced Radiographer or a Student Radiographer due to qualify in 2025?
If so MWL are recruiting with interviews taking place on Saturday 1st Feb 2025!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for newly qualified radiographers to join our team on the band 5 shift rota at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The posts will be based at Whiston and St Helens Hospitals. Participation in the shift rota which provides 24/7 cover is essential. The shift rota includes a combination of 7.5-hour days, long days and nights and includes some weekend shifts as well as an on-call commitment.
We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated individuals with a flexible approach to working who are able to demonstrate good organisational and communication skills along with a commitment to a quality patient focused service.
Interview date: 1st February 2025
Please note that it is a requirement of the application process that candidates are required to attend Whiston Hospital in-person for their interview as part of the recruitment event.
Main duties of the job
You will gain invaluable experience in all aspects of radiography including general radiography, theatre, mobiles, digital fluoroscopy and cross-sectional imaging. The department is extremely proactive and continually aims to improve service to patients. Radiographers are actively encouraged to take part in clinical governance, audit, training and clinical professional development. We provide opportunities to develop in all areas of radiography and have supported radiographers reporting MSK and Chest in plain film, CT Heads and MRI knees and lumbar spines.
About Us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
Date posted
January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-6854399
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
Job Description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
Are you an experienced Radiographer or a Student Radiographer due to qualify in 2025?
If so MWL are recruiting with interviews taking place on Saturday 1st Feb 2025!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for newly qualified radiographers to join our team on the band 5 shift rota at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The posts will be based at Whiston and St Helens Hospitals. Participation in the shift rota which provides 24/7 cover is essential. The shift rota includes a combination of 7.5-hour days, long days and nights and includes some weekend shifts as well as an on-call commitment.
We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated individuals with a flexible approach to working who are able to demonstrate good organisational and communication skills along with a commitment to a quality patient focused service.
Interview date: 1st February 2025
Please note that it is a requirement of the application process that candidates are required to attend Whiston Hospital in-person for their interview as part of the recruitment event.
Main duties of the job
You will gain invaluable experience in all aspects of radiography including general radiography, theatre, mobiles, digital fluoroscopy and cross-sectional imaging. The department is extremely proactive and continually aims to improve service to patients. Radiographers are actively encouraged to take part in clinical governance, audit, training and clinical professional development. We provide opportunities to develop in all areas of radiography and have supported radiographers reporting MSK and Chest in plain film, CT Heads and MRI knees and lumbar spines.
About Us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
Date posted
January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-6854399
Job locations
Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
Job Description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- Perform radiographic examinations in accordance with departmental protocols
- Be competent in the use of all appropriate x-ray equipment
- Maintain high standards of radiographic technique at all times
- Participate in the shift, on-call and out of hours service
- Perform QA checks on all equipment used within radiology
- Abide by radiographic protocols
- Abide by all Radiation Protection regulations
- Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel
- Responsible for sending accurate image data to the Picture Archiving Communication System for storage, transmission and archive
- Supervise assistant practitioners and students
- Justify radiographic examinations for Radiographic Assistant Practitioners
- Ensure delivery of a patient focussed service including care comfort and dignity of all patients
- Take an active role in the general cleanliness and professional image of the department
- Responsible for assuring the safety of him/herself and others in accordance with Trust and departmental protocols e.g. COSHH, Radiation Protection etc
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients on contentious and sensitive issues, using persuasion and negotiation where required
- Maintain a patient, courteous manner in all aspects of communication with patients and staff especially in distressing situations
- Responsible for adhering to radiographic protocols
- Ensure clinical and professional standards are met at all times
- Perform all aspects of clinical and technical procedures as per departmental policy
- Perform intravenous injections as appropriate
- Comply with Health & Safety legislation for Control of Radiation, VDU use, handling of patients etc
- Maintain Professional Registration
- Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body
- Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System
- To ensure the accuracy of data quality in line with departmental policies and procedures (i.e. name, date of birth, address, postcode, GP and telephone number) are all current and correct
- Contribute to continuing education programme by atten
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