Job summary
- Main area
- radiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 179-6966550-C
- Employer
- West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Bury St Edmunds
- Salary
- 拢37,338 - 拢44,962 Per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/03/2025 08:00
Employer heading

Senior Radiographer
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
We are looking for an ambitious band 6 radiographer to join our team and work within the radiology department of the West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to provide a high standard of care to all patients.
The trust is currently planning the development of a brand-new hospital expected in 2030 which will see the Radiology department grow and so this is an exciting time to join us.
As a senior Radiographer you will expected to be pivotal in the day to day running of the department as well as supporting the band 5 radiographers in providing a safe and caring environment for our patients and staff.
Once training is complete it is expected that all radiographers will join an out of hours rota which includes working nights and weekend shifts covering emergency work 24/7 365 days of the year.
Successful candidates will be expected to rotate through all areas covered by the general radiography team. This includes ED work, inpatients/outpatients, theatres, fluoroscopy (including cath lab) and working at satellite locations.
We are a QSI accredited hospital and as a radiographer working here you would be expected to help maintain this accreditation through participation of audits and departmental quality improvements.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited from suitably qualified radiographers (BSc in radiography or equivalent is essential). You must have the ability to communicate with all grades of staff and all patients groups, seeking advice as required. Along side this you will have excellent verbal and written communications and a patient orientated attitude reflecting the WSH Trust Values. You will also demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure and concentrate on tasks in a busy environment. Being able to work as part of a team and use your own initiative to prioritise tasks is essential.
We are keen for candidates to contact us prior to interview to discuss the role and opportunities available at the West Suffolk Hospital.
Many of our staff have worked at the West Suffolk for a number of years creating a real sense of community. Our QSI accreditation which we are extremely proud of demonstrates our commitment to quality care
West Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust is a district general hospital in the beautiful market town, Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk.听 The surrounding area has plenty to offer for all ages. With easy access to London, Cambridge and Ipswich.
Working for our organisation
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
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Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see full job description attached to view main responsibilities.
STAFF CAR PARKING
Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 鈥 18:30.听
听For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital.听 Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.
This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete 鈥渙n call鈥 duties within their role.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 鈥 Degree or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
- 鈥 Valid HCPC registration
Experience and knowledge
Essential criteria
- 鈥 Evidence of recent experience working in a dynamic clinical Radiology department
- 鈥 Minimum 18 months recent experience of a wide range of radiographic techniques
Desirable criteria
- 鈥 Experience of participating in audit and governance activities
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- 鈥 Ability to effectively communicate with all grades of staff
- 鈥 Assertive but diplomatic and approachable
- 鈥 Able to work as part of a small dept team and a larger MDT
- 鈥 Demonstrable leadership skills
- 鈥 Able to use own initiative when working single-handed
- 鈥 Able to work under pressure
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- 鈥 Commitment to own personal development
- 鈥 Occupational Health clearance to carry out duties of role
- 鈥 Able to cope with stressful and emotional circumstances
- 鈥 Ability to cope under pressure
- 鈥 Flexible approach to working hours and area allocation, which may change at short notice in line with service needs
Desirable criteria
- 鈥 Ability to travel to work at community sites
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Laura Foort
- Job title
- Service Manager for X-ray
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01284 713329
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