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The closing date is 15 July 2026
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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.
Please feel free to come and discuss any questions with us at an informal visit. Please contact us on 01926 495321 ext 4282.
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.
About us
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2
We appreciate you completing the survey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical/Professional/Technical
To rotate through the department undertaking unsupervised procedures in the following areas:
General radiography main department.
Accident & Emergency and Fracture Clinic
CT.
Fluoroscopy.
DEXA
Community as required.
To perform all clinical examinations to the highest standards according to departmental policies and procedures.
To set high standards of patient care, monitor, initiate and implement changes where necessary to improve care.
To assist and advise radiographers, assistant practitioners and radiographic aides where necessary.
To ensure knowledge is kept up to date with the latest developments in radiography and instigate change in liaison with Supt Radiographers and General Manager Diagnostics in line with developments.
To take part in weekend and week day shifts for radiographers or any negotiated system of extended hours programme, which may be introduced, working nights may also be required.
To maintain clean, tidy and appropriately equipped rooms/areas ready for immediate use.
To be familiar with all departmental clinical protocols and procedures for all modalities.
Managerial
To assist with the daily duty roster ensuring all modalities are staffed appropriately with radiographers and support staff, when acting as the lead in the A&E department.
To monitor and report faults with equipment in the A&E department and general areas of the department.
In the absence of the Modality Lead:
Liaise with the equipment manufacturers with reference to breakdowns/faults.
Co-ordinate the daily workload.
To report sickness/absence to the Modality Lead/General Manager Diagnostics.
To manage non clinical staff and allocate daily workload e.g. porters
Education/Development/Training
To participate in the daily clinical training of undergraduate students from UCE, Birmingham or elective students from other organisations.
To attend mandatory statutory training within the Trust on a yearly basis.
To ensure knowledge is kept up to date in line with developments and technology and maintain an individual CPD portfolio.
To assist, advise, teach junior radiographers and support staff techniques and procedures as required and be involved in the formative/summative assessment for graduate and adaption students.
To participate in appraisals, personal reviews and work to agreed objectives.
Clinical Governance (Policies, Complaints, H/S)
To adhere to all safety regulations with regards to Health and Safety, Infection Control, COSHH, IRMER and IRR.
To participate in radiology clinical audit.
To work within and adhere to standards and operational policies relating to the Trust and Radiology Department.
Review mistakes, incidents, near misses, complaints and successes to promote performance for self and patients.
To ensure the weekly/monthly radiology equipment QA programme is maintained, reporting any issues to the RA for diagnostics.
Communication
To liase with all staff members with specific reference to professional and personal development activities and promote commitment to continuous development and improvement.
To liase with wards, departments, clinicians, clerical and support staff to achieve maximum efficiency.
Liase with radiology call centre to ensure the appointments system is optimised ensuring full utilisation of Human and equipment resources.
Advise and liaise with clinicians within the Trust and across the PCT for examinations and results if required in respect of patient care.
Maintain patient records for all examinations as per departmental protocol (Paper and Computerised).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Radiology, Warwick Hospital
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
