Bank Radiographer

Closing date: 15 July 2026. Apply for this job.

Experienced DXA Radiographer needed to join the SWFT bank. This outstanding foundation trust is undergoing a major equipment upgrade across all sites, located in the heart of Warwickshire with excellent road and rail links to London and the North.

For questions or an informal visit, contact ext 4282.

Be part of a senior radiography team rotating through A&E, theatres, CT, fluoroscopy and satellite community units as required.

Specialise in one of the following areas based on service needs:
Cath lab, mammography, MRI.

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is rated Outstanding by the CQC and ranked 4th in the country for recommended place to work. Services cover Warwick, Stratford‑Upon‑Avon, Royal Leamington Spa, Shipston‑on‑Stour and community health across the county.

• Rotate through the department, undertaking unsupervised procedures in:
  • General radiography (main department)
  • Accident & Emergency and Fracture Clinic
  • CT
  • Fluoroscopy
  • DEXA
  • Community units as required
• Perform all clinical examinations to the highest standards according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Set high standards of patient care, monitor, initiate and implement changes where necessary to improve care.
• Assist and advise radiographers, assistant practitioners, radiographic aides and others where necessary.
• Keep knowledge up to date with latest developments in radiography; instigate change in liaison with Senior Radiographers and the General Manager Diagnostics.
• Work weekends, weekdays and negotiated extended hours programmes; nights may be required.
• Maintain clean, tidy, appropriately equipped rooms/areas ready for immediate use.
• Be familiar with all departmental clinical protocols and procedures for all modalities.
• Assist with the daily duty roster, ensuring all modalities are staffed appropriately, acting as Lead in the A&E department when required.
• Monitor and report equipment faults in the A&E department and general areas; liaise with manufacturers on breakdowns/faults.
• Co‑ordinate the daily workload and report sickness/absence to the Modality Lead/General Manager Diagnostics.
• Manage non‑clinical staff and allocate daily workload (e.g. porters).
• Participate in the daily clinical training of undergraduate and elective students from UCE, Birmingham or other organisations.
• Attend mandatory statutory training within the Trust yearly.
• Maintain an individual CPD portfolio and keep knowledge up to date with developments and technology.
• Assist, advise, teach junior radiographers and support staff; assist with formative/summative assessment for graduate and adaptation students.
• Participate in appraisals, personal reviews and work to agreed objectives.
• Adhere to all safety regulations:
  Health and Safety, Infection Control, COSHH, IRMER and IRR.
• Participate in radiology clinical audit.
• 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.
• Ensure the weekly/monthly radiology equipment QA programme is maintained; report any issues to the RA for diagnostics.
• Liaise with all staff members regarding professional and personal development activities and promote continuous improvement.
• Liaise with wards, departments, clinicians, clerical and support staff to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Liaise with the radiology call centre to optimise the appointment system and ensure full utilisation of human and equipment resources.
• Advise and liaise with clinicians within the Trust and across the PCT for examinations and results where required.
• Maintain patient records for all examinations as per departmental protocol (paper and computerised).

• 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.

• Essential:
  Minimum 2 years post‑registration; current Band 6 or more than 2 years experience.
• Desirable:
  Experience managing daily…