Band 6 - Rotational Radiographer, Radiology

Band 6 - Rotational Radiographer, Radiology

The closing date is 12 January 2026

We have an opportunity for a dedicated senior rotational radiographer to join our team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, supporting a 24/7 service model. This is a 12-month fixed-term position to provide maternity leave cover.

This is a key senior role within the department, where you will take responsibility for both acute and elective imaging, working as part of an established and supportive shift team.

You will play an active role in delivering high-quality patient care while supporting service efficiency and clinical excellence.

This post is ideal for existing band 5 and 6 Radiographers looking to broaden their acute radiographic and leadership experience within an established, successful, and popular 24/7 team.

• Being an effective member of the Radiology team, providing a high standard of imaging services to Radiologists and patients.
• Mentoring junior staff and students.
• Completing and record keeping of QA testing.
• Following IRMER
  17 regulations whilst undertaking radiology examinations to a high standard.
• Candidates must be strong communicators who share our trust values.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.  If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact  If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick “Member of the Armed Forces Community” on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

• Either DCR(R) or BSc Radiography. Attendance at mandatory training sessions.
• Evidence of up-to-date CPD.
• HCPC registration.
• PgD in a cross‑sectional modality.

• Good knowledge of adaptive techniques.
• Aware of current trends relevant to the profession.
• Public sector/NHS knowledge.

• Post qualification experience across a range of modalities.
• Wide range of experience in CT.
• NHS experience.

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.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust