Job overview

Hereford County Hospital is a busy district general hospital serving the population of Herefordshire, Powys and parts of Shropshire. We currently have vacancies within our team in Radiology for an experienced advanced practitioner radiographer to join our friendly team.  This is a unique opportunity to join our existing team of advanced practitioner radiographers in plain film reporting.

The Radiology department in Hereford has undergone significant changes over the last 7 years since entering into a partnership with Philips and you will have the opportunity to work with  up to date technology. 

This post offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of our Community Treatment and Diagnostic Centre, due to open in September 2025 in Hereford.  

The Community Diagnostic Centre will incorporate Imaging (Plain X-ray, ultrasound, CT and MRI), a range of cardiorespiratory investigations  and pathology services in a "one stop" location to obtain diagnostic information. 

Successful candidates will work at the Hereford County Hospital site  in rotation between the hospital site and our CDC site which will open in 2025 and be expected to support in 24/7 cover for the department.

Prospective candidates are welcome to have an informal discussion with Mrs Leah Hughes (Operational Clinical Lead Radiographer) on 01432 364450

Main duties of the job

To undertake appendicular and axial image reporting on own initiative as appropriate to ensure a smooth and efficient reporting service. The post holder will ensure the provision of the highest standards of practice and patient care, in accordance with standards, procedures and protocols.  

To contribute to the delivery of a high quality Radiology Service across the Trust including service re-design and development of the Radiology Department.

Working for our organisation

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT and the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we would want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust they tell us it’s a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential.

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time all the time.