Job overview

The Senior radiographer operates as a member of the Radiography team, working independently using initiative, knowledge and organisational skills to provide an efficient and high quality imaging service, whilst dealing with patients and managing patient priority in a caring and professional manner.

You will provide daily support to colleagues, students and all members of the multi-disciplinary team while working in a challenging environment.

This post is not part time. The successfull candidate will be required to work flexibly which includes evening working and also 8-8 long days on a Saturday and Sunday and 1 long day a week at Oldham Integrated Care Centre

Main duties of the job

The Senior Radiographer maintains a high standard of clinical work when carrying out radiographic procedures acting in the best interests of patients at all time. The senior Radiographer position, who will be expected to take on the Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) role to ensure compliance with radiation safety regulations and local rules. The post holder will support the clinical department manager by undertaking the RPS training with Christie Medical Physics Expert (CMPE) and undertake all responsibilities that may be delegated by the clinical department manager

You will provide leadership to your team and act as the senior point of contact throughout the shift. You will liaise with referrers and work towards providing the best turnaround times for plain film imaging.

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS Trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack