Radiographer

Role overview

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Radiographer who is either already qualified or nearing qualification. This is a Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer opportunity within a welcoming and collaborative radiology service.

Team and service environment

You will join a supportive radiology team working across four clinical sites, each providing services across a broad mix of specialities. The department promotes a friendly, team-oriented culture and gives new starters a structured induction together with ongoing support from colleagues across Radiology.

What the role involves

The post offers varied diagnostic imaging experience and encourages development in both radiography practice and patient care. Work may include trauma imaging, general and specialist orthopaedic imaging, theatre imaging, mobile imaging, paediatric imaging, fluoroscopy, and dental radiography. The service is also focused on creating more opportunities in specialist areas.

Working pattern

This position requires flexibility in working hours and includes participation in on-call duties at Wrightington across a seven-day working week.

Sites and clinical exposure

Wrightington Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence is known for advanced orthopaedic care delivered by highly regarded consultants. Thomas Linacre Outpatient Centre images GP and outpatient clinic patients. Leigh Infirmary is the future home of a state-of-the-art Community Diagnostic Centre, with upgraded high-specification digital radiography equipment planned for primary care, walk-in centre, and outpatient referrals. The Royal Albert Edward Infirmary provides emergency and acute imaging services, including an interventional suite, two modern fluoroscopy rooms, five plain film rooms, and rotation opportunities across a busy range of procedures and specialities such as surgery, medicine, critical care, and paediatrics. The Wigan site is also a designated Trauma Unit supporting the Greater Manchester Trauma Network, with mobile imaging needs in areas such as the neonatal and paediatric emergency care units, maternity, and paediatric wards.

Additional information

New team members will be encouraged and supported to grow their skills in radiography and patient care. Evidence of qualifications will be required at interview and again during compliance checks.

About the trust

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute hospital and community services to people across the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. The organisation values staff engagement, teamwork, and care that is safe, effective, and delivered with dignity and compassion.

Contact for informal discussion

For an informal conversation, please contact Kathryn Whittle, Clinical Imaging Manager, at kathryn.whittle@wwl.nhs.uk or 01942 778714. You may also contact Danica Thorpe, Deputy Clinical Imaging Manager, on 01257 256336.