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Job overview

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital is our new hospital, currently under construction in Smethwick, which stands proudly between Sandwell and West Birmingham (SWB).

Once open in October 2024, it will be a significant acute hospital within Birmingham and the Black Country. Bringing together specialties from all areas of SWB, it will provide a hub for emergency care, acute medical wards, maternity, general and specialist surgery.

If you would like to join a culture of like-minded people, check out our latest Band 6 Radiographer vacancy. As a member of the team there will be the opportunity to excel in a wide range of disciplines including General Radiography, Accident and Emergency work, Theatre work, Mobiles and Fluoroscopy.  The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to train in specialised areas according to the service need and once trained, will be expected to participate in the out of hours rota.  

We currently provide Imaging services across a 7 days at City Hospital in Birmingham, Sandwell General Hospital in West Bromwich, Rowley Regis Community Hospital and Winston Green Prison. We also provide an Imaging service at Neptune Park Health Centre. All staff will based at our new flagship site, the Midland Metropolitan Hospital from October 2024 with cross site working expected as required.

Main duties of the job

To regularly undertake a wide range of radiographic examinations including plain film, and fluoroscopy, to a standard acceptable to the Division.

Will be trained in more specialised areas, for example CT and Cardiology according to the service need and once trained, will be expected to participate in the out of hours and cross site rotas.  

To work within, and adhere to, Standards and Operational Policies relating to provision of a Quality Imaging service. To ensure that these Standards and Operational Policies are adhered to by more junior staff.

To ensure that a high standard of cleanliness of the environment and equipment is maintained and that it is safe to use.

To be aware of the need to seek assistance when/where necessary.

To encourage the development of, and provide expert assistance to, more junior radiographers.

To actively assist in the clinical education of student radiographers and any other nominated staff, including practical demonstrations, tutorials and assessments.

Working for our organisation

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality. 

Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities. 

We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:

1. Our People – to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
2. Our Patients – to be good or outstanding in everything we do
3. Our Population – to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives