Diagnostic Radiographer

NHS

  • London
  • £35,763-43,466 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
Join our friendly, multidisciplinary Imaging team at Ealing Hospital and help deliver vital diagnostic radiography services across general X-ray, mobiles, theatres and CT. Working under the Clinical Lead Radiographer (and accountable to the Head of Imaging & Medical Physics), you'll uphold professional standards, drive exceptional patient care, and contribute to a 24/7 on-call rota.Main duties of the jobMain DutiesClinical Imaging & SupportPerform high-quality general radiography (including mobile/theatre work) and, once trained, CT examinations.Apply "red-dot" flagging to highlight urgent findings on emergency films.Cannulate and administer IV contrast media after competency accreditation.On-Call & Rota ParticipationParticipate in weekday standby, weekend and CT on-call rosters.Act as first point of contact for out-of-hours imaging queries, liaising with the second on-call radiographer.Quality, Safety & ComplianceAdhere to IRR18 and IRMER 2017 regulations, NHS Trust policies, and clinical governance standards.Report equipment faults, incidents or near-misses promptly.Contribute to departmental quality-assurance programmes and radiation-safety audits.Resource Management & TeamworkMonitor and replenish consumables; escalate low-stock issues.Assist with induction, training and mentoring of junior staff and students.Maintain accurate patient records and imaging logs in line with Trust policy.About usLondon North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.We run major acute services at:
  • Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
  • St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
  • Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
  • Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£35,763 to £43,466 a year per annum including HCAS pro rataContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number337-NP-9005KSJob locationsEaling HospitalUxbridge RoadLondonUB1 3HWJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential
  • oBSc Radiography or equivalent
  • oHCPC Registration
Desirable
  • oAttendance at relevant study days and courses.
Knowledge and experienceEssential
  • oExperience of A&E, CT, theatre & mobile radiography
  • oGood knowledge of all general aspects of radiography.
  • oKnowledge of IRMER
Desirable
  • oTeaching and training students and other new members of staff.
Skills, abilities and attributesEssential
  • oGood written & verbal communication.
  • oUnderstanding of team work.
  • oEvidence of CPD
  • oAbility to work under pressure.
  • oAbility to use initiative.
  • o Ability to motivate themselves and others.
  • oWillingness to learn and develop.
  • oAbility to empathise with the patient's needs.
HEART valuesEssential
  • Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values: honesty, equity, accountability, respect, and teamwork.
  • Demonstrate commitment to place Quality at our HEART
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential
  • oBSc Radiography or equivalent
  • oHCPC Registration
Desirable
  • oAttendance at relevant study days and courses.
Knowledge and experienceEssential
  • oExperience of A&E, CT, theatre & mobile radiography
  • oGood knowledge of all general aspects of radiography.
  • oKnowledge of IRMER
Desirable
  • oTeaching and training students and other new members of staff.
Skills, abilities and attributesEssential
  • oGood written & verbal communication.
  • oUnderstanding of team work.
  • oEvidence of CPD
  • oAbility to work under pressure.
  • oAbility to use initiative.
  • o Ability to motivate themselves and others.
  • oWillingness to learn and develop.
  • oAbility to empathise with the patient's needs.
HEART valuesEssential
  • Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values: honesty, equity, accountability, respect, and teamwork.
  • Demonstrate commitment to place Quality at our HEART

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