Band 6 Radiographer – 12-Month Fixed-Term, 37.5h

Whittington Maternity Voices Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Whittington Health is seeking a Band 6 Radiographer for a fixed-term 12-month role. The post is full-time (37.5 hours per week) and requires working within a competency framework and a 24/7 shift pattern including days, nights and weekends.

The successful candidate will assess referrals for X-Ray examinations, justify imaging to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure, supervise colleagues, and maintain safe operation of X-Ray equipment in line with IR(R) 2017 and related guidance.

Qualifications

• Operate within a competency framework and participate in a 24/7 shift system including days, nights, and weekends.
• Assess referrals for X-Ray examinations and justify general X-Ray examinations to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Supervise and assist fellow Radiographers as required.
• Maintain expertise in safe operation of X-Ray equipment and manage faults per induction guidance.
• Comply with departmental and professional policies and procedures such as Health and Safety, IRR 2017, and IR(ME)R 2017.

Responsibilities

• Assess referrals for X-Ray examinations and justify imaging to minimize radiation exposure.
• Supervise fellow Radiographers during the imaging process.
• Maintain and fault-check X-Ray equipment safely and under guidance.
• Follow Health and Safety, COSHH, IRR 2017, and IR(ME)R 2017 procedures.

Skills

Radiography

Clinical assessment

Justification of examinations

Team supervision

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Whittington Health is seeking a Band 6 Radiographer for a fixed-term 12-month role. The post is full-time (37.5 hours per week) and requires working within a competency framework and a 24/7 shift pattern including days, nights and weekends.

The successful candidate will assess referrals for X-Ray examinations, justify imaging to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure, supervise colleagues, and maintain safe operation of X-Ray equipment in line with IR(R) 2017 and related guidance.