Band 6 Radiographer - QE

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is looking for experienced Radiographers to join their team. The role requires a strong emphasis on patient care and high radiographic standards, with responsibilities including various imaging modalities and participation in a 7-day working schedule. The successful candidates will have opportunities for professional development and postgraduate training within a supportive environment focused on excellence in healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Post graduate training opportunities

Flexible working options

Participation in staff development program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year post qualification experience in Radiography.
• Proven ability to train students and participate in their induction.
• Strong background in patient care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-standard radiographic imaging.
• Participate in the departmental 7-day working schedule.
• Supervise and provide clinical assistance to assistant practitioners.

Skills

Professional attitude

High radiographic standards

Communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Education

DCR, BSc in Radiography or equivalent

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Overview

We are seeking experienced Radiographers, with minimum of 1 year post qualification experience, to join our team at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, primarily based on the Queen Elizabeth site.

Applicants should be/have:

• Skilled radiographers with high radiographic standards
• Able to plan & prioritise workloads
• Professional & responsible attitude
• Patient centred focused
• Work well within the team and/or autonomously

Radiographers will be expected to rotate through all general areas including the Emergency Department, CT scan, Fluoroscopy and all the plain film imaging modalities and you will be expected to undertake overnight duties including undertaking CT Trauma scans and general cover on a 7-day working basis.

The successful candidate will be required to support the area leads with delivery of an efficient and effective service within the current challenging healthcare environment. If you feel you have the necessary experience and aptitude to fulfil this role, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Interview date: 14th January 2026

PLEASE NOTE: We may not be able to offer sponsorship for this post

Main duties of the job

This role will give the individual the opportunity to build on and extend their clinical expertise in Radiography and also develop training and leadership skills. Education and training are key elements of the department and therefore role extension and further learning is encouraged. Flexibility and innovation are also fundamental to this role and strong communication skills are essential.

Participation in the departmental 7 day working week is essential.

If you are successful on shortlisting we would be happy to arrange a tour of the department at the time of your Interview.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a busy and demanding clinical environment and to be part of an innovative, dynamic Imaging service at a time when it is expanding; currently upgrading/replacing our Interventional & Fluoroscopy suites, Nuclear Medicine, CT & MRI. The Diagnostic Imaging department based across 2 sites, Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth with all General rooms equipped with DR, 4 GE CT scanners Revolutions

We offer a wide range of opportunities:

• Participation in the staff development programme.
• Post graduate training opportunities; Plain Film, Barium Studies & Mammography reporting. U/S (General, Obstetric and Vascular) Nuclear Medicine.
• Attendance at external conferences and courses.
• Participation in audit, evidence based practice and innovation within Imaging.
• Key mentor role within Imaging.
• Flexible working options

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

Job responsibilities

Role To be responsible for carrying out radiographic imaging to a high standard and in a professional manner, working to departmental guidelines whilst being accountable for own actions.

The post holder will be required to carry out radiographic duties in all areas including theatres, A&E both adults and paediatrics, on wards especially those with high dependency patients and the critically ill.

Key result areas 1. Clinical 2. Training

• Communication 4. Personal-development
• Clinical
• To independently undertake diagnostic radiology procedures maintaining high professional standards of technical competence and ensuring standards of essence of care at all times.
• To assess and adapt techniques and protocols following assessment for each procedure.
• To take responsibility for the care of the patient whilst undertaking the procedure. This includes manual handling.
• Offer an opinion on images obtained to relevant medical personnel
• To supervise and provide clinical assistance to assistant practitioners
• To provide team leadership where required.
• Provide clinical support for other radiographers where needed.
• To ensure the protection and safety of all patients and staff against the dangers of radiation.
• To monitor and evaluate Ionising Radiation Regulations 99 and IR(ME)R 2000 and ensure patients procedures are performed with due consideration of these regulations.
• To comply with Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• To ensure patient confidentiality is observed at all times and observe the requirements of the data protection act and freedom of information act.
• To participate in the departments out of hours on-call rota.
• To observe all local rules and the Trusts employment policies and procedures.
• To undertake regular QA tests to identify and report equipment faults or inaccuracies
• Ensure the safe use of specialist radiology equipment. To report equipment failures immediately.
• Training
• To participate in the induction and training of new staff, assistant practitioners and student radiographers.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• DCR, BSc in Radiography or equivalent State Registered

Experience

• Demonstrate high standards of technical skills
• Enthusiasm for training students
• Able to demonstrate a responsible attitude to teamwork.
• Ability to act as a team leader when required
• Demonstrate a high level of patient care, able to cope with the diversity of patients needs
• Progressive attitude to CPD
• Out of hours work experience
• Able to plan and prioritise workloads.
• Competent in the use and care of a range of x-ray equipment.
• 2 years post graduation experience
• Post Grad. Training courses.
• Experience in a specialist area of radiography

Knowledge & Skills

• Good communications skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Confident to act on own initiative.
• Able to demonstrate an aptitude for training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum plus HCAS (pro rata if part-time)