Band 6 Senior Radiographer

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Senior Radiographer to work across General, Fluoroscopic and Theatre imaging, with opportunities to lead and train staff.

You will contribute to patient-centred care, participate in out-of-hours services and ensure compliance with radiation safety and governance within a busy radiology department.

Qualifications

• Clinical radiography experience, minimum 3 years.
• Experience in training and supervising staff.
• Understanding of IRMER/IRR17 and NHS targets.
• Ability to work under pressure and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Undertake General, Fluoroscopic and Theatre examinations regularly.
• Prepare patients for diagnostic examinations and ensure correct identification, confidentiality and data protection.
• Rotate through imaging service areas to maintain clinical expertise.
• Provide a personal and patient-focused X-ray service.
• Supervise and train staff in General, Fluoroscopic and Theatre exams and provide leadership.
• Induct imaging staff to department processes, including fire alarms and evacuation procedures.
• Liaise with consultants and hospital staff to optimise patient care.
• Assist with day-to-day computer system operations and training.
• Maintain safe department and waiting areas and arrange repairs as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Radiology IT systems

Patient care

Education

DCR or BSc Diagnostic Radiography

CPD evidence

Job description

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Senior Radiographer

The closing date is 22 November 2026

To work alongside the General, Fluoroscopic and Theatre Superintendent to integrate the General x-ray services for Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust.

To participate in the A&E and out of hours services

To participate in the training of Band 5 Radiographers, student Radiographers and assistant practitioners.

To work in conjunction with the General, Fluoroscopic and Theatre Superintendent to improve service delivery and service improvement for the benefit of the patient.

To maintain high clinical standards, particularly regarding patient care, clinical risk and Health and Safety.

To liaise with other Health Care Professionals and departmental staff daily to ensure the optimal care for patients.

To continue to develop one's own knowledge, practice and development through continued professional development.

To maintain clinical expertise by rotating through other imaging service areas.

To understand the implications of the Health and Safety at Work Act and ensure a safe working environment for patients, staff, visitors and staff according to the Trusts' Health and Safety Policy

Main duties of the job

To undertake General, Fluoroscopic and Theatre examinations regularly, ensuring high technical and professional standards.

To prepare the patient for diagnostic examinations and fulfil the requirements of correct patient identification, confidentiality and data protection.

To maintain and enhance clinical expertise by rotating regularly to other imaging service areas and to carry out imaging examinations.

To provide a personal and patient focused X-ray service.

To assist, train and supervise staff in General, Fluoroscopic and Theatre examinations as appropriate and to provide leadership and motivation.

To induct imaging staff to the working of the X-ray areas with special attention to fire alarms and evacuation procedures.

To liaise with consultants, nursing, clerical and other staff within the hospitals for the benefits of patient care.

To assist with the day to day running of the computer system and help with computer training.

Ensure the fabric of the department and the patient waiting areas are in good and safe working order and to arrange repairs as required.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Job responsibilities

To report any equipment malfunction immediately to the Line Manager and to organise repairs where appropriate.

To deal with patients enquiries/complaints in the first instance and to provide details to the Operations Service Manager for a formal response to the Imaging Services manager.

Ensure departmental and housekeeping protocols and practice are maintained to prevent hospital acquired infection.

To adhere to the Code of Practice for ionising radiation (IR(ME)R Regulations) and the local rules for radiation safety.

To deputise for the line manager, when necessary, take charge and prioritise the departmental workload to ensure the efficient running of the x-ray department.

To show initiative in generating new ideas and methods of working to promote and enhance best practice and help achieve the radiological department and trusts long term goals.

To be trained in cannulation, venepuncture and the administration of contrast media.

To participate in the on out of hours system as appropriate.

Will be expected to participate in the extended working day rota.

Education

To maintain a personal continuous professional development, training and education portfolio in a proactive manner.

To participate in education, training and induction programmes.

Maintain continued competency in emergency resuscitation, manual handling techniques and fire regulations. To attend the appropriate training as required by the Trust.

To participate in individual performance reviews and personal development.

To assist the Line Manager in performing individual performance reviews with members of the radiology staff.

Clinical Governance

To assist the General, Fluoroscopic and Theatre Superintendent with Quality Assurance Programmes such as Health & Safety, COSHH, Radiation Protection, Equipment Maintenance and Risk Assessment.

To participate in and contribute to clinical audit and clinical governance.

To assist in the programme for risk assessment and action planning in relation to health and safety, risk management, etc to ensure the wellbeing of all staff.

To assist the General, Fluoroscopic and Theatre Superintendent with the ongoing programme of clinical and departmental audit, clinical governance and quality improvements.

To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grad

Person Specification

Experience

• Clinical experience ( minimum 3 years)
• Experience in staff training and supervision
• Proven ability to deliver high quality service

Knowledge

• Understanding of IRMER and IRR17
• Knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of the latest NHS targets
• Understanding of clinical governance within Radiology

Skills

• You are able to communicate effectively with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised
• To have experience in a radiology computer system
• You have a good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence

Other

• Take responsibility and be accountable for own professional action
• Commitment to patient care
• Reliability and self-motivation
• Work independently and as a team member
• Calm and friendly disposition
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to motivate and encourage others

Qualifications

• DCR or BSc Diagnostic Radiographer (or equivalent)
• Evidence of CPD

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.

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£41,957 to £50,387 a yearper annum inc. HCAS