Band 7 Deputy Core Services Lead Radiographer

The Hillingdon Hospital; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An acute healthcare provider in London is looking for an individual to lead the General Xray service across various imaging services and ensure high-quality diagnostic reporting. Responsibilities include managing staff development, providing clinical advice, and optimizing patient care under professional standards. The role demands advanced knowledge of plain film x-ray examinations, along with oversight of departmental protocols to enhance patient services. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role within a large NHS foundation trust focused on quality and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Report plain film x-rays to a high standard per trust guidelines.
• Manage staff rotas and personal development.
• Provide clinical advice to clinical staff and radiographers.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Report plain film x-rays to a high and accurate standard in accordance with trust guidelines.
• Lead the General Xray service across Plain film, Dental, Accident and Emergency, Theatre, Mobiles and Inpatient x-ray services cross site.
• Manage staff rotas, personal development, appraisal, discipline and record/monitor sickness levels.
• Provide professional support for staff and contribute to plans to improve patient care within professional, legal and policy standards.
• Monitor effectiveness of departmental protocols and procedures, using audit outcomes or research to initiate new protocols.
• Train and develop student radiographers and radiographers.
• Provide clinical advice to other clinical staff and less experienced radiographers.
• Ensure all radiographers produce high quality diagnostic images and reports in accordance with radiation regulations.
• Serve as RPS Lead for General Xray and undertake all governance processes.
• Act as an expert practitioner in plain film x-ray examinations, disseminating advanced practice and knowledge.
• Maintain and develop links with leads and experts to ensure standards and scope of training, and provide staff with appropriate knowledge and skills.
• Participate in a programme of audit ensuring inclusivity of all aspects of clinical practice within the department.
• Possess a high level of specialist knowledge in plain film x-ray and reporting.
• Independently undertake a range of general x-ray examinations, using initiative in adaptive techniques to optimise image quality and diagnostic yield.
• Utilise in-depth knowledge and experience to advise and problem-solve when confronted by clinical and technical issues.
• Be accountable for own professional actions and reports that can directly and immediately affect patient care.

About the Trust

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics. The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount, and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated Care System, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital. We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Application Details

An interview date is yet to be confirmed. Previous applicants need not apply.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Jan 2026.