DEXA & X-RAY Senior Radiographer

NHS; Southall; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a qualified specialist diagnostic practitioner at the Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre. You will oversee X-ray and DEXA services, ensuring high-quality patient care while mentoring staff. This permanent, full-time position offers competitive pay within the NHS framework.

Qualifications

• Competency in DEXA scanning and general radiography required.
• Ability to train and support radiographic staff essential.
• Experience in clinical audits and quality assurance prominent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee X-ray and DEXA services at Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre.
• Manage daily activities and resource allocations for optimal service delivery.
• Provide clinical expertise in radiography and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Analytical skills

Education

BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer

Job description

Job summary

The post holder will serve as a specialist diagnostic practitioner at Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre, overseeing the X-ray and DEXA services. You will also be required to work closely with the dexa team at Northwick Park, to provide a consistent service across the trust. This includes managing staff, resources, and daily activities to ensure a safe, effective, and high-quality service aligned with the Trust's HEART Values.

Based at the Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre, the role involves handling a diverse caseload of patients referred from:

o GP practices

o Outpatient clinics

Patients may present with a variety of complex conditions, and the post holder will be responsible for ensuring the appropriate radiographic procedures are performed to aid in diagnosis and treatment.

As a visible clinical and professional leader, the post holder will provide guidance and support to radiographers, radiology assistants, admin and clerical team, and students within the imaging service. They will ensure that imaging procedures meet quality standards, optimising available resources to deliver efficient and effective patient care.

Operationally, the post holder will manage the service to guarantee that all radiographic staff possess the necessary competencies for their roles, ensuring adherence to safe and up-to-date practices across X-ray and DEXA scanning.

Main duties of the job

• Senior radiographer with interest in plain film and dexa imaging to provide clinical expertise in these modalities.

• Experience in conductingclinical audits, quality assurance (QA) processes, and service improvement initiatives.

• Ability totrain, mentor, and supportradiographers, students, and other staff members in developing clinical competencies.

• Work with radiographers and assistant practitioners to provide high quality clinical service.

About us

London 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.

Details Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-8870KS

Job locations

Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre

Uxbridge Road

Southall

UB1 3HW

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of role responsibilities and duties and responsibilities

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of role responsibilities and duties and responsibilities

Person Specification Essential and Desirable Application Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification
• HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer
• Proven competency in DEXA scanning and general radiography

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification or certification in DEXA scanning, osteoporosis management, or musculoskeletal imaging.
• Leadership or management training
• Previous experience of developing and implementing training programs for radiographic staff and students

Essential and Desirable Interview and Application Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification.
• HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer.
• Postgraduate qualification or certification in DEXA scanning, osteoporosis management, or musculoskeletal imaging. oLeadership or management training.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification or certification in DEXA scanning, osteoporosis management, or musculoskeletal imaging.
• Leadership or management training
• Previous experience of developing and implementing training programs for radiographic staff and students

Essential and Desirable Criteria Interview Essential

• Ability to train, mentor, and support radiographers, students, and other staff members in developing clinical competencies
• Highly analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot technical, operational, and patient care challenges.
• IT skills, with advanced levels of understanding of Microsoft office.

Desirable

• Presentation skills - the ability to present clearly, logically and thoughtfully on a given topic at short notice to a mix of levels.
• Knowledge of NHS service improvement frameworks, including clinical governance, quality assurance (QA), and risk management
• Experience in service development, including implementing new imaging protocols or expanding DEXA services

Person Specification Essential and Desirable Application Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification
• HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer
• Proven competency in DEXA scanning and general radiography

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification or certification in DEXA scanning, osteoporosis management, or musculoskeletal imaging.
• Leadership or management training
• Previous experience of developing and implementing training programs for radiographic staff and students

Essential and Desirable Interview and Application Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification.
• HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer.
• Postgraduate qualification or certification in DEXA scanning, osteoporosis management, or musculoskeletal imaging. oLeadership or management training.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification or certification in DEXA scanning, osteoporosis management, or musculoskeletal imaging.
• Leadership or management training
• Previous experience of developing and implementing training programs for radiographic staff and students

Essential and Desirable Criteria Interview Essential

• Ability to train, mentor, and support radiographers, students, and other staff members in developing clinical competencies
• Highly analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot technical, operational, and patient care challenges.
• IT skills, with advanced levels of understanding of Microsoft office.

Desirable

• Presentation skills - the ability to present clearly, logically and thoughtfully on a given topic at short notice to a mix of levels.
• Knowledge of NHS service improvement frameworks, including clinical governance, quality assurance (QA), and risk management
• Experience in service development, including implementing new imaging protocols or expanding DEXA services

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre

Uxbridge Road

Southall

UB1 3HW

Employer's website

https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre

Uxbridge Road

Southall

UB1 3HW

Employer's website

https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)