Diagnostic Radiographer

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital in the UK seeks a dedicated radiographer to join our imaging team. The role requires working a variety of shifts and delivering high-quality images for patient diagnosis and treatment. We're committed to supporting our staff's professional development and maintaining high standards of patient care. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and demonstrate a commitment to safety and compliance with health regulations. Join us and contribute to our mission of providing safe and effective healthcare.

Qualifications

• Competencies required to progress to Band 6 radiographer.
• Commitment to personal development and CPD activities.
• Experience in radiography and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all radiographic duties efficiently.
• Ensure high standards of patient care.
• Assist with training of student radiographers.
• Participate in quality assurance programs.

Skills

Radiographic duties

Patient care

Communication

Health and safety compliance

Infection control

Education

Relevant radiography qualifications

Job description

Overview

The X-ray department provides a 24 hour emergency service and operates an out of hour service. The successful candidate will work a variety of shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays. The post-holder will be expected to produce high quality images to assist in diagnosis and treatment and will fulfil the requirements of their role within the Imaging team.

Core hours

The successful applicants will be required to work a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. Core hours will be worked on a rotational basis – 7 day working week.

Responsibilities

• To undertake all radiographic duties efficiently and to a high standard.
• To ensure that patients receive a high standard of care.
• To be conversant with the routine procedures in all general and screening rooms, casualty and mobile and theatre radiography.
• To assist with the practical training of student radiographers.
• To communicate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the Department.
• To ensure that the Radiation Protection guidelines, IR (ME) R guidelines and local rules are strictly adhered to.
• To ensure that the rules and procedures of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 are strictly adhered to, and that all working areas are kept clean and safe.
• To participate in the departmental quality assurance programmes as required.
• To report and record all equipment faults.
• To participate in the on call and stand by rotas as required.
• To undertake any other duties which may be appropriate to the post.
• To offer an initial assessment and interpretation of images produced in the course of their role.
• To comply with, and be able to demonstrate and instruct, safe manual handling techniques.
• To comply with and be able to demonstrate safe infection control measures.

Other Requirements / Responsibilities

• To strive to achieve competencies required to progress to Band 6 radiographer.
• To maintain a commitment to, and take responsibility for personal development utilising principles of Continuous Professional Development (CPD). The post holder is encouraged by the department to attend both personal and professional development activities that assist in their role and the service.
• The post holder will be required to actively participate in a periodic performance appraisal, in accordance with the Trust guidelines.

About Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

Equality, flexibility and application notes

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs. The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Important notes during recruitment

• Please check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means your application was not successful.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.