Diagnostic Radiographer

NHS; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an enthusiastic Diagnostic Radiographer to join the imaging department at Kingston Hospital. You'll provide high-quality imaging services across various modalities and be a key part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient safety and comfort. This role offers great opportunities for professional development and mentorship. Candidates should hold a BSc in Radiography and have HCPC registration. The department handles over 300,000 examinations per year, making it a vibrant place to enhance your skills.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or experienced radiographers welcome to apply.
• Must have knowledge of IRMER regulations.
• Experience in UK NHS environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality imaging services and support patient diagnosis.
• Supervise radiology assistants and students as required.
• Participate in the department's shift system.

Skills

Clinical training in a recognised training establishment

Sound clinical knowledge of radiography

Understanding of clinical governance and its implications

Education

BSc in Radiography or equivalent

Health & Care Professions Council Registration

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Diagnostic Radiographer to join our imaging department at Kingston Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for newly qualified or experienced radiographers to develop their skills in a supportive and forward‑thinking environment. The department provides a full range of diagnostic studies and undertakes more than 300,000 examinations per annum.

As a Band 5 Radiographer, you will deliver high quality imaging services across a range of modalities – general radiography, theatres, fluoroscopy, with opportunities to rotate into CT, Dental and Nuclear Medicine depending on service needs. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the safe and effective care of patients while producing diagnostic images to support accurate clinical decision making.

We are committed to supporting professional development and offer training and mentorship to help you consolidate your practice and progress towards specialist roles.

Main Duties of the Job

Deliver high quality imaging services to support patient diagnosis and care, undertaking a broad range of imaging examinations while ensuring patient safety, dignity and comfort. Supervise radiology assistants, support workers and students where required. Participate in the department's shift system.

Contact

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Leese Brimicombe, Line Lead radiographer – [e-mail].

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc in Radiography or equivalent (e.g. Diploma of the College of Radiographers)
• Health & Care Professions Council Registration (HCPC)

Knowledge

• Sound clinical knowledge of radiography
• Awareness of current radiographic developments
• Sound knowledge of IRMER regulations
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implications

Experience

• Clinical training in a recognised training establishment
• Previous experience of working in a UK NHS environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check to confirm no previous convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see the NHS Careers website.

Employer

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7QB