Diagnostic Radiographer

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Radiographer to perform a range of diagnostic imaging examinations, mainly general X-rays. You will work closely with patients, explain procedures, obtain consent, and produce high-quality images to support accurate diagnosis.

The role includes rotating through department areas and a shift pattern that includes nights, weekends, and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or early-career radiographer seeking development within a busy NHS department.
• Willing to work nights, weekends and on-call duties.
• Committed to following NHS regulations and departmental protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of diagnostic imaging examinations (mainly general X-rays) safely and accurately.
• Explain procedures to patients and obtain consent.
• Position patients correctly to produce high-quality diagnostic images.
• Operate imaging equipment in line with departmental protocols and safety standards.
• Follow radiation protection guidelines for patient and staff safety.
• Check images for quality and accuracy before submission for reporting.
• Carry out daily equipment checks and maintenance.
• Maintain IPC standards and clean equipment and areas.
• Complete QA procedures in line with requirements.
• Check and maintain the crash trolley stocked for emergencies.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team with radiologists and clinicians.
• Maintain accurate patient records in line with NHS policies.
• Rotate through areas such as A&E, inpatients, outpatients, and theatre.
• Engage in shift work including nights, weekends, and on-call duties.
• Prioritise urgent cases to support service delivery.

Skills

General X-ray imaging

Patient care

Radiation protection

Image quality assessment

Team collaboration

Tools

Imaging equipment

Job description

As a Band 5 Radiographer at Hillingdon Hospital, you will perform a range of diagnostic imaging examinations, including general X-rays, while maintaining high standards of patient care and safety. You will work closely with patients to explain procedures, position them correctly, and ensure high-quality images are produced to support accurate diagnosis. You will operate imaging equipment, follow radiation protection guidelines, and adhere to departmental protocols and NHS regulations. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with radiologists, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals to deliver an efficient imaging service. The role involves rotating through different areas of the department to build experience and maintain service coverage. You will also be required to work a shift pattern that includes nights, weekends, and on-call duties. This position is well suited to a newly qualified or early-career radiographer, offering opportunities for professional development in a supportive and busy clinical environment.,

• Perform a range of diagnostic imaging examinations (mainly general X-rays) safely and accurately
• Ensure high standards of patient care, including explaining procedures and obtaining consent
• Position patients correctly to produce high-quality diagnostic images
• Operate imaging equipment in line with departmental protocols and safety standards
• Follow radiation protection guidelines to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and yourself
• Check images for quality and accuracy before submission for reporting
• Carry out daily equipment checks, ensuring imaging systems are functioning safely and effectively
• Maintain infection prevention and control (IPC) standards, including cleaning equipment and clinical areas
• Complete QA (quality assurance) procedures in line with departmental and regulatory requirements
• Check and maintain the crash trolley, ensuring it is fully stocked and ready for emergency use
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising with radiologists, clinicians, and other staff
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in line with NHS policies
• Rotate through different areas of the department (e.g. A&E, inpatients, outpatients, theatre)
• Participate in shift work, including nights, weekends, and on-call duties
• Support service delivery by managing workload and prioritising urgent cases
• Engage in ongoing professional development and trainingThe 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 of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward 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 absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward 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.