Diagnostic Radiographer

The Hillingdon Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Radiographer to join the imaging department. You will perform general X-ray examinations, explain procedures to patients, and ensure high-quality images for accurate diagnosis.

You will rotate through department areas, follow NHS protocols, and work a shift pattern that includes nights, weekends, and on-call duties. This role suits a newly qualified radiographer seeking development within a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• A good working knowledge of radiographic techniques.
• Working successfully with the multidisciplinary team.
• BSc in Radiography or equivalent.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in general radiography.

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 images.
• Operate imaging equipment following departmental protocols and safety standards.
• Follow radiation protection guidelines to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Check images for quality before submission for reporting.
• Carry out daily equipment checks.
• Maintain IPC standards and clean equipment and areas.
• Complete QA procedures per departmental and regulatory requirements.
• Check and maintain the crash trolley.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team with radiologists and clinicians.
• Maintain accurate patient records per NHS policies.
• Rotate through department areas (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 training.

Skills

Radiographic techniques knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BSc in Radiography or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

• 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 training

About us

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 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.

Details

• Date posted: 19 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £36,943 to £44,900 a year
• Inc HCAA Per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 394-XD-8025696-OA-B
• Job locations: The Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3NN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Essential

• A good working knowledge of radiographic techniques.
• Working successfully with the multidisciplinary team.
• BSc in Radiography or equivalent
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Expertise in general radiography

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.

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: The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: The Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3NN, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: General Lead Radiographer, Matteo Recchia, [e-mail]