Diagnostic Radiographer

The Hillingdon Hospital 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 Diagnostic Radiographer to join our imaging team. You will rotate through department areas, perform general X-ray examinations, and adhere to radiation protection and NHS regulations. The role includes night, weekend, and on-call shifts in a busy clinical setting.

This position welcomes newly qualified or early-career radiographers and offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 and QA procedures.
• Maintain IPC standards and keep crash trolley stocked.

Skills

Radiography knowledge

Education

BSc in Radiography

Job description

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Diagnostic Radiographer

The closing date is 16 November 2026

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.

Please note : Once a sufficient number of applications have been received the vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing down date.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

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

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.

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£36,943 to £44,900 a yearInc HCAA Per annum