Diagnostic Radiographer | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in London is seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 Radiographer to join their Imaging team. The successful candidate will produce high-quality images for diagnosis and treatment while ensuring patient care standards are met. This position involves a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends, offering flexibility to support staff and patient needs. Commitment to ongoing professional development is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Competence in radiographic procedures is essential.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality images for diagnosis.
• Ensure patient care and safety standards are met.
• Participate in on-call and standby rotas.

Skills

Radiographic duties

Patient care

Communication

Infection control

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has come for enthusiastic Band 5 Radiographers to join our team. The post-holder will be expected to produce high quality images to assist in diagnosis and treatment. They will fulfil the requirements of their role within the Imaging team. 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.

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. 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. Some roles may require evening and weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Roles and responsibilities

1. To undertake all radiographic duties efficiently and to a high standard.
2. To ensure that patients receive a high standard of care.
3. To be conversant with the routine procedures in all general and screening rooms, casualty and mobile and theatre radiography.
4. To assist with the practical training of student radiographers.
5. To communicate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the Department.
6. To ensure that the Radiation Protection guidelines, IR (ME) R guidelines and local rules are strictly adhered to.
7. 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.
8. To participate in the departmental quality assurance programmes as required.
9. To report and record all equipment faults.
10. To participate in the on call and stand by rotas as required.
11. To undertake any other duties which may be appropriate to the post.
12. To offer an initial assessment and interpretation of images produced in the course of their role.
13. To comply with, and be able to demonstrate and instruct, safe manual handling techniques.
14. To comply with and be able to demonstrate safe infection control measures.

Other requirements / responsibilities

1. To strive to achieve competencies required to progress to Band 6 radiographer
2. 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.
3. The post holder will be required to actively participate in a periodic performance appraisal, in accordance with the Trust guidelines

This advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025