Diagnostic Radiographer | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in London is looking for a Band 5 Radiographer to join their Imaging team. The role involves producing high-quality images for diagnosis, ensuring excellent patient care, and adhering to safety regulations. Suitable candidates will work shifts, including evenings and weekends. Strong communication skills and a commitment to professional development are essential. The Trust emphasizes equality and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, with adjustments for disabled candidates.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Knowledge of Radiation Protection and Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality images to assist in diagnosis and treatment.
• Ensure high standards of patient care and comply with safety guidelines.
• Assist with training for student radiographers.

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 and 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. Core hours: a minimum of 37.5 hours per week on a rotational basis across 7 days. 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. We 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 flexible working arrangements where possible to support staff and patient needs. The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, with adjustments available 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 is likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period. Some roles may require evening and weekend shifts at multiple sites.

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.