IR/CT Radiographer

Imperial; London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in London seeks a Radiographer to join the CT and Interventional Radiology Team at Charing Cross Hospital. The role offers a 50/50 rotation between CT and IR, covering 24/7 shifts within contracted hours, in a busy department with two bi-plane interventional rooms.

You will work with radiologists, nurses and multidisciplinary teams, develop clinical expertise, and have opportunities for leadership and training. The post starts 4 January 2027.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date knowledge of neuro and general CT & IR imaging techniques.
• Experience in CT and/or IR.
• Experience working unsupervised.
• Awareness of clinical governance related to patient care.
• Knowledge of developments within the profession.
• Full-time CT/IR or short rotation through.
• Experience training staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing an efficient 24-hour CT & IR service.
• Work as part of a professional CT/IR radiographic team to deliver high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Maintain a courteous approach to patients.
• Develop professional expertise via CPD and training.
• Maintain a safe working environment within the IR department.

Skills

CT/IR imaging

Neuro imaging

Teaching & mentoring

Teamwork

Decision making

Education

BSc Radiography

HCPC registration

Job description

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Radiographer to join our CT and Interventional Radiology Team at Charing Cross Hospital. Your rotation will be a 50/50 split between CT and IR, covering both specialties 24/7 (within your contracted hours). Our busy department houses 2 bi-plane interventional rooms (Philips Allura and Azurion) and 2 CT scanners (Siemens 28 slice Definition AS and 128 slice Somatom X.Cite).

You will form part of a dedicated IR/CT team providing excellent patient care and radiographic expertise in neurological and general interventional and CT procedures. This includes cerebral thrombectomy (24 hour service), neuro embolisations, TACE and R/MFA.

This specialised role will offer the opportunity to build and extend on your clinical expertise and also develop your management, training and leadership skills. You will work closely with radiologists, nurses and other multi-disciplinary teams within the Trust. We recognise that education and training is fundamental and support role extension and further learning.

Please note the position starts 4th Jan 2027

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the provision of an efficient 24 hour CT & IR service.
• To work as part of a professional radiographic CT/IR team providing a high quality diagnostic and therapeutic service.
• To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients.
• To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development.
• To maintain a safe working environment within the IR department.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits include Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainability
Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Education

• BSc (Hons) Radiography, DCR (D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent.
• HCPC registration

Experience

• Up to date knowledge of neuro and general CT & IR imaging techniques
• Previous CT &/or IR Experience
• Experience of working unsupervised.
• Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
• Knowledge of developments within the profession
• Full time CT/ IR or short rotation through
• Experience of training staff and students

Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff.
• Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
• Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
• Basic teaching, counselling and supervisory skills.

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with general data protection regulation (GDPR).

Vacancy Closing Date

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.