Radiographer

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South West London is seeking a dedicated Radiographer to join their team. This role involves working in all general areas on a rotational basis, adhering to clinical protocols. The ideal candidate will have experience in radiographic procedures and be adept at ensuring high standards of patient care. With opportunities for training and development, candidates will also participate in the out of hours on-call service as part of a dedicated healthcare team.

Qualifications

• HPC registration required.
• Wide experience of all radiographic procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of current legislation (IRMER/Health and Safety).
• Previous Radiography NHS experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in all general areas of the department on a rotational basis.
• Ensure quality and standards of patient care in various clinical environments.
• Participate in the out of hours on‑call service.

Skills

Ability to organise and prioritise workload

Effective communication skills

Use own initiative to organise and plan ahead

Ability to work under pressure IT literate

Education

DCR or BSc (Hons) in Radiography

Job description

Job Summary

To work in all general areas of the department on a rotational basis, working within set clinical protocols and IRMER regulations ensuring a high quality and efficient Radiographic Service. To ensure consistency of medical imaging quality and standards of patient care in a wide range of clinical environments as well as to a diverse range of patient presentations.

Main duties of the job

St Helier Hospital has 3 CT scanners and 2 MRI scanners and Epsom have 2 CT scanners and 2 MRI scanners, US and DEXA equipment for all age groups, and a Paediatric service at St Helier for x-ray and dental x-ray. We also have very successful Nuclear Medicine, Fluoroscopy and Interventional Radiology services.

We encourage applications from newly qualified Radiographers, more experienced radiographers and students about to qualify are also welcome to apply.

As a department we provide excellent opportunities for our staff to develop their career. Our department supports advanced practice where we have an established ultrasound training programme alongside radiographers trained in reporting. We are a teaching hospital and clinical placement centre for undergraduate students from Kingston University and all Radiographers are expected to contribute to the training of students.

There is a 24-hour Accident & Emergency department at both St Helier and Epsom sites. You will be required to take part in the out of hours on‑call service and extended days evenings and weekends to ensure we provide consistent care to our patients through 7 day working.

About Us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000‑strong workforce.

Details

• Date posted: 26 November 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £35,763 to £43,466 a year Pro‑rata pa inc HCAS (Outer)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 343‑7604620‑FM‑AG‑VCG
• Job locations: St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AA

Job Description

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualification and Training

Essential

• HPC registration
• DCR or BSc (Hons) in Radiography

Desirable

• Evidence of Diverse learning experiences

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Effective communication skills
• Effective communication and organisational skills with all staff and users of the service
• Use own initiative to organise and plan ahead
• Ability to work under pressure IT literate

Desirable

• Ability to work without supervision

Experience

Essential

• Wide experience of all radiographic procedures and equipment
• Knowledge of current legislation (IRMER/ Health and Safety)
• Previous Radiography NHS experience
• Ability to undertake a range of general examinations consistent with a district general hospital

Desirable

• Attendance at study days
• Pro‑active in own learning and development

Person Specification

Qualification and Training

Essential

• Wide experience of all radiographic procedures and equipment
• Knowledge of current legislation (IRMER/ Health and Safety)
• Previous Radiography NHS experience
• Ability to undertake a range of general examinations consistent with a district general hospital

Desirable

• Attendance at study days
• Pro‑active in own learning and development

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).

Additional information

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital
Wrythe Lane
Carshalton
SM5 1AA

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital
Wrythe Lane
Carshalton
SM5 1AA

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

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