Senior Diagnostic Radiographer

Nhs Professionals Limited; Aston End; Sur place; GBP 34 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Diagnostic Radiographer at NHS Professionals, supporting West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust across Watford General, Hemel Hempstead and St Albans. You will lead radiography services, supervise staff and contribute to CPD and quality governance, while delivering patient-centered imaging care.

The role involves engagement in a 24/7 shift system with cross-site rotas, training staff, and ensuring high standards of safety, accuracy, and

Qualifications

• DCR(R) or BSc Radiography is essential.
• HCPC registration is required.
• Experience across modalities, especially CT.
• NHS work experience and up-to-date CPD.
• PgD in cross-sectional imaging and familiarity with CRIS/PACS desirable.

Responsabilités

• To perform imaging procedures across multiple modalities, including CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy, and General Imaging, ensuring accuracy and adherence to departmental protocols.
• To assist in the daily management of the X-ray Department, supporting Lead Radiographers to maintain operational efficiency and high service standards.
• To act as a deputy for Superintendent or Lead Radiographers when required, taking responsibility for departmental oversight in their absence.
• To conduct regular checks and monitoring of imaging equipment, promptly reporting any faults or malfunctions to the relevant management.
• To maintain accurate departmental records, including logging equipment issues and managing computer systems in line with data protection regulations.
• To ensure the X-ray Department is well-stocked, organized, and maintained to a safe and hygienic standard, including checking supplies and keeping work areas tidy.

Connaissances

CT imaging

General radiography

Supervision

Formation

DCR(R) or BSc Radiography

HCPC registration

PgD in cross-sectional imaging

Outils

CRIS

PACS

Description du poste

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Diagnostic Radiographer in West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, working at one of our three sites: Watford General, Hemel Hempstead, or St Albans. You will be an effective and proactive member of the Radiography team, delivering a high standard of radiographic services to Radiologists and patients while supervising junior staff and students. The role includes participation in our 24/7 shift system and additional rotas across all three sites.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Diagnostic Radiographer, you will be responsible in the establishment and ongoing maintenance of quality assurance programmes, as well as actively participate in and, where required, lead clinical audit projects. Engagement in the Radiology Clinical Governance programme is essential. This role also involves training staff and students in the safe and effective use of X-ray department equipment, supervising junior team members, and providing support and guidance as needed. You will be expected to stay updated with professional developments in Radiology, attend relevant seminars and courses, and maintain accurate, up-to-date records of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with HCPC requirements. A core aspect of the role is to prioritise patient welfare and comfort at all times.

We will also consider Band 5 Radiographer for this role.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression

access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance

flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access

over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job responsibilities

• To perform imaging procedures across multiple modalities, including CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy, and General Imaging, ensuring accuracy and adherence to departmental protocols.
• To assist in the daily management of the X-ray Department, supporting Lead Radiographers to maintain operational efficiency and high service standards.
• To act as a deputy for Superintendent or Lead Radiographers when required, taking responsibility for departmental oversight in their absence.
• To conduct regular checks and monitoring of imaging equipment, promptly reporting any faults or malfunctions to the relevant management.
• To maintain accurate departmental records, including logging equipment issues and managing computer systems in line with data protection regulations.
• To ensure the X-ray Department is well-stocked, organized, and maintained to a safe and hygienic standard, including checking supplies and keeping work areas tidy.

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR(R) or BSc Radiography
• HCPC registration
• Experience across modalities, especially CT
• NHS work experience and up-to-date CPD
• PgD in cross-sectional imaging & familiarity with CRIS and PACS (desirable)

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).

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.