Senior Diagnostic Radiographer

NHS Professionals Limited; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible and committed shifts

Wellbeing resources

Paid annual leave

Access to shifts across NHS Trusts

Job summary

NHS Professionals is recruiting a senior diagnostic radiographer for West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, covering CT, MRI, fluoroscopy and general imaging across three hospital X-ray departments. The post supervises junior staff and students, deputises for lead radiographers, and leads QA and audits.

The role requires HCPC registration, DCR(R) or BSc Radiography, NHS experience, and CPD commitment, with flexible shifts and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Registration with HCPC
• GDC? (not applicable)

Responsibilities

• Perform imaging procedures across CT, MRI, fluoroscopy and general imaging to departmental protocol
• Establish and maintain quality assurance programmes
• Lead or take part in clinical audit and Radiology Clinical Governance
• Train staff and students in safe and effective use of X-ray equipment
• Supervise junior team members and provide support and guidance
• Assist in daily management of the X-ray department to keep services efficient
• Act as deputy for Superintendent or Lead Radiographers when required
• Check and monitor imaging equipment and report faults promptly
• Keep accurate departmental records including equipment logs and computer systems under data protection rules
• Keep the department stocked, organised and to a safe, hygienic standard
• Keep up with professional developments and maintain CPD records in line with HCPC requirements
• Put patient welfare and comfort first at all times

Skills

CT imaging

MRI imaging

Fluoroscopy

General imaging

CPD

Education

DCR(R) or BSc Radiography

Tools

CRIS

PACS

Job description

NHS Professionals is recruiting a senior diagnostic radiographer for West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, across its three hospital X-ray departments. The post supervises junior staff and students, supports the daily running of the department, deputises for lead radiographers, and leads quality assurance and audit work. It covers CT, MRI, fluoroscopy and general imaging, working a 24/7 shift system with additional rotas. Band 5 radiographers may also be considered for the role.

What the job involves

• Perform imaging procedures across CT, MRI, fluoroscopy and general imaging to departmental protocol
• Establish and maintain quality assurance programmes
• Lead or take part in clinical audit and the Radiology Clinical Governance programme
• Train staff and students in the safe and effective use of X-ray equipment
• Supervise junior team members and provide support and guidance
• Assist in the daily management of the X-ray department to keep services efficient
• Act as deputy for Superintendent or Lead Radiographers when required
• Check and monitor imaging equipment and report faults promptly
• Keep accurate departmental records, including equipment logs and computer systems, under data protection rules
• Keep the department stocked, organised and to a safe, hygienic standard
• Keep up with professional developments and maintain CPD records in line with HCPC requirements
• Put patient welfare and comfort first at all times

Qualifications

• DCR(R) or BSc Radiography

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Experience across imaging modalities, especially CT
• NHS work experience

Other

• Up-to-date CPD

Nice to have

• PgD in cross-sectional imaging
• Familiarity with CRIS and PACS

What’s offered

• Learning and development opportunities for new roles and challenges
• Flexible and committed shifts
• Wellbeing resources
• Paid annual leave
• Access to shifts across over 50 partner NHS Trusts