Senior Radiographer

NHS; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Basingstoke is seeking a Senior Radiographer to join the Candover Radiology team. The role involves providing exceptional MRI and CT services, supporting junior staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a BSc in Radiography and at least 2 years of post-qualification experience, preferably within the NHS. The position offers flexible working arrangements and the opportunity for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience.
• Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge of radiographic procedures.
• Previous experience in cross-sectional imaging is essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in seven day working service/out of hours as required.
• Supervise and assist specialist and junior radiographers and students.
• Manage a clinical workload and meet deadlines.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to manage time effectively

Education

BSc or equivalent in Radiography

HCPC registration

IV training

Tools

CRIS

PACS

DR systems

Job description

Overview

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Senior Radiographer. The closing date is 02 October 2025.

The post holder will be a key member of the Candover Radiology team, working with and supporting the Clinical Lead Radiographer and the Radiology Manager to provide the MRI and CT service for the Candover Clinic.

Comply with and demonstrate a working knowledge of all regulations including IRMER and IRR(17).

The post holder will work with the Clinical Lead Radiographer to ensure a high quality and efficient MRI and CT service. Previous experience in cross sectional imaging is essential.

Main duties of the job

• To participate in seven day working service/out of hours/extended working day service as required.
• To supervise and assist specialist and junior radiographers and students.
• To provide senior support to the Clinical Lead and to provide senior cover during the Lead's absence.
• To use professional discretion and experience to ensure that clinical practice is carried out correctly, professionally and within the legal framework.
• To assist the Clinical Lead in developing the MRI and CT services.
• Work with the other MRI and CT Radiographers in delivering an exceptional MRI /CT service to all service users.
• To manage a clinical workload and meet deadlines.
• To undertake personal and professional development.
• To prioritise workload and regularly reassess to ensure patient needs are met.
• To undertake examinations to a high standard, across a range of clinical specialities, upon a range of patient types, both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multi professional team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements.
• To give IV injections of MRI / CT contrast agents, including the use of specialist injector pumps.
• To undertake audit and research activities as required.

About us

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Job responsibilities

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person Specification

Training & Qualification

• BSc or equivalent in Radiography
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• IV training

Experience & Knowledge

• Must have a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience. Preferably NHS
• Demonstrate a sound clinical knowledge of radiographic procedures
• Good knowledge of CRIS, PACS and DR systems

Skills & Ability

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - must be able to effectively communicate with colleagues, medical staff, patients and relatives.
• Evidence of organisational skills and can manage time effectively.

Other Specific Requirements

• Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional development.
• Able to undertake out of core hours working including on call as required to provide the service.
• Flexibility with working hours

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.

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust