Senior Radiographer

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Senior Radiographer to ensure high-quality service delivery. Responsibilities include performing radiographic duties, supervising junior staff, and participating in various radiology practices, including CT and MRI. Candidates must have a relevant degree, HCPC registration, and general imaging experience, along with a commitment to ongoing professional development. The position offers a salary range of £46,419 to £55,046 per year.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Radiography or equivalent required.
• HCPC registration and membership of SOR necessary.
• Broad general imaging experience at radiographer level expected.
• Competence in IV cannulation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform all radiographic duties to the highest quality standards.
• Supervise and train junior staff and students effectively.
• Ensure adherence to patient safety guidelines.
• Rotate throughout the radiology department as required.

Skills

General imaging experience

Ability to work under pressure

IV cannulation

Interest in further study

Quality Improvement training

Education

BSc (Hons) Radiography / DCR (R)

HCPC registration

Member of SOR

Tools

CT imaging

MRI

Radiation Protection guidelines

Job description

Senior Radiographer

The closing date is 13 January 2026

Support the delivery of a high quality healthcare service ensuring that all patients receive a high standard of service delivery.

Supervision of junior staff and students.

Participate in out of hours work.

Rotate throughout the radiology department (X-ray, A&E x-ray, fluoroscopy, interventional radiology, CT, MRI).

The post holder will be required to actively participate in a periodic professional development review, in accordance with Trust guidelines.

Work cohesively with all members of the Radiology department in ensuring that the very best services are provided to patients at all times.

Work effectively within a multi-racial and cultural environment.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake all radiographic duties efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
• To ensure that all patients receive the best possible standard of care.
• Commitment to ensuring own development by exposing self to all necessary modalities.
• To be conversant with procedures in general and screening rooms, ED, mobile and theatre radiography, and become proficient in specialised techniques (CT, IR, MRI).
• Ensure that Radiation Protection guidelines, IR(ME)R, IRR, etc. guidelines and local rules are strictly adhered to.
• Assist with practical training of junior staff and student radiographers, acting as a role model through leading by example.
• Communicate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the directorate.
• To demonstrate flexibility and adaptability with rostering requirements to ensure a robust and safe imaging service across the Trust.
• Participate in the out of hours, on call and stand by rotas as required.
• To offer an initial assessment and interpretation of images produced by themselves or more junior staff in the course of their role.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us ‘Good’ in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and ‘Outstanding’ in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job responsibilities

• To be conversant with procedures in general and screening rooms, ED, mobile and theatre radiography. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to become proficient in the more specialised techniques e.g. CT, IR and MRI.
• Assist with practical training of junior staff and student radiographers, acting as a role model through leading by example.
• Communicate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the directorate.
• Ensure that all guidelines relating to staff and patient safety are adhered to whilst in the Radiology department.
• Ensure that the rules and procedures of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 are strictly adhered to, and that all working areas are kept clean and safe.
• Participate in departmental quality assurance programmes as required.
• Participate in Departments out of hours system (required to work weekend and evenings).

Person Specification

• BSc (Hons) Radiography / DCR (R) or accepted international equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Member of SOR
• Broad general imaging experience at radiographer level
• Proven acumen for approaching all situations with an open mind and ‘can-do’ attitude
• Ability to work under pressure and flexibly as part of a team
• Well motivated
• Interest in further study and CPD including research
• Quality Improvement (QI), transformation or innovation training
• Exposure to specialist techniques eg. IR
• Competent in specialist techniques such as CT cardiac scans and CT interventional procedures
• Student supervision responsibilities
• IV cannulation trained and competent
• Broad general radiography experience at student / radiographer level

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.

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year incl. HCAS