Senior Radiographer

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 radiographer to join the imaging directorate at West Middlesex University Hospital. You will work 37.5 hours per week, with a rotational pattern across 8am-8pm, including nights and on-call, delivering high-quality imaging services.

The post focuses on professional development, CPD, and contribution to a multi-disciplinary team while supporting the organisation's commitment to patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Radiography and HCPC registration required.
• Minimum 1 year NHS radiography experience.
• Postgraduate imaging qualification (e.g., CT) preferred.
• Experience in quality improvement and supervision of staff/students.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality imaging to support diagnosis and treatment.
• Train and supervise junior staff and students.
• Develop competencies across modalities including CT, IR, MRI.
• Maintain Radiation Protection guidelines and safety rules.
• Participate in on-call and stand-by rotas as required.

Skills

Leadership potential

Teaching / mentoring

Quality improvement

CPD / continued development

Decision making

Education

BSc (Hons) Radiography

HCPC registration

Member of SOR

Postgraduate imaging qualification (e.g., CT)

DCR (R) or international equivalent

Job description

We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.

With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.

Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support .

Main area Diagnostic Radiography Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (After hours, weekend and on call as part of core senior radiographer shifts) Job ref 289-CS-375-B

Site West Middlesex University Hospital Town Isleworth Salary £45,953 - £54,254 per annum incl. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 17/09/2026 23:59

Job overview

We are looking for radiographers with post-graduate experience who wish to further develop their skills.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust believes that our people will get out what they put in, and that requires our active support to develop our people, so we make it a top priority that our radiographers always feel valued and part of something bigger.
If you are looking for a job where you are professionally developed, working at the forefront of radiological imaging and can go home every single day and be incredibly proud that you are delivering a service of the highest possible standards, then don’t miss out on your opportunity to be part of something great.

Main duties of the job

Post-holders will be radiographers who are keen to be part of an imaging service with a difference. Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust’s (CWHFT) imaging directorate is going through a period of transformational change where innovation is at the forefront of what we do.

We are seeking senior radiographers who wish to work at West Middlesex University Hospital so that they are surrounded by people who put patients first but are also keen to invest in themselves and the organisation. The Trust has a commitment to develop band 6 radiographers by exposing them to all modalities including;

• General radiography
• OPG
• Mammography
• CT
• MRI
• Fluoroscopy
• Interventional
• BMD

Core hours:

The successful applicants will be required to work a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. Core hours will be worked on a rotational basis, between 8am and 8pm Monday to Sunday, night shifts and on-call.

However, CWHFT believes in a work-life balance so is willing to consider flexible working requests which are in the best interests of the applicant and the organisation.

Working for our organisation

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 Diagnostic, Treatment and Education 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Successful applicants will be expected to produce high quality imaging services to assist in diagnosis and treatment and will also be responsible for training and supervising junior staff and students.

• 1. Approach all situations with curiosity, interest and with the potential to innovate.
• 2. To demonstrate perspective taking when dealing with patients, customers and fellow staff alike so that all views are understood and considered.
• 3. To undertake all radiographic duties efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
• 4. To ensure that all patients receive the best possible standard of care.
• 5. Commitment to ensuring own development by exposing self to all necessary modalities at West Middlesex University Hospital or Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
• 6. 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.
• 7. Assist with practical training of junior staff and student radiographers, acting as a role model through leading by example.
• 8. Communicate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the directorate.
• 9. Ensure that Radiation Protection guidelines, IR(ME)R, IRR, etc. guidelines and local rules are strictly adhered to.
• 10. Ensure that all guidelines relating to staff and patient safety are adhered to whilst in the MRI unit.
• 11. 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.
• 12. Participate in departmental quality assurance programmes as required.
• 13. Proactively demonstrate interest in developing oneself professionally by proposing QI projects, collecting data and presenting at inter/national conferences.
• 14. Participate in research studies conducted at CWHFT, including those as part of Imperial College.
• 15. Report and record all equipment faults as well as be able to assist with the diagnosis and remedy of routine faults.
• 16. Participate in the on call and stand by rotas as required.
• 17. To offer an initial assessment and interpretation of images produced by themselves or more junior staff in the course of their role.
• 18. Comply with, and be able to demonstrate and instruct, safe manual handling techniques.
• 19. Comply with and be able to demonstrate safe infection control measures.
• 20. Strive to achieve competencies required to progress to band 7 radiographer role.
• 21. To demonstrate flexibility and adaptability with rostering requirements to ensure a robust and safe imaging service across the Trust.
• 22. Maintain a high level of commitment to, and take responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD). The post holder is encouraged by the department to attend both personal and professional development activities that assist in their role and the service.
• 23. The post holder will be required to actively participate in a periodic professional development review, in accordance with Trust guidelines.
• 24. To undertake any other duties which may be appropriate to the post.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Radiography, DCR (R) or accepted international equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Member of SOR
• Interest in further study and CPD including research
• Quality Improvement (QI), transformation or innovation training
• Post graduate qualification in imaging e.g. CT

Experience

• Broad general radiographic experience (minimum 1 year NHS experience)
• Proven acumen for approaching all situations with an open mind and 'can do' attitude
• Demonstrable Quality Improvement, transformation or innovation experience
• Student supervision responsibilitiesCompetency assessment responsibilities
• Experience with writing protocols, policies and/or procedures
• Radiation protection supervisor training
• IV cannulation trained and competent

Skills and Knowledge

• Able to work under own initiative
• Able to work well in a complex team
• Ability to make decisions
• Organisational skills
• Interest and willingness in teaching/training
• Up-to-date technical knowledge
• Ability to undertake primary diagnosis from acquired images
• Ability to safely use specialist equipment
• An exemplary understanding and demonstration of customer service standards
• Able to supervise junior staff including students
• Willingness to participate in departmental service development
• Able to apply use of IG to principles of patient confidentiality
• Willingness to extend role e.g. IV cannulation
• Leadership skills and/or potential
• Awareness of developments in NHS

Important

• There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
• We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.