Senior Radiographer | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Radiographer to join its team at West Middlesex University Hospital. The role involves delivering high-quality imaging services, training junior staff, and participating in professional development activities. Candidates should have post-graduate experience in radiography and a commitment to patient care and innovation. The trust promotes a supportive work environment and flexible working arrangements while maintaining high care standards.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Post-graduate experience in radiography is required.
• Experience in multiple imaging modalities is beneficial.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality imaging services.
• Train and supervise junior staff and students.
• Ensure patient safety and adherence to procedures.

Skills

Innovative thinking

Patient care

Proficiency in radiographic duties

Communication

Commitment to professional development

Education

Post-graduate experience in radiography

Job description

Overview

We are looking for radiographers with post-graduate experience who wish to further develop their skills. This Senior Radiographer role is for those not simply interested in routine, day-to-day radiographer positions. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (CWHFT) supports development of our radiographers and values their contributions as part of a larger service.

If you are seeking a role where you are professionally developed, working at the forefront of radiological imaging and can be proud of delivering a high standard of care, this opportunity may be right for you. Post-holders will be radiographers who are keen to be part of an imaging service with a difference. CWHFT’s imaging directorate is undergoing transformational change with innovation at the forefront of our work.

We are seeking senior radiographers who wish to work at West Middlesex University Hospital and be surrounded by colleagues who put patients first while investing in themselves and the organisation. The Trust is committed to developing band 6 radiographers by exposing them to all modalities including:

• General radiography
• OPG
• Mammography
• CT
• MRI
• Fluoroscopy
• Interventional
• Cardiac catheter Lab
• Ultrasound
• BMD
• Nuclear Medicine, CWH site

Core hours

The successful applicants will be required to work a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. Core hours are on a rotational basis, between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Sunday, including night shifts and on-call. The Trust is willing to consider flexible working requests in the best interests of the applicant and the 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—plus 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 as follows: 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex. We welcome flexible working arrangements where possible to support staff and patient needs. The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, with adjustments available 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 may be unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites. Successful applicants will be expected to deliver high-quality imaging services, train and supervise junior staff and students.

Responsibilities

1. Approach all situations with curiosity, interest and the potential to innovate.
2. Demonstrate perspective taking when dealing with patients, customers and fellow staff to ensure all views are understood and considered.
3. Undertake radiographic duties efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
4. Ensure all patients receive the best possible standard of care.
5. Commit to own development by exposure to all necessary modalities at West Middlesex University Hospital or Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
6. Be conversant with procedures in general and screening rooms, ED, mobile and theatre radiography; proficiency in CT, IR and MRI as required.
7. Assist with practical training of junior staff and student radiographers, leading by example.
8. Communicate with other staff to ensure the smooth running of the directorate.
9. Ensure adherence to Radiation Protection guidelines, IR(ME)R, IRR and local rules.
10. Adhere to guidelines relating to staff and patient safety in the MRI unit.
11. Adhere to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and keep working areas clean and safe.
12. Participate in departmental quality assurance programmes as required.
13. Proactively develop professionally by proposing QI projects, collecting data and presenting at conferences.
14. Participate in research studies conducted at CWHFT, including those as part of Imperial College.
15. Report and record equipment faults and assist with diagnosis and remedy of routine faults.
16. Participate in on-call and stand-by rotas as required.
17. Offer initial assessment and interpretation of images produced by themselves or more junior staff.
18. Comply with and demonstrate safe manual handling techniques.
19. Comply with safe infection control measures.
20. Strive to achieve competencies to progress to band 7 radiographer.
21. Demonstrate flexibility with rostering to ensure a robust and safe imaging service across the Trust.
22. Maintain commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) and attend personal and professional development activities as supported by the department.
23. Actively participate in periodic professional development reviews in accordance with Trust guidelines.
24. Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post.

This advert closes on Thursday 18 Dec 2025.