Senior Radiographer - Lead X-ray, QA & Patient Care

NHS Jobs; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking staff to support the radiology imaging department. You will report equipment malfunctions, organise repairs, and respond to patient enquiries, providing details for formal responses.

You will ensure adherence to IR(ME)R regulations and local radiation safety rules. You will deputise for the Line Manager when needed, participate in the extended hours rota, and contribute to quality assurance programmes, audits, and risk assessments

Qualifications

• Maintain continuous professional development and participate in education and induction programmes.
• Assist in performance reviews and personal development planning.

Responsibilities

• Report equipment malfunctions to the Line Manager and organise repairs where appropriate.
• Deal with patients' enquiries/complaints in the first instance and provide details to the Operations Service Manager for a formal response.
• Adhere to departmental and housekeeping protocols to prevent hospital acquired infection.
• Adhere to IR(ME)R Regulations and local radiation safety rules; deputise for the Line Manager when necessary.
• Participate in the extended working day rota and on-call/out-of-hours system as required.
• Contribute to Quality Assurance Programmes (Health & Safety, COSHH, Radiation Protection, Equipment Maintenance and Risk Assessment).
• Support departmental audits, clinical governance, and risk assessments to ensure staff wellbeing.

Job description

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking staff to support the radiology imaging department. You will report equipment malfunctions, organise repairs, and respond to patient enquiries, providing details for formal responses.

You will ensure adherence to IR(ME)R regulations and local radiation safety rules. You will deputise for the Line Manager when needed, participate in the extended hours rota, and contribute to quality assurance programmes, audits, and risk assessments