Senior Rotational Radiographer

Affidea UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Affidea UK & Ireland is seeking a senior rotational radiographer to join the Imaging team at our Wimbledon Quarter clinic in Southwest London. The role involves rotations across MRI, CT, X-ray and DEXA with a focus on compassionate patient care and high diagnostic standards.

You will be part of a dynamic team at the ground-breaking clinic opening, contributing to shaping imaging services from the ground up while delivering safe, quality patient care.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Cannulation and contrast administration training is required for CT/MRI.
• Experience in at least two imaging modalities (MRI, CT, X-ray or DEXA) is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic examinations with high patient care and safety.
• Operate imaging equipment and contribute to daily imaging service efficiency.
• Maintain accurate patient records and QA documentation.
• Ensure compliance with radiation safety and local rules.

Skills

HCPC registration

Cannulation & contrast administration

IT competency

Multi-modality experience

Education

BSc(Hons) Radiography

DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers

Tools

PACS / imaging IT systems

Job description

About The Role

We are looking to recruit a senior rotational radiographer to join our Imaging team with a competitive salary range on offer depending on experience. Rotations would be within 2-3 modalities including brand new state-of-the art MRI, CT, X-ray and DEXA

Job Summary

• Salary (competitive)
• Hours (37.5)
• contract (permanent)
• location (Wimbledon Quarter)

About The Role

We are looking to recruit a senior rotational radiographer to join our Imaging team with a competitive salary range on offer depending on experience. Rotations would be within 2-3 modalities including brand new state-of-the art MRI, CT, X-ray and DEXA

By joining the Imaging team, you’ll be part of a dynamic environment that embraces technological advancements and prioritises compassionate patient care

Brilliant opportunity to join us at the very opening of the clinic and play a key role in shaping our imaging service from the ground up.

What we need from you?

• BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent (required)
• Current valid Healthcare Professional Council (HCPC) registration (required)
• Trained to cannulate and administer contrast agents (required for CT/MRI)
• Understanding of radiographic equipment in the context of how images are produced for both ionising and non ionising radiation imaging methods and how images are appropriately shared and/or stored (required)
• Experience within at least two of the modalities within the rotation (MRI, CT, Xray & DEXA) (required)
• Must be able to demonstrate competency in IT (required)

Affidea UK is in a period of exceptional growth. Since acquiring Fortius in 2021, marking our entry into the UK market, we have gone from strength to strength, most recently announcing a strategic partnership with LIPS in London. This autumn, we will open our first ambulatory clinic in Southwest London, a major milestone in our mission to bring world-class, accessible healthcare to communities across the UK. Joining us now means being part of this journey from the ground up, with real opportunities to grow as we do.

Located in the Wimbledon Quarter Shopping Centre in Southwest London, our first UK clinic is a 33,000 sq ft ambulatory diagnostic centre bringing together advanced diagnostics, outpatient services and theatres under one roof. Services include a Private GP, an Express Care minor injuries unit, consultant and treatment rooms, multimodality advanced diagnostic imaging (3T MRI, 1.5T MRI, CT, X-Ray and DEXA), surgical theatres and inpatient ward facilities.

About Affidea

Affidea operates over 358 centres across 15 countries, delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging, outpatient care and cancer treatment services to nearly 13 million patients every year. Our continued growth reflects our commitment to bringing excellent, accessible healthcare closer to the communities we serve.

Affidea UK & Ireland

In the UK and Ireland, Affidea operates a growing network of diagnostic imaging and minor injuries centres, delivering a broad range of cutting-edge imaging technology and healthcare services to the public, private insurers, employers, and other organisations. As part of our ongoing expansion, we're extending our presence into new regions, including our upcoming clinic in Wimbledon, London, offering exciting opportunities to be part of a business that's shaping the future of accessible, community-based healthcare across the region.

At Affidea, we believe that delivering excellent patient care starts with building diverse, inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or background, feels welcome, valued, and able to do their best work.

What will the duties include?

• Pefrming radiographic examinations within the scope of services offered by the centre, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety, and diagnostic accuracy
• Operate Imaging equipment independently and play a key part in the smooth running of daily imaging services
• Manage the daily Imaging lists, patient schedule, equipment maintenance and quality assessment (QA)
• Use clinical and cognitive radiographic skills to identify, record and adapt procedures according to anatomical, pathological and diagnostic findings
• Observe radiation safety local rules and systems of dose reduction (Justification, Optimisation, Limitation)
• Ensure patients understand the nature of each examination and that consent is obtained prior to any procedure
• Maintain accurate records of every examination, including screening times and radiation doses
• Keep abreast of new developments in radiography and participate in staff development and performance review
• Maintains a work environment that fosters quality care delivery, accountability and employee satisfaction
• Assist with ongoing development of clinical practice and standards of care within the service, including participating in development of policies, procedures protocols a, guidelines and audits
• Provides direct patient care in specialty areas
• Undertake relevant training and competency assessments, strictly adhering to agreed protocols and procedures. To supply medicines using Patient Group Directions, without compromising patient safety. This involves ascertaining the patient’s suitability for drugs and taking joint responsibility for the potential complications under the indirect supervision of radiologists. To be aware of the clinical hazards and emergencies that such drugs can induce
• Adheres to appropriate Health & Safety guidelines and regulations
• Ensures Care Quality Commission regulations related to Imaging are adhered to
• Undertake basic patient observations, recognise a deteriorating patient, and manage immediately and appropriately
• Use good radiographic techniques and modify as clinically appropriate. Have the technical ability to manipulate a range of equipment, whilst maintaining patient comfort and adequately communicate with patients and colleagues to ensure the safe movement of patients into imaging position. Use appropriate touch techniques to locate external bony landmarks