X-ray Radiographer

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 X-ray Radiographer to rotate between Stanmore and Bolsover Street. You will perform general and orthopaedic X-ray imaging with emphasis on patient safety and high-quality results. Training on DXA and advanced imaging will be provided as needed.

The role includes on-call and weekend cover with a commitment to professional development and teaching of junior staff, in a busy orthopaedic imaging department serving two sites in London.

Qualifications

• BSc Radiography or equivalent required.
• HCPC Registration mandatory.
• DXA experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate across X-ray department including theatres, Fluoroscopy, DXA, EOS, and CT as required.
• Provide high-quality diagnostic images with emphasis on patient safety and care.
• Collaborate with radiologists and other staff; contribute to teaching of junior staff and students.
• Ensure records and images are accurately managed in PACS and follow IRMER/IRR guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

BSc Radiography or equivalent

HCPC Registration

DXA experience

Tools

CRIS and PACS

Job description

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

X-ray Radiographer

The closing date is 12 November 2026

Band 6 Radiographer X-ray (Stanmore and Bolsover Street). Full time position.

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is the largest specialist orthopaedic Trust in the UK with a world renowned reputation.

We are looking for a flexible and enthusiastic HCPC registered radiographer with good general X-ray experience to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will rotate between the two sites (Stanmore and Bolsover Street). DXA scanning experience is desirable but not essential and training will be given where required.

The X-ray department has 5 general x-ray rooms (3 at the main site in Stanmore and 2 at Bolsover Street in central London) 1 Fluoroscopy unit , 5 portable ward machines and a DXA scanner. There are 15 theatres along with image intensifiers, there are also O-Arm and Cios Spin machines. We have also installed EOS and HiRise Ped CT scanners which are operational. Radiographers will have the opportunity to train in both.

The X-ray department opens Monday to Saturday with on- call cover during out of hours, and bank holidays. The department is closed on Sundays.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious general radiographer to gain experience in specialised orthopaedic imaging

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work across all areas of the X-ray department including theatres, Fluoroscopy, out-patients /in-patient main x-ray, HiRise CT, EOS and DEXA centre. You will be expected to provide high quality diagnostic images whilst ensuring patient care and safety is paramount.

You will work closely with other members of the team including radiologists, radiographers and assistants and will be expected to be a senior presence within the department and involved in the teaching of students and more junior members of staff.

You will be an integral part of the smooth running of the imaging service and communicate effectively with a wide range of staff and patient groups.

You will be expected to manage your workload effectively, applying knowledge and skill to produce high quality images and adapt techniques to meet complex patient requirements.

About us

RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be flexible as the department operates 8am to 8:30pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 4pm on Saturday. There is also a requirement to participate in on call duties.

Working closely with colleagues you will manage the day to day running of the area you are working in and liaise with other teams and staff members to ensure the effective use of the imaging service.

You will work according to Trust and departmental level protocols and ensure you comply with IRMER2017 and IRR17 regulations at all times, ensuring all patient radiation doses are as low as reasonably practicable and that every exposure is justified.

You will ensure the safety of all patients and staff who enter the radiation controlled areas.

You will be expected to keep accurate patient records and manage patient images on PACS

You will uphold the Trust values of :

• Patients first, always
• Excellence in all we do
• Trust, Honesty and Respect for each other
• Equality for all

Qualifications

• BSc Radiography or equivalent. A minimum of 2 years post registration NHS UK experience.
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration
• Evidence of CPD in line with your personal development plan.
• Post graduate courses relevant to orthopaedic imaging
• Radiation Protection Certificate.
• DXA experience

Experience

• A wide range of general radiographic experience with emphasis on orthopaedic (Theatre, Fluoroscopy, General) imaging
• Experience of coordinating the theatre, ward and X-ray services.
• Experience of working out of hours.
• Specialist knowledge and training of orthopaedic imaging procedures in order to manage clients with complex needs.
• Experience of performing routine x-ray equipment quality assurance tests.
• Experience of working within a multi-professional team. Experience in DEXA imaging.
• Experience of training, junior staff, students and trainee assistant practitioners in the clinical setting.
• Experience of performing specialised orthopaedic research procedures.

Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills. Must have a patient-focused approach to work.
• General administrative skills. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently. and within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Organisational and time Management skills. Must be able to organize your own and others workload. Ability to prioritise workload.
• Previous involvement with audit day programmes
• Ability to bring two different teams together to work on solving an issue.
• Good working knowledge of CRIS and PACS

Knowledge

• Must have a working knowledge of IR(ME)R and Health & Safety Regulations.
• An extensive knowledge of radiographic techniques and pathology with particular emphasis on orthopaedics.
• Knowledge of computers / RIS and PACS systems.
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality and data protection.
• Detailed knowledge of a set of Employers IRMER procedures.

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.

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

£45,953 to £54,254 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS