Diagnostic Radiographer | The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Hillingdon Hospital; Uxbridge (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer to perform a range of diagnostic imaging examinations and to work across the imaging department. You will explain procedures, position patients, and ensure high-quality images support accurate diagnosis.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will rotate through areas, follow NHS regulations, and work a shift pattern that includes nights, weekends, and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Band 5 Radiographer role performing diagnostic imaging examinations.
• Follow NHS regulations and radiation protection guidelines.
• Rotate through areas and work nights/weekends/on-call.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of diagnostic imaging examinations (mainly general X‑rays) safely and accurately
• Explain procedures and obtain consent
• Position patients correctly to produce high-quality diagnostic images
• Operate imaging equipment in line with departmental protocols and safety standards
• Follow radiation protection guidelines to ensure safety
• Check images for quality before submission for reporting
• Carry out daily equipment checks
• Maintain IPC standards
• Complete QA procedures
• Rotate through different areas (A&E, inpatients, outpatients, theatre)
• Participate in shift work including nights, weekends, and on-call duties
• Support service delivery by managing workload and prioritising urgent cases
• Engage in ongoing professional development

Skills

Patient care

Radiography imaging

Safety protocols

Team collaboration

Shift work

Job description

Diagnostic Radiographer | The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

As a Band 5 Radiographer at Hillingdon Hospital, you will perform a range of diagnostic imaging examinations, including general X-rays, while maintaining high standards of patient care and safety. You will work closely with patients to explain procedures, position them correctly, and ensure high-quality images are produced to support accurate diagnosis.

You will operate imaging equipment, follow radiation protection guidelines, and adhere to departmental protocols and NHS regulations. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with radiologists, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals to deliver an efficient imaging service.

The role involves rotating through different areas of the department to build experience and maintain service coverage. You will also be required to work a shift pattern that includes nights, weekends, and on-call duties.

This position is well suited to a newly qualified or early-career radiographer, offering opportunities for professional development in a supportive and busy clinical environment.

• Perform a range of diagnostic imaging examinations (mainly general X-rays) safely and accurately


• Ensure high standards of patient care, including explaining procedures and obtaining consent


• Position patients correctly to produce high-quality diagnostic images


• Operate imaging equipment in line with departmental protocols and safety standards


• Follow radiation protection guidelines to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and yourself


• Check images for quality and accuracy before submission for reporting


• Carry outdaily equipment checks, ensuring imaging systems are functioning safely and effectively


• Maintaininfection prevention and control (IPC)standards, including cleaning equipment and clinical areas


• CompleteQA (quality assurance) proceduresin line with departmental and regulatory requirements


• Check and maintain thecrash trolley, ensuring it is fully stocked and ready for emergency use


• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising with radiologists, clinicians, and other staff


• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in line with NHS policies


• Rotate through different areas of the department (e.g. A&E, inpatients, outpatients, theatre)


• Participate in shift work, including nights, weekends, and on-call duties


• Support service delivery by managing workload and prioritising urgent cases


• Engage in ongoing professional development and training

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,

community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals

provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Please note : Once a sufficient number of applications have been received the vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing down date.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

This advert closes on Monday 16 Nov 2026

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