Diagnostic Radiographer
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Chelsea, SW10 9NHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£38,488 to £46,852
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has come for an enthusiastic Band 5 Radiographer to join our team. The post-holder will be expected to produce high quality im...
The post-holder will be expected to produce high quality images to assist in diagnosis and treatment. They will fulfill the requirements of their role within the Imaging team.
Core hours
The successful applicants will be required to work a minimum of 37.5 hours per week.
Core hours will be worked on a rotational basis - 7 day working week
- To undertake all radiographic duties efficiently and to a high standard.
- To ensure that patients receive a high standard of care.
- To be conversant with the routine procedures in all general and screening rooms, casualty and mobile and theatre radiography.
- To assist with the practical training of student radiographers.
- To communicate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the Department.
- To ensure that the Radiation Protection guidelines, IR (ME) R guidelines and local rules are strictly adhered to.
- To ensure that the rules and procedures of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 are strictly adhered to, and that all working areas are kept clean and safe.
- To participate in the departmental quality assurance programmes as required.
- To report and record all equipment faults.
- To participate in the on call and stand by rotas as required.
- To undertake any other duties which may be appropriate to the post.
- To offer an initial assessment and interpretation of images produced in the course of their role.
- To comply with, and be able to demonstrate and instruct, safe manual handling techniques.
- To comply with and be able to demonstrate safe infection control measures.
- To strive to achieve competencies required to progress to Band 6 radiographer
- To maintain a commitment to, and take responsibility for personal development utilising principles of Continuous Professional Development (CPD). The post holder is encouraged by the department to attend both personal and professional development activities that assist in their role and the service.
- The post holder will be required to actively participate in a periodic performance appraisal, in accordance with the Trust guidelines
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--along with 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 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made 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 was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Education and Qualifications
Essential: - BSc (Hons) Radiography; - DCR (R); - Or accepted international equivalent; - HCPC registration or pending certification
Desirable: - member of SOR; - Interest in further study and CPD including research
Experience
Essential: - Broad general radiography experience at student / radiographer level
Desirable: - Exposure to specialist techniques
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Able to work under own initiative.
- Ability to make decisions.
- Organisational skills.
- Interest in teaching/training.
- Up to date technical knowledge.
- Ability to undertake primary diagnosis from acquired images.
- Ability to safely use specialist equipment
- A good understanding and demonstration of Customer Service standards.
- Able to supervise more junior staff including students
Desirable
- Leadership skills.
- Awareness of developments in NHS.
- Willingness to participate in departmental service development
- Willingness to teach/train
- Able to apply use of IT to principles of patient confidentiality.
- Willingness to extend role e.g. IV cannulation
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
17 October 2026
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