Diagnostic Radiographer
The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Uxbridge, UB8 3NN
Salary
£36,943 to £44,900
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
As a Band 5 Radiographer at Hillingdon Hospital, you will perform a range of diagnostic imaging examinations, including general X-rays, while maintain...
- 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 out daily equipment checks, ensuring imaging systems are functioning safely and effectively
- Maintain infection prevention and control (IPC) standards, including cleaning equipment and clinical areas
- Complete QA (quality assurance) procedures in line with departmental and regulatory requirements
- Check and maintain the crash 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 hospitalsprovide 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.
Essential
Essential
- A good working knowledge of radiographic techniques.
- Working successfully with the multidisciplinary team.
- BSc in Radiography or equivalent
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Expertise in general radiography
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
19 August 2026
Last checked
20 August 2026
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