Radiographer

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 08 May 2025

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 radiographers to join our friendly and well-supported team. The post holder must be flexible, adaptable to change, prepared to embrace workforce developments and contribute to efficient service delivery through the highest standards of safe, kind and compassionate care. The strongest resource we have is our team, who are enthusiastic, friendly and highly skilled. This is underpinned by a commitment to continuing professional development for all staff and actively encourages involvement in training and audits.

The service requires all radiographers to perform a wide range of examinations including general x-rays, paediatric imaging, trauma imaging, fluoroscopy, theatre & mobile, dental and EOS imaging along with exposure to CT and nuclear medicine. The department provides a 24/7 service to our patients and participation in this is essential.

Main duties of the job

***Please refer to attached job description and person specification for full job main duties:***

This is a cross-site position, working across 4 sites. The department consists of 10 x-ray rooms, 2 fluoroscopy rooms, 3 dental x-ray rooms, 4 CT scanners, an EOS scanner, 21 U/S rooms, 3 nuclear medicine rooms, 5 cath labs and 3 MRI scanners all of which enables staff to benefit from the valuable experience and scope of practice that each department has to offer in addition to helping us meet the demand on our service.

A requirement of the position is a BSC (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent and radiographers qualifying in the Summer of 2024 are also encouraged to apply. We have a competency-based career progression from Band 5 to Band 6 from 18 months post qualification. Our staff also benefit from the inner London high-cost area supplement of 20%.

So, if you want to work in one of the capitals most exciting healthcare settings, with a committed dynamic team, then please get in touch.

About us

Come and join our dynamic and progressive radiology department for a great working experience and the opportunity to start your career in the unique environment of St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provide services from two main hospitals, St George's Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital, and two health centres, St Johns Therapy Centre, and The Nelson Centre.

With over 9,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, we are the largest healthcare provider in southwest London.

Our main site, St George's Hospital in Tooting - one of the country's principal teaching hospitals - is shared with St George's, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. St George's Hospital also hosts the St George's, University of London and Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, which is responsible for training a wide range of healthcare professionals from across the region.

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year pa pr Incl HCAS (20%)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-NN-6918795-AHP-Z

Job locations

St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Blackshaw road

London

SW17 0QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

*****Please refer to attached job description and person specification for full job main duties:*****

Job description

Job responsibilities

*****Please refer to attached job description and person specification for full job main duties:*****

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • DCR/BSc Rad
  • HPC Registered

Desirable

  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of basic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures during training or employment.
  • Reliable
  • Interest in the development of the profession and contemporary issues
  • Good timekeeper

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload
  • Ability to think logically, methodically and independently
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Clear writing skills
  • Caring and considerate

Desirable

  • Ability to supervise
  • Teaching skills
  • Advanced IT skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to assess patient condition in order to achieve quality radiographic images
  • Good Radiographic technique
  • Demonstrates an understanding of current issues in Radiology

Desirable

  • Previous postgraduate experience is not essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • DCR/BSc Rad
  • HPC Registered

Desirable

  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of basic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures during training or employment.
  • Reliable
  • Interest in the development of the profession and contemporary issues
  • Good timekeeper

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload
  • Ability to think logically, methodically and independently
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Clear writing skills
  • Caring and considerate

Desirable

  • Ability to supervise
  • Teaching skills
  • Advanced IT skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to assess patient condition in order to achieve quality radiographic images
  • Good Radiographic technique
  • Demonstrates an understanding of current issues in Radiology

Desirable

  • Previous postgraduate experience is not essential.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Blackshaw road

London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Blackshaw road

London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Superintendent Radiographer

Ian

ian.stark@stgeorges.nhs.uk

02087253031

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year pa pr Incl HCAS (20%)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-NN-6918795-AHP-Z

Job locations

St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Blackshaw road

London

SW17 0QT


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