Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Radiographer

The closing date is 14 August 2025

Job summary

Support the delivery of a high quality healthcare service ensuring that all patients receive a high standard of service delivery

Supervision of junior staff and students

Participate in out of hours work

Rotate throughout the radiology department (X-ray, A&E x-ray, flouroscopy, interventional radiology, CT, MRI)

The post holder will be required to actively participate in a periodic professional development review, in accordance with Trust guidelines

Work cohesively with all members of the Radiology department in ensuring that the very best services are provided to patients at all times

Work effectively within a multi-racial and cultural environment

Main duties of the job

To undertake all radiographic duties efficiently and to the highest quality standards

To ensure that all patients receive the best possible standard of care

Commitment to ensuring own development by exposing self to all necessary modalities

To be conversant with procedures in general and screening rooms, ED, mobile and theatre radiography. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to become proficient in the more specialised techniques e.g. CT, IR and MRI

Ensure that Radiation Protection guidelines, IR(ME)R, IRR, etc. guidelines and local rules are strictly adhered to

Assist with practical training of junior staff and student radiographers, acting as a role model through leading by example

Communicate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the directorate

To demonstrate flexibility and adaptability with rostering requirements to ensure a robust and safe imaging service across the Trust.

Participate in the out of hours, on call and stand by rotas as required

To offer an initial assessment and interpretation of images produced by themselves or more junior staff in the course of their role.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

04 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-CS-125

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Job description

Job responsibilities

To be conversant with procedures in general and screening rooms, ED, mobile and theatre radiography. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to become proficient in the more specialised techniques e.g. CT, IR and MRI

Assist with practical training of junior staff and student radiographers, acting as a role model through leading by example

Communicate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the directorate

Ensure that all guidelines relating to staff and patient safety are adhered to whilst in the Radiology department

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

Participate in departmental quality assurance programmes as required

* Participate in Departments out of hours system (required to work weekend and evenings).

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be conversant with procedures in general and screening rooms, ED, mobile and theatre radiography. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to become proficient in the more specialised techniques e.g. CT, IR and MRI

Assist with practical training of junior staff and student radiographers, acting as a role model through leading by example

Communicate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the directorate

Ensure that all guidelines relating to staff and patient safety are adhered to whilst in the Radiology department

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

Participate in departmental quality assurance programmes as required

* Participate in Departments out of hours system (required to work weekend and evenings).

Person Specification

application form

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) Radiography / DCR (R) or accepted international equivalent
  • HCPC registration
  • Member of SOR
  • Broad general imaging experience at radiographer level
  • Proven acumen for approaching all situations with an open mind and 'can-do' attitude
  • Ability to work under pressure and flexibly as part of a team
  • Well motivated

Desirable

  • Interest in further study and CPD including research
  • Quality Improvement (QI), transformation or innovation training
  • Exposure to specialist techniques eg. IR
  • Competent in specialist techniques such as CT cardiac scans and CT interventional procedures
  • Student supervision responsibilities
  • IV cannulation trained and competent
  • Broad general radiography experience at student / radiographer level
Person Specification

application form

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) Radiography / DCR (R) or accepted international equivalent
  • HCPC registration
  • Member of SOR
  • Broad general imaging experience at radiographer level
  • Proven acumen for approaching all situations with an open mind and 'can-do' attitude
  • Ability to work under pressure and flexibly as part of a team
  • Well motivated

Desirable

  • Interest in further study and CPD including research
  • Quality Improvement (QI), transformation or innovation training
  • Exposure to specialist techniques eg. IR
  • Competent in specialist techniques such as CT cardiac scans and CT interventional procedures
  • Student supervision responsibilities
  • IV cannulation trained and competent
  • Broad general radiography experience at student / radiographer level

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head of Imaging

Brid Corkery

brid.corkery2@nhs.net

02033158573

Details

Date posted

04 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-CS-125

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


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