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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Diagnostic Radiographer

The closing date is 10 September 2025

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Job summary

Are you a newly qualified or early-career radiographer looking to stand out from the crowd?

This unique Band 5 post offers something rare: the chance to gain dedicated MRI experience at an early stage in your career, while still consolidating your skills in X-ray and CT. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Band 5 Radiographer to join our team at the Wembley Community Diagnostic Centre, supporting our 7 days extended evening MRI service from 16:00 to midnight.

You will be part of an innovative MRI service model, where an experienced senior radiographer operates the scanner remotely using advanced technology, while you provide expert on-site support for patients and service delivery. This new way of working has already received national recognition for improving efficiency and patient access and offers you a unique opportunity to gain hands-on MRI experience within a pioneering team.This is a unique chance to take your radiography career further, faster gaining specialist MRI experience at an early stage while continuing to grow across multiple modalities.Ready to take the next step in your professional journey? Apply now and join us in shaping the future of imaging.

Main duties of the job

  • Support preparation of MRI examinations, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the scanning process.
  • Operate MRI technology and equipment safely and professionally, following all local and national guidelines.
  • Carry out appropriate patient safety checks, including MRI safety screening.
  • Produce high-quality diagnostic images in line with departmental protocols.
  • Support imaging in service in CT and X ray at Willsden CDC.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, radiologists, and support staff to deliver an effective imaging service
  • Provide a professional, compassionate, and patient-centered approach to care.
  • Ensure patients are fully informed and supported before, during, and after their procedure.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

Details

Date posted

04 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£37,259 to £45,356 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-2135

Job locations

Wembley Community Diagnostic Centre

London

HA0 4UZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
  • Health and Care Professions Council Registration

Experience

Essential

  • Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques

Desirable

  • Post qualification experience
  • Experience of working unsupervised

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff
  • Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
  • Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
  • Health and Care Professions Council Registration

Experience

Essential

  • Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques

Desirable

  • Post qualification experience
  • Experience of working unsupervised

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff
  • Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
  • Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wembley Community Diagnostic Centre

London

HA0 4UZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wembley Community Diagnostic Centre

London

HA0 4UZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

MRI Lead Radiographer

Matthew Buck

M.buck@nhs.net

02089675350

Details

Date posted

04 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£37,259 to £45,356 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-2135

Job locations

Wembley Community Diagnostic Centre

London

HA0 4UZ


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