Assistant Radiographic Practitioner
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
The closing date is 29 April 2025
Job summary
We have a vacancy for a motivated Assistant Radiographic Practitionerto join the team at the newly developed Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).
We will work as part of a team of State Registered Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners promoting good working practices and ensuring good quality care is given to all patients in the Radiology and x-ray and dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) department.
Main duties of the job
- To perform basic x-ray and DEXA examinations within the limits of individual modules achieved from a recognised accredited training course, and not to exceed those boundaries.
- To carry out all diagnostic procedures to the highest possible standard in line with departmental protocols and procedures.
- To report equipment faults to the supervising radiographer and take appropriate action.
- Understand and observe the principles of radiation safety and participate in theassociated QA programmes.
- To promote total quality care for patients.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential
- Certificate in Higher Education in Clinical Imaging (X-RAY OR DEXA) or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Evidence of modules attained
- Performing routine x-ray and DEXA examinations according to departmental protocols
- Keyboard skills, use of picture archiving communication system and the computerised radiology information system
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- Able to work with all disciplines of staff, in teams or as an individual.
- Mentorship of Trainee Assistant Practitioners
Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential
- Certificate in Higher Education in Clinical Imaging (X-RAY OR DEXA) or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Evidence of modules attained
- Performing routine x-ray and DEXA examinations according to departmental protocols
- Keyboard skills, use of picture archiving communication system and the computerised radiology information system
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- Able to work with all disciplines of staff, in teams or as an individual.
- Mentorship of Trainee Assistant Practitioners
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.
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).
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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Ealing Community Diagnostic Centre
Uxbridge Road, Southall
Ealing
UB13HW
Employer's website
https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
