Bank Diagnostic Radiographer BAND 5

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic, hardworking, motivated, and patient-focused Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographers to join our friendly radiology team as BANK radiographer.

Our services are provided on two sites at the Hillingdon and Mount Vernon Hospitals.

An interview date is yet to be confirmed.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to participate in the radiographer shift rota and the out of hours duties on both sites. Main duties include:

• To produce images of diagnostic quality that are properly identified with regard to patient's name, side examined, date of examination etc., in line with trust and departmental protocols.
• Be adequately trained in the safe and competent use of equipment prior to operating it.
• To be fully competent in the operation of all appropriate imaging equipment.
• Use knowledge and skill to adapt your radiographic technique for complicated cases.
• Be responsible for the welfare and comfort of patients in the department.

About us

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.