Job summary
- Main area
- Diagnostic Radiographer
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift pattern)
- Job ref
- 391-RFL-7519524
- Employer
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Barnet Hospital
- Town
- Herts
- Salary
- £35,763 - £43,466 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Pro-rata if LTFT)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer
Band 5
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
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Job overview
We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, ambitious diagnostic radiographer to join our friendly and forward-thinking Radiology team. This is an ideal opportunity for an HCPC registered radiographer wishing to increase their radiographic experience and expertise in a bustling and team-focused department.
Our internal training and support have long been a draw for candidates as it has enabled numerous radiographers to develop the necessary skills for career progression and advanced practice.
If you are a radiographer with a passion for patient-centered care, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Undertake all clinical work on rotation through the department under the direction of Senior Radiographers, maintaining high clinical standards at all times
· Decreasing each patient’s radiation dose during examinations by the use of collimation and careful positioning
· Act as Operator under IR(ME)R 2000 Radiation Regulations, assess the clinical justification of referrals to ensure that the benefit to the patient outweighs the radiation risk associated with the examination
· Observing the department Dose Reference Levels (DRLs) and Dose Investigation Levels (DILs), reporting excess doses and radiation incidents to The Royal Free radiation physics service and via Datix
· To be trained to the standard required by the department and accept advice and instruction when necessary
· To seek advice from the Lead Radiographer when confronted by new or unusual situations, particularly when it may be necessary to refuse a patient’s examination request
· Ensuring that competency sheets are signed off in a timely fashion and competency is maintained in all signed off areas.
· Demonstrate a high level of communication skills and empathy when dealing with patients and other staff members, referencing the Trust core values at all times
Please see the ‘Job Description’ section for a detailed list of roles and responsibilities.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography HCPC registration
- Experience working in NHS
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to perform a wide range of plain film X-rays to a high standard including adaptive technique.
Experience and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and pathology that can be used to justify examinations and image appropriately.
- Awareness of statutory regulations related to Radiology.
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Able to work well within a small team, to work without supervision and also to take direction from senior colleagues.
- Able to show reflection and subsequent improvement in techniques when involved in incidents.
- Can demonstrate a desire to put the patient first.
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Willingness to work flexibly.
- Friendly, caring and approachable to patients and staff.
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lee Johnston
- Job title
- Lead Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07778052472
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