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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
Band 5
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
337-NP-9005KS
Employer
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ealing Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£35,763 - £43,466 per annum including HCAS pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/09/2025 23:59

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Diagnostic Radiographer

Band 5

Careers at #LNWH

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.

Find out more about our Trust and why you should join us#WeAreLNWH

Find out more about Our HEART values

Find out more about our Trust Staff Benefits

Our vision at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is to put “Quality at our HEART”. Find out more about our ambitious strategy

We are clear that our vision can only be achieved by our staff, who are our most valuable asset.

Our vision is driven by our HEART values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.

  • H onesty
  • E quity
  • A ccountability
  • R espect
  • T eamwork

These values describe how we interact with each other and our patients and must underpin everything we do to achieve our vision.

LNWUH is a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern.  If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Job overview

Join our friendly, multidisciplinary Imaging team at Ealing Hospital and help deliver vital diagnostic radiography services across general X‑ray, mobiles, theatres and CT. Working under the Clinical Lead Radiographer (and accountable to the Head of Imaging & Medical Physics), you’ll uphold professional standards, drive exceptional patient care, and contribute to a 24/7 on‑call rota.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties

  • Clinical Imaging & Support

    • Perform high‑quality general radiography (including mobile/theatre work) and, once trained, CT examinations.

    • Apply “red‑dot” flagging to highlight urgent findings on emergency films.

    • Cannulate and administer IV contrast media after competency accreditation.

  • On‑Call & Rota Participation

    • Participate in weekday standby, weekend and CT on‑call rosters.

    • Act as first point of contact for out‑of‑hours imaging queries, liaising with the second on‑call radiographer.

  • Quality, Safety & Compliance

    • Adhere to IRR18 and IRMER 2017 regulations, NHS Trust policies, and clinical governance standards.

    • Report equipment faults, incidents or near‑misses promptly.

    • Contribute to departmental quality‑assurance programmes and radiation‑safety audits.

  • Resource Management & Teamwork

    • Monitor and replenish consumables; escalate low‑stock issues.

    • Assist with induction, training and mentoring of junior staff and students.

    • Maintain accurate patient records and imaging logs in line with Trust policy.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • • BSc Radiography or equivalent
  • • HCPC Registration
Desirable criteria
  • • Attendance at relevant study days and courses.

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria
  • • Experience of A&E, CT, theatre & mobile radiography
  • • Good knowledge of all general aspects of radiography.
  • • Knowledge of IRMER
Desirable criteria
  • • Teaching and training students and other new members of staff.

Skills, abilities and attributes

Essential criteria
  • • Good written & verbal communication.
  • • Understanding of team work.
  • • Evidence of CPD
  • • Ability to work under pressure.
  • • Ability to use initiative.
  • • Ability to motivate themselves and others.
  • • Willingness to learn and develop.
  • • Ability to empathise with the patient’s needs.

HEART values

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values: honesty, equity, accountability, respect, and teamwork.
  • Demonstrate commitment to place Quality at our HEART

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Meghji
Job title
Plain Film Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02089675371
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