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Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographer
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
391-RFL-7201338
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Free Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£44,806 - £53,134 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/06/2025 08:00

Employer heading

NHS

Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographer

Band 6

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 are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Band 6 Radiographers to join the Radiology team at the Royal Free Hospital. This post will allow you to build on and develop your clinical skills , with the opportunity to rotate through specialist modalities.

Education and training are key elements of the department.  Full training in Interventional Radiology and CT will be given. 

You should enjoy working collaboratively and aspire to provide the best possible care for our patients at all times. 

Main duties of the job

The Radiology Department is currently undergoing a multimillion pound project to redevelop the radiology department. Another multimillion pound redevelopment of the A&E department and A&E X-ray services, including an A&E CT scanner, has been completed. The department actively encourages continued professional development (CPD) and opportunities are available for further training and development, areas such as post graduate study, radiographer reporting and advanced practice.

There are 4 CT scanners which perform complex cardiac and vascular angiography, virtual colonography and specialised hepatobiliary imaging amongst a range of general examinations. 

The Interventional Radiology and Cardiology department is comprised of 5 dedicated interventional labs. There is a comprehensive interventional service for all specialties within the trust including cardiac, renal, HPB, oncology and vascular. An Artis Zeego multi axis floor mounted angiography unit is located within theatres to provide imaging for complex endovascular cases.

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 & professional Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • DCR (R) or BSc Diagnostic Radiography

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of a diverse range of radiographic techniques
  • Experience performing radiographic examinations working in both theatre and ward environments
  • Experience using PACS and RIS and an understanding of its significance for good service management and patient care
  • Experience dealing with a diverse range of patient presentations
  • Experience of performing Quality Assurance tests and management of a robust QA program
Desirable criteria
  • • Experience of specialised imaging techniques such as CT, Interventional Radiology/Cardiology or MRI

Skills and aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to prioritise and organise demands for radiology services; x-ray, theatres and mobiles
  • Willing to take direction and learn from more experienced colleagues
  • Demonstrate a sound understanding of radiation protection methods and legislation for patients and staff
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrate a sound understanding of cross sectional anatomy
  • Keen interest in mentoring junior staff and students
  • Cannulation experience
  • IV Cannulation Certificate
  • Demonstrate a sound understanding of MRI safety

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential criteria
  • Keen interest and understanding of a range of current and future imaging techniques and practices
  • Demonstrate a respect for and commitment to patient care and safety
  • A commitment to CPD
  • Supportive of and adherence management protocols, policies and operational change
  • Ability to liaise with patients and their relatives or carers using empathy and tact
  • Ability to approach disputes and disagreements in a calm and objective manner

Others

Essential criteria
  • Good time keeping skills
  • Clear and appropriate communication skills
  • Tolerance of a wide range of patients and colleagues
  • Presents self as an upstanding representative of both the Royal Free London Trust and the radiographic profession
  • Presentable appearance

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
Michelle Peters
Job title
General Radiology Superintendent
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02078302299
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