Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, ambitious and motivated Diagnostic Radiographer to join our highly skilled and friendly imaging team, delivering excellent patient care at Barts Health NHS Trust.

Applicants must hold a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or the Diploma of the College of Radiographers, or an equivalent recognised qualification. Applicants must also be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

The post holder will be required to participate in the department's 24/7, 365-day Agenda for Change (AfC) shift pattern, including out-of-hours, weekend and night working as required.

We welcome applications from both experienced Band 5 radiographers and newly qualified radiographers looking to begin and develop their careers within a large, diverse and supportive NHS organisation.

Main duties of the job

• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to consolidate and develop their radiographic skills while working as part of an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Working within a multi-disciplinary team the post-holder will contribute to the safe and effective running of the imaging department and will be able to perform a wide range of x-ray examinations to a high standard.
• The post holder will be required to rotate through ED and general x-ray, fluoroscopy, and theatres and they will participate in the delivery of a 24/7, 365 service. The post holder will offer supervision to assistant practitioners, imaging assistants, students/apprentices and visitors to the imaging department.
• The post holder will ensure patient flow in the trust by actively participating in the the flow of emergency and in-patients to ensure same day imaging.
• The post holder will be key in ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and experience. The post holder at all time will demonstrate a high level of professionalism and act in accordance with the HCPC standards of proficiency. Furthermore, they are expected to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff members characterized by trust, mutual respect and open, honest communication.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£36,943 to £44,900 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-8339792WXH

Job locations

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers, or equivalents
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration

Desirable

• Student Clinical Assessors Course

Experience

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
• Able to work unsupervised
• Awareness of clinical governance issues in relation to patient care
• Understanding of factors affecting service throughput and quality
• Experience of on-call and out of hours roster

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
• Ability to cope with conflict and complaints at local level commensurate with Trust policies
• Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
• Basic computer and keyboard skills
• Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis
• Self-motivated with an ability to motivate others
• Able to work flexibly based on needs of service.

Desirable

• Intermediate IT skills

Communication

Essential

• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective communication in a wide range of situations in writing, person or by telephone
• Computer and keyboard skills.
• Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis.
• Fluent in verbal and written English

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers, or equivalents Health and Care Professions Council Registration Desirable Student Clinical Assessors Course Experience Essential Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques Able to work unsupervised Awareness of clinical governance issues in relation to patient care Understanding of factors affecting service throughput and quality Experience of on-call and out of hours roster Knowledge/Skills Essential Ability to work as part of a team Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively Ability to cope with conflict and complaints at local level commensurate with Trust policies Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances Basic computer and keyboard skills Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis Self-motivated with an ability to motivate others Able to work flexibly based on needs of service. Desirable Intermediate IT skills Communication Essential Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills Effective communication in a wide range of situations in writing, person or by telephone Computer and keyboard skills. Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis. Fluent in verbal and written English

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)