Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs


North East England
Permanent
Radiographer
GBP 38,488 - 46,852 per year

Posted 5 day(s) ago

Reference: 2449412


Job summary

The duties and responsibilities of the post holder require service deliveryin a wide range of clinical environments to patients with a diverse arrayof presentations.

Our service is delivered on a 24/7 basis and includes working in areassuch as the accident & emergency department, operating theatres, in-patient and out-patient areas, neonatal unit and intensive care units.Radiographers may be required to work across Trust sites and mayinvolve lone working in areas or specialities and at times.

Patient presentation will include the unconscious, uncooperative,incapacitated, incompetent, disorientated, and those with physical andmental disabilities. A wide variety of patients will be encountered and willinclude those exhibiting anti-social or threatening behaviour

Main duties of the job

In 2012, the Radiology Department underwent a 23 million pound total redevelopment to accommodate the 200,000 plus examinations performed each year. Another multimillion pound redevelopment of the A&E department and A&E X-ray services, including an A&E CT scanner was completed in 2017. The department actively encourages continued professional development (CPD) and opportunities are available for further training and development.The post includes a rotation through general x-ray, A&E x-ray, theatre and mobile imaging and fluoroscopy.

Final year students awaiting qualification can apply for this post.

About us

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/

Details
Date posted

26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-8270496

Job locations

Royal Free

Pond St

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description
Job 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
  • DCR (R) or BSc Diagnostic Radiography
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
  • Experience of a diverse range of radiographic x-ray techniques
  • Experience performing radiographic examinations working in both theatre and ward environments
  • Experience using PACS and CRIS and an understanding of its significance for good service management and patient care.
  • NHS experience and knowledge
Desirable
  • Experience dealing with a diverse range of patients.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Willing to take direction and learn from more experienced and senior colleagues.
  • Demonstrate a sound understanding of radiation protection methods and legislation for patients and staff.
Desirable
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to prioritise & organise demands for radiology services with reference to x-ray, theatres and mobiles.
  • Keen interest in mentoring junior staff and students
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
  • Keen interest in and understanding of a range of current and future plain film imaging techniques and practices.
  • Demonstrate a respect for and commitment to patient care and safety.
  • A commitment to continued professional development (CPD).
  • Supportive of and adhering to management protocols, policies and operational changes.
  • Ability to liaise with patients and their relatives or career's using empathy and tact
Desirable
  • Ability to approach disputes and disagreements in a calm and objective manor
Others
Essential
  • 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 the Radiographic profession and Royal Free London Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
  • DCR (R) or BSc Diagnostic Radiography
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
  • Experience of a diverse range of radiographic x-ray techniques
  • Experience performing radiographic examinations working in both theatre and ward environments
  • Experience using PACS and CRIS and an understanding of its significance for good service management and patient care.
  • NHS experience and knowledge
Desirable
  • Experience dealing with a diverse range of patients.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Willing to take direction and learn from more experienced and senior colleagues.
  • Demonstrate a sound understanding of radiation protection methods and legislation for patients and staff.
Desirable
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to prioritise & organise demands for radiology services with reference to x-ray, theatres and mobiles.
  • Keen interest in mentoring junior staff and students
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
  • Keen interest in and understanding of a range of current and future plain film imaging techniques and practices.
  • Demonstrate a respect for and commitment to patient care and safety.
  • A commitment to continued professional development (CPD).
  • Supportive of and adhering to management protocols, policies and operational changes.
  • Ability to liaise with patients and their relatives or career's using empathy and tact
Desirable
  • Ability to approach disputes and disagreements in a calm and objective manor
Others
Essential
  • 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 the Radiographic profession and Royal Free London Trust.
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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free

Pond St

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free

Pond St

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)