About this role
Job summary
The post holder will work as part of the Radiology team to deliver a high-quality, safe, and efficient diagnostic imaging service within the Plain Film department at Ealing Hospital. The role involves undertaking a wide range of general radiographic examinations across emergency, inpatient and outpatient pathways, ensuring excellent patient care and technical standards at all times.
The successful candidate will work within an extended working hours service in line with Agenda for Change terms and conditions, participating in a shift system that includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays where required. The post holder will work collaboratively with radiologists, radiographers and multidisciplinary colleagues to support timely diagnosis and patient flow, maintaining compliance with IR(ME)R regulations and Trust policies.
The role also includes supporting service delivery, maintaining equipment standards, participating in audit and continuous professional development, and contributing to the supervision of students and new staff.
Main duties of the job Perform a wide range of general radiographic examinations to a high technical and professional standard Ensure safe practice in line with IR(ME)R and IRR regulations at all times Provide high-quality, patient-centred care, ensuring dignity, safety and comfort Work effectively within the multidisciplinary team to support service delivery and patient flow Participate in an extended hours shift system in line with Agenda for Change (including evenings, weekends and bank holidays) Undertake CT scanning duties following appropriate training and competency sign-off Use clinical judgement and seek senior support where required Participate in the "red dot" system to highlight potential abnormalities Undertake cannulation and administration of contrast media following training Maintain and monitor imaging equipment, reporting faults appropriately Contribute to quality assurance, audit, and clinical governance activities Maintain accurate patient records and comply with information governance policies Support the training, supervision and mentoring of students and new staff Maintain own continuing professional development and HCPC registration Adhere to Trust policies including health and safety, infection control, and safeguarding
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
BSc Radiography (or equivalent qualification) HCPC registered Diagnostic Radiographer
Knowledge and experience Essential
oUnderstanding of IR(ME)R and IRR regulations and their application in clinical practice Experience (or clinical placement exposure) in A&E, mobile and general radiography Knowledge of a broad range of general radiographic examinations across emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings Understanding of patient care principles, including dignity, safeguarding, and infection control
Desirable
Exposure to CT and contrast studies desirable (or willingness to develop skills) Experience supporting or working with students and multidisciplinary teams (
Skills, Abilities and Attributes Essential
Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients and multidisciplinary teams Ability to work independently and seek support appropriately when required Ability to work under pressure while maintaining professional standards
Desirable
Willingness to learn, develop and undertake further training (e.g. CT, cannulation, red dot) IT literacy and ability to use imaging and hospital information systems
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 London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Ealing Hospital
Uxbridge Road
London
UB1 3HW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)