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Job overview
Barts Health is the largest trust in the NHS and one of the leading healthcare providers in the country. The trust’s five hospitals deliver high quality compassionate care to the 2.5 million people of east London and beyond.
Barts Health NHS Trust: Barts Health’s vision is to become a healthcare organisation that offers urgent specialist and community services tailored to meet the needs of local communities. We are committed to recruiting staff that will help us meet our vision for changing lives, and demonstrate behaviours we believe make Barts Health a great place for patients, their families and friends, the public and staff
Main duties of the job
The aim of this role is to provide high quality, effective Imaging services within adult and paediatric general X-Ray, Mobile/theatre work, A&E imaging and screening/fluoroscopy ie Core Services. The post holder will work closely with Radiographers, Radiologists and staff of all grades in the provision of safe, prompt and effective imaging of in-patients and out-patients, observing local and national guidelines; always in accordance with the ionising radiations (medical exposure) regulations – IR(ME)R 2000.
The post holder will schedule work for the general department in conjunction with any additional tests/ward schedules that the patient is undergoing
Detailed job description and main 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
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge in a range of Radiography arenas, including trauma radiography.
- Patient empathy – with the competence to adapt Radiographic technique in accordance to patient limitations.
- IT skills, with advanced levels of understanding of Microsoft office
Desirable
- PACS, RIS and CRS knowledge and experience.
- Presentation skills.
Experience
Essential
- Full range of Radiographic Competencies in: General X-Ray, Mobile/theatre Radiography, barium/specials Radiography
- Evidence of working within a busy, acute setting
Desirable
- Audit experience (either in current department/University) with recommendations from the findings.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate to a high standard via, telephone, face to face and over email to colleagues, ward, A&E and theatre staff.
- Capable of dealing with challenging behaviors.
- To remain professional in all areas of communication.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Requirement to work shift pattern and ‘out of hours’
- Requirement to be able to manage own workload out of hours
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography or DCR (R)
- HCPC registration
Personal and people development
Essential
- Current, up to date knowledge of Radiography.
- Evidence through CPD file the ability to demonstrate an appreciation for innovations in Radiography/Radiographic technique and reflective practice
- Customer focused individual, inspiring the same in students and other Radiographers.
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This advert is for Band 5 Radiographer – Rotational Post with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £36,943 - £44,900 per annum inc. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Jul 2026.
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