Job overview
Band 6 Radiographer X-ray (Bolsover Street). Part time position.
Must have a minimum of 2 years NHS experience.
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is the largest specialist orthopaedic Trust in the UK with a world renowned reputation.
We are looking for a flexible and enthusiastic HCPC registered radiographer with good general X-ray experience to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will rotate between the two sites (Bolsover Street and Stanmore ) with the main site being Bolsover street.
The Bolsover street X-ray department has 2 general x-ray rooms. The Stanmore site has 3 general x-ray rooms, 1 fluoroscopy unit , 5 portable ward machines and a DXA scanner. There are 15 theatres along with image intensifiers, there are also O-Arm and Cios Spin machines. We have also acquired EOS and HiRise Ped CT scanners.
The Bolsover street X-ray department opens Monday to Friday 8am to 6.30 pm. This post includes lone working once the probation period has been completed.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious general radiographer to gain experience in specialised orthopaedic imaging
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work across all areas of the X-ray department, the main site will be Bolsover street with occasional working on the Stanmore site. Bolsover street has Outpatient x-ray only and Stanmore includes theatres, fluoroscopy, out-patients /in-patient main x-ray and the DXA unit. You will be expected to provide high quality diagnostic images whilst ensuring patient care and safety is paramount.
You will work closely with other members of the team including radiologists, radiographers and clinical support workers and will be expected to be a senior presence within the department and involved in the teaching of students and more junior members of staff.
You will be an integral part of the smooth running of the imaging service and communicate effectively with a wide range of staff and patient groups.
You will be expected to manage your workload effectively, applying knowledge and skill to produce high quality images and adapt techniques to meet complex patient requirements.
The Trust has recently required the patient information system Epic, all radiographers are required to have good knowledge of the system after training.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be flexible as the department operates 8am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday.
Working closely with colleagues you will manage the day to day running of the area you are working in and liaise with other teams and staff members to ensure the effective use of the imaging service.
You will work according to Trust and departmental level protocols and ensure you comply with IRMER2017 and IRR17 regulations at all times, ensuring all patient radiation doses are as low as reasonably practicable and that every exposure is justified.
You will ensure the safety of all patients and staff who enter the radiation controlled areas.
You will be expected to keep accurate patient records and manage patient images on PACS and Epic
You will uphold the Trust values of :
- Patient’s first, always
- Excellence in all we do
- Trust, Honesty and Respect for each other
- Equality for all
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills. Must have a patient-focused approach to work.
- General administrative skills. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
- Ability to work independently. and within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Organisational and time Management skills. Must be able to organize your own and others workload. Ability to prioritise workload.
Desirable
- Previous involvement with audit day programmes
- Ability to bring two different teams together to work on solving an issue.
- Good working knowledge of CRIS and PACS
Knowledge
Essential
- Must have a working knowledge of IR(ME)R and Health & Safety Regulations.
- An extensive knowledge of radiographic techniques and pathology with particular emphasis on orthopaedics.
- Knowledge of computers / Epic and PACS systems.
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality and data protection.
Desirable
- Detailed knowledge of a set of Employers IRMER procedures.
Experience
Essential
- A wide range of general radiographic experience with emphasis on orthopaedic (Theatre, Fluoroscopy, General) imaging
- Experience of coordinating the theatre, ward and X-ray services.
- Experience of working out of hours.
- Specialist knowledge and training of orthopaedic imaging procedures in order to manage clients with complex needs.
- Experience of performing routine x-ray equipment quality assurance tests.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multi-professional team.
- Experience of training, junior staff, students and trainee assistant practitioners in the clinical setting.
- Experience of performing specialised orthopaedic research procedures.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Radiography or equivalent. A minimum of 2 years post registration NHS UK experience.
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration
- Evidence of CPD in line with your personal development plan.
Desirable
- Post graduate courses relevant to orthopaedic imaging
- Radiation Protection Certificate.
- DXA experience
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This advert is for Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographer with Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust in Stanmore, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 inclusive of Inner HCAS Pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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