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Band 7 Diagnostic Radiographer


Location
Salary
£58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Profession
Radiographer
Grade
Band 7
Deadline
23 Jul 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 12 months (12 months)
Posted Date
09 Jul 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job overview

The Radiology Department is currently undergoing a multimillion projects to redevelop the Interventional Radiology department and the MRI department. Another multimillion pound redevelopment of the A&E department and A&E X-ray services, including an A&E CT scanner, was completed in Autumn 2017. The department actively encourages continued professional development (CPD) and opportunities are available for further training and development.

There are 4 CT scanners which perform complex cardiac and vascular angiography, virtual colonography and specialised hepatobiliary imaging amongst a range of general examinations. There is also a radiographer led nerve root injection list. There are also 4 MRI scanners. The MRI Unit performs a wide range of examinations for all the above specialities, notably for Hepato-biliary, Gastroenterology and Renal Medicine.

The Interventional Radiology and Cardiology department is comprised of 5 dedicated interventional labs. There is a comprehensive interventional service for all specialties within the trust including cardiac, renal, HPB, oncology and vascular. An Artis Zeego multi axis floor mounted angiography unit is located within theatres to provide imaging for complex endovascular cases.

Main duties of the job

The duties and responsibilities of the post holder require service delivery in a wide range of clinical environments as well as to a diversity of patient presentations and will involve lone working in particular areas or specialities and at particular times.

The service is delivered on a 24/7 basis. The post is a rotational radiographer post. Rotating through CT scanning, Interventional Radiology and Cardiology unit (IRCU) as well as areas such as the Accident & Emergency department, operating theatres, in-patient areas, neonatal unit, intensive care units and outpatients. The opportunity to rotate through MRI may also become available. Patient presentation will include the unconscious, uncooperative, incapacitated, incompetent, disorientated, and those with physical and mental disabilities. A wide variety of patients will be encountered and will include those exhibiting anti-social or threatening behaviour.

Other influencing factors include the skills needed to provide patients or relatives with empathy, and emotional support for the bereaved, terminally ill, injured, traumatised, those involved in suspected Non Accidental Injury particularly the very young and the very old, or those altered by substance use/abuse

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Others

Essential

  • Good time keeping skills
  • Clear and appropriate communication skills
  • Tolerance of a wide range of patients and colleagues
  • Presents self as an outstanding representative of both the Royal Free London Trust and the radiographic profession

Desirable

  • Presentable appearance

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial post qualification experience
  • Knowledge and experience with NHS Targets and Care pathways
  • Experience in specialised imaging techniques such as CT, Interventional Radiology/Cardiology
  • Experience using PACS and RIS and an understanding of its significance for good service management and patient care
  • Experience dealing with a diverse range of patient presentations

Desirable

  • Experience of performing Quality Assurance tests and management of a robust QA program

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Ability to work independently and also within a team
  • Ability to prioritise and organise demands and multi-task.
  • Willing to take direction and learn from more experienced colleagues
  • IV Cannulation experience and administration of Contrast

Desirable

  • Demonstrate a sound understanding of cross sectional anatomy

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • Keen interest and understanding of a range of current and future imaging techniques and practices
  • Demonstrate a respect for and commitment to patient care and safety
  • A commitment to CPD
  • Supportive of and adherence management protocols, policies and operational change
  • Ability to liaise with patients and their relatives or carers using empathy and tact
  • Ability to approach disputes and disagreements in a calm and objective manner

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • DCR (R) or BSc Diagnostic Radiography
  • HCPC registration

Desirable

  • IV Cannulation Certificate

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This advert is for Band 7 Diagnostic Radiographer with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (12 months). The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.

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