# Band 7 Diagnostic Radiographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-7-diagnostic-radiographer/50fea293-fbd9-45af-ac5b-682bea6e67e8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-7-diagnostic-radiographer/50fea293-fbd9-45af-ac5b-682bea6e67e8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclusive of HCAS - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (12 months) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-23T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-09T07:01:57.208Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Royal_Free_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Radiography/Radiography-v8086708 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8086708?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 592.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10379573) - [person specification (pdf, 109.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10379574) - [functional requirements (pdf, 111.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10379575) - [allied health professional - benefits, about rfl, shared commitments and governing objectives (pdf, 649.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2752) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.