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Job overview
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 shift basis, working 7:45am – 8pm 7 days a week. The post is a rotational radiographer post. Rotating through CT, MRI, and when required -x-ray. CT and MRI comprises of both static and mobile units. 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.
Main duties of the job
The responsibilities will include training, teaching and supervision of students, qualified junior staff and assistant staff in both the delivery of the service and their individual development needs in a motivational manner. Assisting in and managing, workflow and ensuring all data inputs are recorded for both patient record integrity and statistical evaluation purposes. Encouraging the highest professional and technical standards in all staff, using personal example and constructive supervision. Demonstrating partnership in professional development issues, maintaining a high level of technical and theoretical skills through personal CPD. Participating in the governance of the department in areas including risk management, health and safety, research and audit activities.
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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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 dealing with a diverse range of patient presentations
- Experience in specialised imaging techniques CT and MRI Experience using PACS and RIS and an understanding of its significance for good service management and patient care
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 shared commitments
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments
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 Rotational CT and MRI Radiographer with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in Finchley Memorial Community Diagnostic Centre. It is listed as a Band 7 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £55,524 - £62,652 per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Sep 2026.
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