# Diagnostic Radiographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/diagnostic-radiographer/f88f0d12-1a43-4c0d-a53a-fd22f887c5e9 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/diagnostic-radiographer/f88f0d12-1a43-4c0d-a53a-fd22f887c5e9.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust - **Town:** Stanmore - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £36,943 - £44,900 Per Annum Including HCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-26T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-12T11:31:13.328Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Stanmore/Royal_National_Orthopaedic_Hospital_NHS_Trust/Imaging_DCAS/Imaging_DCAS-v8079650 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8079650?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Band 5 to Band 6 Radiographer Full time – Permanent Note: NHS experience is required. We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to undergraduate qualifying radiographers as well as radiographers with NHS experience to join our X-ray department at RNOH. The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is the largest specialist orthopaedic Trust in the UK with a world renowned reputation. We are seeking a highly motivated qualified and experienced radiographer to join our friendly and dedicated team. The successful candidate will be required to rotate through all our sites - Stanmore and Bolsover St. Participation in provision of the out of hour’s service is required, as is flexible working to include evening and weekend hours. The post holder will also be involved in the provision of weekdays and weekend on call duties. The Trust accommodates flexible working and part time working. The X-ray department has 5 general x-ray rooms (3 at the main site in Stanmore and 2 at Bolsover St. in Central London)  1 fluoroscopy unit, 5 portable ward machines, Loop X, 2 O-arm units, 1 Cios Spin unit, a DEXA scanner and 15 theatre image intensifiers. We have also installed EOS scanner and HiRise Ped CT scanner, recently. There will be opportunity to train in both scanners. The X-ray department opens at 08:00 and closes at 20:30 Monday to Friday and there’s a reduced service on Saturdays with on- call cover during out of hours. The department is closed on Sundays and bank holidays. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will mainly work in Outpatients /In-patient general x-ray area, fluoroscopy, theatres, EOS scanning, HiRise Ped CT scanning and DXA depending on the needs of the department. 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 assistants and will be 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. A training plan is provided to facilitate development of skills and competencies to become a Band 6 within 12 to 18 months after starting employment at Band 5 level. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will be clinically responsible to the Consultant Radiologists and be expected to perform a wide range of X-ray procedures. 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 IRMER17 and IRR17 regulations at all times, ensuring all patient radiation doses are as low as possible 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 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 Please see attached job description for the full list of responsibilities. ## Job Details Band 5 to Band 6 Radiographer Full time – Permanent Note: NHS experience is required. We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to undergraduate qualifying radiographers as well as radiographers with NHS experience to join our X-ray department at RNOH. The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is the largest specialist orthopaedic Trust in the UK with a world renowned reputation. We are seeking a highly motivated qualified and experienced radiographer to join our friendly and dedicated team. The successful candidate will be required to rotate through all our sites - Stanmore and Bolsover St. Participation in provision of the out of hour’s service is required, as is flexible working to include evening and weekend hours. The post holder will also be involved in the provision of weekdays and weekend on call duties. The Trust accommodates flexible working and part time working. The X-ray department has 5 general x-ray rooms (3 at the main site in Stanmore and 2 at Bolsover St. in Central London) 1 fluoroscopy unit, 5 portable ward machines, Loop X, 2 O-arm units, 1 Cios Spin unit, a DEXA scanner and 15 theatre image intensifiers. We have also installed EOS scanner and HiRise Ped CT scanner, recently. There will be opportunity to train in both scanners. The X-ray department opens at 08:00 and closes at 20:30 Monday to Friday and there’s a reduced service on Saturdays with on- call cover during out of hours. The department is closed on Sundays and bank holidays. ## Job Description The post holder will mainly work in Outpatients /In-patient general x-ray area, fluoroscopy, theatres, EOS scanning, HiRise Ped CT scanning and DXA depending on the needs of the department. 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 assistants and will be 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. A training plan is provided to facilitate development of skills and competencies to become a Band 6 within 12 to 18 months after starting employment at Band 5 level. ## Responsibilities The post holder will be clinically responsible to the Consultant Radiologists and be expected to perform a wide range of X-ray procedures. 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 IRMER17 and IRR17 regulations at all times, ensuring all patient radiation doses are as low as possible 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 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 Please see attached job description for the full list of responsibilities. ## Person Specification ### IT skills **Essential** - Good level of general IT skills - Experience of CRIS and PACS systems. **Desirable** - Experience of EPIC ### Analytical & Judgment Skills **Essential** - Skills Good analytical and organisational ability - Good problem-solving skills - Ability to prioritise **Desirable** - Involvement in research ### Knowledge, Training & Experience **Essential** - BSc Radiography or Equivalent - Current HCPC registration - Evidence of CPD - Awareness of clinical governance requirements relevant to the role. **Desirable** - Previous experience in DXA - Post Graduate Radiography Qualifications - Radiation Protection Training ### Planning & Organisational Skills **Essential** - Excellent organisational skills - Manage own workload - Flexible to meet service needs ### Communication & Relationship Skills **Essential** - Able to convey information clearly to ensure the safety and co-operation of service users. - Communicate effectively with staff both in and out of the department both verbally and in writing. - Work as a team - Have a clear understanding of the Trust’s values. ## Documents - [tp (pdf, 158.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10371670) - [radiographer jd & ps (pdf, 218.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10371669) - [letter from chief executive (pdf, 1018.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2864) ## 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.