Senior Radiographer

Job overview

The Senior Radiographer (Band 6) will play a key role in delivering a high‑quality, patient‑focused diagnostic imaging service across the Trust. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary radiology team, providing expert clinical practice in general radiography and at least one advanced imaging modality including CT, MRI, Cardiac Catheter Laboratories or Interventional/Angiography.

The post holder will demonstrate leadership within the department, supporting junior staff and students, contributing to service delivery, quality improvement, clinical governance and training. In the absence of the Modality Superintendent or Deputy, the Senior Radiographer will take responsibility for the safe and effective running of designated areas of the department.

The role requires participation in out‑of‑hours, on‑call and cross‑site working, following appropriate training, to ensure a responsive and efficient imaging service that reflects the Trust’s HEART values and commitment to placing Quality at our HEAR

Main duties of the job

• Deliver a high‑quality, patient‑centred diagnostic imaging service in general radiography and at least one advanced imaging modality, including CT, MRI, Cardiac Catheter Laboratories or Interventional/Angiography
• Work autonomously and as part of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring safe, effective imaging in line with IR(ME)R, Trust policies and departmental protocols.
• Participate in on‑call, standby and out‑of‑hours rotas
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior staff, assistant practitioners and students, contributing to training, mentoring and assessment.
• Act as a senior point of contact for clinical queries and service issues, particularly out of hours, and deputise for senior colleagues as required.
• Contribute to service development, audit, quality assurance, equipment management and clinical governance activities.
• Maintain professional competence through ongoing CPD, supporting cross‑modality working and continuous service improvement.
• Uphold Trust policies, safeguarding responsibilities, infection prevention standards and demonstrate the Trust’s HEART values in all aspects of work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.