Diagnostic Radiographer

Role Overview

Join The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer, responsible for conducting a variety of diagnostic imaging procedures, primarily general X-rays, while upholding exceptional standards of patient care and safety. This role involves collaborating within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring precise imaging for accurate diagnosis, and adhering strictly to radiation safety protocols and NHS regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic imaging examinations with accuracy and safety, focusing mainly on general X-rays.
• Provide excellent patient care by clearly explaining procedures and obtaining informed consent.
• Correctly position patients to achieve superior quality diagnostic images.
• Operate imaging machinery consistent with departmental protocols and safety standards.
• Adhere to radiation safety guidelines to protect patients, colleagues, and self.
• Review image quality before forwarding for clinical reporting.
• Conduct daily functional and safety checks on imaging equipment.
• Maintain infection prevention and control by cleaning equipment and clinical spaces.
• Complete quality assurance processes as required by departmental and regulatory standards.
• Ensure the crash trolley is fully stocked and ready for any emergencies.
• Collaborate effectively with radiologists, clinicians, and other healthcare team members.
• Keep accurate and compliant patient records and documentation according to NHS policy.
• Rotate through various department areas such as A&E, inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, and theatres to broaden experience and support service demand.
• Participate in a rotational shift pattern including nights, weekends, and on-call shifts.
• Manage workload efficiently, prioritizing urgent cases to maintain service delivery.
• Engage in continuous professional education and training opportunities.

About The Trust

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves as the sole acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon, offering extensive services including emergency care, inpatient treatment, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. Additional services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, a minor injuries unit, and various outpatient clinics.

The Trust places utmost priority on the safety and wellbeing of its patients and staff, with proactive improvements underway especially regarding infection prevention and control. It actively collaborates with local general practitioners, charities, community services, academic institutions, the local council, adjacent hospitals, and the North West London Integrated Care System to ensure high-quality, compassionate care while advancing the development of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

With a workforce of over 3,500 dedicated staff members, the Trust provides care for nearly half a million residents and is committed to excellence through health and academic partnerships and service transformation.

Additional Information

Applications may close earlier than the stated deadline once sufficient candidates have been received.

For further information or informal visits, please contact Matteo Recchia, General Lead Radiographer, at m.recchia1@nhs.net.