Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer | Royal NHS Foundation Trust

Job Overview

We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, ambitious diagnostic radiographer to join our friendly and forward‑thinking Radiology team. This is an ideal opportunity for an HCPC registered radiographer wishing to increase their radiographic experience and expertise in a bustling and team‑focused department.

Our internal training and support have long been a draw for candidates as it has enabled numerous radiographers to develop the necessary skills for career progression and advanced practice.

If you are a radiographer with a passion for patient‑centred care, we would like to hear from you.

The duties and responsibilities of the post holder require service delivery in a wide range of clinical environments to patients with a diverse array of presentations. Our service is delivered on a 24/7 basis and includes working in areas such as the:

• Accident & Emergency department
• Operating theatres
• In‑patient and out‑patient areas
• Neonatal unit
• Intensive care units

Radiographers may be required to work across Trust sites, and may involve lone working in particular areas or specialities and at particular times.

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 whose capacity is altered by substance use/abuse.

A Band 5 Radiographer is regarded as basic grade clinical member of staff and, as such, will fulfil the requirements of their role within the imaging team.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward‑thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next‑level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

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Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

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