Fixed-Term Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographer

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Whittington Hospital NHS Trust Fixed-Term Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographer The closing date is 03 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Whittington Health NHS TrustAcute Patient Access, Clinical Support Services and Women's Health (ACW) ICSU Band 6 Radiographer Contract - Fixed Term (12 months) Full-time 37.5 hours a week The post holder will be expected to operate within a competency framework and participate in the 24/7 shift system including days/nights and weekends. Main duties of the job Act independently in the assessment of referrals for X-Ray examinations, taking full responsibility for the justification of general X-Ray examinations (under guidance of Imaging Protocols) in order to reduce unnecessary ionizing radiation exposure of patients in accordance with IR (ME) R 2017. Supervise and assist fellow Radiographers in the process above if required. Maintain a high level of expertise in the safe operation of X-Ray equipment and manage faults effectively and in accordance with guidance given in induction. To comply with and contribute to the implementation of departmental and professional policies and procedures such as a. Health +Safety including risk assessment and COSHH b. Radiation Protection Procedures IRR 2017 c. Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017 (IR (ME)R 2017). About us Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone.Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of thispopulation, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation,and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work. Details Date posted 20 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £47,951 to £56,863 a year Per Annum Including HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 220-WHT-8343622 Job locations Whittington Hospital Magdala Avenue London N19 5NF United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities To manage the general x-ray area encompassing the mobile, x-ray, theatre and porter staff to ensure the workload is appropriately managed and that lunch breaks can be taken. To ensure that checks are done in the area of work to ensure that no images are unsent and no exams left incomplete from the day before or the day at work. To become familiar with the organisational structure and appraiser with whom career goals and aspirations can be discussed. To actively contribute to changes in policy/procedure Work as part of a team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care. To obtain patient consent and co-operation for examinations with implied or written consent as appropriate. Prioritise workload depending on the severity of a patient condition and the direct impact on their management. Liaise with fellow healthcare workers and referring clinicians to provide a high quality imaging service