Fixed Term Senior Radiographer (£40,000–£53,000 per annum)
Location: London
Reporting to: Imaging Manager
Contract: Fixed Term Cover (Mid July 2026 to End of January 2027 – approximately 6.5 months)
Company Overview
Our client is a leading private outpatient and diagnostic provider located within London's premier medical district, delivering exceptional services across Cardiology, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Podiatry, Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT), and Executive Health Screening.
Their multidisciplinary team of highly regarded consultants and clinicians, combined with state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities, enables them to provide outstanding care to private patients.
They offer a premium imaging service, bringing together advanced technology and clinical expertise to support accurate and timely diagnosis.
Patients are at the centre of everything they do, with a focus on delivering personalised, efficient, and compassionate care throughout every stage of the diagnostic pathway.
Reporting To
Imaging Manager
Core Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities
Clinical
- Perform a variety of diagnostic imaging procedures, including MRI, CT, fluoroscopy and X-ray examinations. Cardiac MRI and/or Cardiac CT experience is essential.
- Undertake IV cannulation.
- Prepare and position patients safely and comfortably for imaging procedures.
- Operate and maintain imaging equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images, reporting equipment faults where required.
- Monitor patients during procedures, adjusting techniques where necessary to obtain optimum images.
- Ensure all patient documentation and imaging records are completed accurately in line with departmental policies.
- Adhere to radiation safety procedures to minimise exposure for patients and colleagues.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of imaging technology and participate in continuing professional development.
- Assist with equipment maintenance, quality control and maintaining a clean clinical environment.
- Participate in governance programmes, including audits and quality assurance.
- Work in accordance with the Code of Practice for the Use of Ionising Radiation and IR(ME)R regulations.
- Report adverse incidents and near misses through the incident reporting system.
- Support the administrative team with patient bookings, vetting and other administrative duties where required.
- Communicate professionally, safely and empathetically with patients and carers before, during and after examinations.
General Duties
- Report any incidents involving patients, staff or visitors to the Imaging Manager.
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
- Remain flexible regarding clinics, administration, working hours and site cover, carrying out other reasonable duties when required.
- Act as a professional ambassador for the organisation.
- Demonstrate professionalism, transparency, openness and kindness at all times.
Key Performance Indicators
- Achievement of appraisal and performance review objectives.
- Delivery of organisational objectives.
- Positive feedback from colleagues and peers.
- Successful completion of competency assessments.
- Compliance with CQC standards.
- Positive patient satisfaction outcomes.
- Satisfactory documentation and clinical audit results.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Diagnostic Imaging.
- HCPC registered.
Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant competencies for the role.
- Up-to-date clinical knowledge.
- Evidence-based clinical practice aligned with national best practice.
- Basic workload and shift management skills.
- Proficient IT skills.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- MRI and/or CT trained.
- Strong understanding of clinical governance and imaging protocols.
- Experience working within an imaging department (ideally MRI) and clinical settings such as cardiothoracic, orthopaedic or ENT.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong patient/customer-focused approach.
- Team player with excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Accurate administrative skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Computer literate.
- Proactive and compassionate approach.
Desirable
- Cardiac CT and Cardiac MRI experience.
- SOR-approved injection qualification.
- Plain film and fluoroscopy competence using DR systems.
- Experience within private healthcare and/or the NHS.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Strong patient-focused approach with excellent customer service.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to quality, safety and compliance.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Professional and accountable.
- Empathetic, reassuring and compassionate manner.
- Self-motivated with the ability to use initiative.
Desirable
- Understanding of medical interventions and diagnoses.
Additional Information
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
