Cross sectional Radiographer (CT / MRI) - London

Job description

# 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.