Band 6 Radiographer

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice Assess, justify, and perform General X-ray and DXA examinations in accordance with IR(ME)R, professional standards, and local protocols. Deliver high standards of patient care, ensuring safety, dignity, privacy, and comfort at all times. Confidently manage and run General X-ray and DXA lists, adapting to urgent or unplanned clinical demands. Accurately position patients and operate imaging equipment to achieve optimal diagnostic image quality while minimising radiation dose.hampshirehospitalscareers.co.uk Undertake DXA scans in accordance with national guidance and local procedures, ensuring accurate data acquisition and quality control. Perform daily quality assurance checks and basic equipment troubleshooting, escalating issues appropriately. Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised imaging environment.

Assess, justify, and perform General X-ray and DXA examinations in accordance with IR(ME)R, professional standards, and local protocols. Deliver high standards of patient care, ensuring safety, dignity, privacy, and comfort at all times. Confidently manage and run General X-ray and DXA lists, adapting to urgent or unplanned clinical demands. Accurately position patients and operate imaging equipment to achieve optimal diagnostic image quality while minimising radiation dose.hampshirehospitalscareers.co.uk Undertake DXA scans in accordance with national guidance and local procedures, ensuring accurate data acquisition and quality control.

Perform daily quality assurance checks and basic equipment troubleshooting, escalating issues appropriately. Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised imaging environment.

Leadership and Supervision and Team Working Work effectively alongside another radiographer to ensure safe and continuous service delivery across the extended working day. Support, supervise, and mentor Band 5 radiographers, assistant practitioners, support staff, and students. Act as a role model for professional practice, supporting a positive learning and team culture. Provide advice and support to colleagues, including newly qualified staff. Contribute to staff induction, training, and competency assessment where required.

Service Delivery and Organisation Manage and prioritise clinical workload effectively within a General X-ray and DXA service. Demonstrate flexibility to respond to changes in service demand and patient needs. Contribute to service development, pathway optimisation, and quality improvement initiatives. Ensure imaging rooms and equipment are safe, functional, and fit for purpose, reporting faults or risks promptly and Perform periodic X-ray physics QA and reject analysis Participate in audit and service evaluation to improve patient experience, efficiency, and safety.

Governance, Quality, and Safety Ensure compliance with Trust policies, professional standards, and statutory legislation. Actively participate in clinical governance, risk management, and incident reporting. Maintain confidentiality and information governance in line with Caldicott principles and data protection legislation. Promote infection prevention and control and safe systems of work at all times.

Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, carers, and relatives, including those with additional needs. Provide clear explanations of procedures and obtain informed consent where appropriate. Communicate professionally with radiologists, referrers, managers, and multidisciplinary colleagues. Demonstrate empathy and reassurance when supporting anxious or distressed patients

Use Trust IT systems including PAS, CRIS, and PACS effectively. Ensure accurate data entry, image transfer, and record keeping. Use digital tools to support audit, service monitoring, and quality improvement.Training, Audit, and Research

Maintain personal CPD in line with HCPC requirements. Participate in audit and quality improvement activities relevant to General X-ray and DXA. Support the education and supervision of student radiographers and learners.

Ensure safe and effective use of imaging equipment and consumables. Promote efficient use of resources and minimise waste. Support the Trusts Green Plan and NHS Net Zero ambitions through sustainable working practices.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (or equivalent) in Diagnostic Radiography
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of ongoing CPD

Desirable

• Postgraduate training or accredited experience in DXA scanning

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in General X-ray imaging
• Knowledge of IR(ME)R and radiation protection legislation
• Understanding of clinical governance and quality assurance

Desirable

• Experience in DXA scanning and analysis
• Experience working in an extended-day or shift-based service

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates behaviours aligned with Trust values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hampshire Hospitals Basingstoke - Candover Clinic

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA

Employer's website

https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)