Barts Health NHS Trust

Senior Radiographer

The closing date is 29 May 2025

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, ambitious and motivated Rotational Senior Radiographer (Band 6) for Core Services Plain X-ray, CT and possible rotation to MRI. This Position will be based at St. Bartholomew's Hospital which is in the heart of the City of London- St. Paul's.

Come and join our friendly and supportive team of Radiographers, where continuous professional development is encouraged. You will be exposed to a wealth of knowledge and experience guided by our expert clinical leads. In addition you will have the opportunity to use your initiative and to augment to your skills and experience

We offer a full range of local and specialist services, which includes centres for the treatment of cancer, heart conditions, fertility problems, endocrinology and sexual health conditions. The hospital includes the site of the new state-of-the-art Barts Heart Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Europe's largest specialised cardiovascular centre. The appropriate candidate will have good general radiographic experience, be resilient, flexible and able to demonstrate leadership and clinical supervision skills. The post holder will work closely with the Clinical, Radiographic and managerial teams.

Applicants for all posts above must hold a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or the Diploma of the College of Radiographers and HCPC registration.

Main duties of the job

The aim of this role is to provide high quality, effective Imaging services to a wide range of services which are supported by Imaging including General and A&E x-ray, fluoroscopy, theatres and CT. There is also a possibility of rotation to MRI. The post holder will work closely with Radiographers, students and clinical staff of all grades to provide safe, prompt and effective imaging of patients.

Patients may be unconscious, un-cooperative, incapacitated, incompetent or with physical or mental disabilities. Some may exhibit anti-social or threatening behaviour. It is necessary to provide empathy and emotional support to the bereaved, terminally ill injured and traumatised.

The service operates 24 hours a day 365 days per year.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inc

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-7215459SBH

Job locations

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oBSc Hons degree in Diagnostic imaging or equivalent
oHealth Professional Council registration

Desirable

Post graduate qualifications

Experience

Essential

oUp to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
oAble to work unsupervised
oExperience of working out of hours duties

Desirable

oCross sectional experience
oPost graduate experience

Skills

Essential

oSkilled in keyboard and mouse operation of computerised technology
oAble to operate VDU equipment.
oTeaching and training skills with the ability to adapt training and teaching styles in response to needs of the trainee.
oTeam player with enthusiasm for radiography, with the ability to engage staff at all levels.
oPACS, RIS and CRS knowledge and experience.
oIT skills, with advanced levels of understanding of Microsoft office

Desirable

oCompetent to perform IV injections and cannulation (or willing to undergo training).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oBSc Hons degree in Diagnostic imaging or equivalent
oHealth Professional Council registration

Desirable

Post graduate qualifications

Experience

Essential

oUp to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
oAble to work unsupervised
oExperience of working out of hours duties

Desirable

oCross sectional experience
oPost graduate experience

Skills

Essential

oSkilled in keyboard and mouse operation of computerised technology
oAble to operate VDU equipment.
oTeaching and training skills with the ability to adapt training and teaching styles in response to needs of the trainee.
oTeam player with enthusiasm for radiography, with the ability to engage staff at all levels.
oPACS, RIS and CRS knowledge and experience.
oIT skills, with advanced levels of understanding of Microsoft office

Desirable

oCompetent to perform IV injections and cannulation (or willing to undergo training).

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE

Employer's website

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