NHS Professionals Limited

Senior Diagnostic Radiographer

The closing date is 30 April 2026

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Diagnostic Radiographer in West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, working at one of our three sites: Watford General, Hemel Hempstead, or St Albans. You will be an effective and proactive member of the Radiography team, delivering a high standard of radiographic services to Radiologists and patients while supervising junior staff and students. The role includes participation in our 24/7 shift system and additional rotas across all three sites.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Diagnostic Radiographer, you will be responsible in the establishment and ongoing maintenance of quality assurance programmes, as well as actively participate in and, where required, lead clinical audit projects. Engagement in the Radiology Clinical Governance programme is essential. This role also involves training staff and students in the safe and effective use of X-ray department equipment, supervising junior team members, and providing support and guidance as needed. You will be expected to stay updated with professional developments in Radiology, attend relevant seminars and courses, and maintain accurate, up-to-date records of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with HCPC requirements. A core aspect of the role is to prioritise patient welfare and comfort at all times.

We will also consider Band 5 Radiographer for this role.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details

Date posted

20 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£21.95 to £42.51 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

M0042-85995

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

60 Vicarage Road

Watford

WD18 0HB


Hemel Hempstead Hospital

Hillfield Road

Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire

HP2 4AD


St. Albans City Hospital

Waverley Road

St. Albans

Hertfordshire

AL3 5PN


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To perform imaging procedures across multiple modalities, including CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy, and General Imaging, ensuring accuracy and adherence to departmental protocols.
  • To assist in the daily management of the X-ray Department, supporting Lead Radiographers to maintain operational efficiency and high service standards.
  • To act as a deputy for Superintendent or Lead Radiographers when required, taking responsibility for departmental oversight in their absence.
  • To conduct regular checks and monitoring of imaging equipment, promptly reporting any faults or malfunctions to the relevant management.
  • To maintain accurate departmental records, including logging equipment issues and managing computer systems in line with data protection regulations.
  • To ensure the X-ray Department is well-stocked, organized, and maintained to a safe and hygienic standard, including checking supplies and keeping work areas tidy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To perform imaging procedures across multiple modalities, including CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy, and General Imaging, ensuring accuracy and adherence to departmental protocols.
  • To assist in the daily management of the X-ray Department, supporting Lead Radiographers to maintain operational efficiency and high service standards.
  • To act as a deputy for Superintendent or Lead Radiographers when required, taking responsibility for departmental oversight in their absence.
  • To conduct regular checks and monitoring of imaging equipment, promptly reporting any faults or malfunctions to the relevant management.
  • To maintain accurate departmental records, including logging equipment issues and managing computer systems in line with data protection regulations.
  • To ensure the X-ray Department is well-stocked, organized, and maintained to a safe and hygienic standard, including checking supplies and keeping work areas tidy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • DCR(R) or BSc Radiography
  • HCPC registration
  • Experience across modalities, especially CT
  • NHS work experience and up-to-date CPD
  • PgD in cross-sectional imaging & familiarity with CRIS and PACS (desirable)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • DCR(R) or BSc Radiography
  • HCPC registration
  • Experience across modalities, especially CT
  • NHS work experience and up-to-date CPD
  • PgD in cross-sectional imaging & familiarity with CRIS and PACS (desirable)

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.

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

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.

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Watford General Hospital

60 Vicarage Road

Watford

WD18 0HB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Watford General Hospital

60 Vicarage Road

Watford

WD18 0HB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

20 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£21.95 to £42.51 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

M0042-85995

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

60 Vicarage Road

Watford

WD18 0HB


Hemel Hempstead Hospital

Hillfield Road

Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire

HP2 4AD


St. Albans City Hospital

Waverley Road

St. Albans

Hertfordshire

AL3 5PN


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