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Job summary

Main area
Imaging
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
290-WCCS-2135
Employer
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Wembley Community Diagnostic Centre
Town
London
Salary
£37,259 - £45,356 pa inclusive
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/09/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Diagnostic Radiographer

Band 5

 Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.  

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.  

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

 

 

Job overview

Are you a newly qualified or early-career radiographer looking to stand out from the crowd?

This unique Band 5 post offers something rare: the chance to gain dedicated MRI experience at an early stage in your career, while still consolidating your skills in X-ray and CT.  We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Band 5 Radiographer to join our team at the Wembley Community Diagnostic Centre, supporting our 7 days extended evening MRI service from 16:00 to midnight.

You will be part of an innovative MRI service model, where an experienced senior radiographer operates the scanner remotely using advanced technology, while you provide expert on-site support for patients and service delivery. This new way of working has already received national recognition for improving efficiency and patient access and offers you a unique opportunity to gain hands-on MRI experience within a pioneering team.

This is a unique chance to take your radiography career further, faster gaining specialist MRI experience at an early stage while continuing to grow across multiple modalities. Ready to take the next step in your professional journey? Apply now and join us in shaping the future of imaging.

Main duties of the job

  • Support preparation of MRI examinations, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the scanning process.
  • Operate MRI technology and equipment safely and professionally, following all local and national guidelines.
  • Carry out appropriate patient safety checks, including MRI safety screening.
  • Produce high-quality diagnostic images in line with departmental protocols.
  • Support imaging in service in CT and X ray at Willsden CDC.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, radiologists, and support staff to deliver an effective imaging service
  • Provide a professional, compassionate, and patient-centered approach to care.
  • Ensure patients are fully informed and supported before, during, and after their procedure.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.  

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.  Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,  part time or job share.  Please talk to  us at interview. .

 

Detailed job description and main 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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

 

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria
  • BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
  • Health and Care Professions Council Registration

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
Desirable criteria
  • Post qualification experience
  • Experience of working unsupervised

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff
  • Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
  • Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Disability confident employerAccredited Living Wage EmployerNHS Rainbow Badge - BronzeWe Work Flexibly

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Matthew Buck
Job title
MRI Lead Radiographer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
020 8967 5350
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