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WXH CORE SERVICES
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
259-8339792WXH
Employer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Whipps Cross Hospital
Town
Whipps Cross Road
Salary
£36,943 - £44,900 per annum inc
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/10/2026 23:59

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Barts Health NHS Trust logo

Radiographer

Band 5

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. 

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.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, ambitious and motivated Diagnostic Radiographer to join our highly skilled and friendly imaging team, delivering excellent patient care at Barts Health NHS Trust.

Applicants must hold a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or the Diploma of the College of Radiographers, or an equivalent recognised qualification. Applicants must also be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

The post holder will be required to participate in the department's 24/7, 365-day Agenda for Change (AfC) shift pattern, including out-of-hours, weekend and night working as required.

We welcome applications from both experienced Band 5 radiographers and newly qualified radiographers looking to begin and develop their careers within a large, diverse and supportive NHS organisation.

Main duties of the job

  • The successful candidate will have the opportunity to consolidate and develop their radiographic skills while working as part of an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team.
  • Working within a multi-disciplinary team the post-holder will contribute to the safe and effective running of the imaging department and will be able to perform a wide range of x-ray examinations to a high standard.
  • The post holder will be required to rotate through ED and general x-ray, fluoroscopy, and theatres and they will participate in the delivery of a 24/7, 365 service. The post holder will offer supervision to assistant practitioners, imaging assistants, students/apprentices and visitors to the imaging department.
  • The post holder will ensure patient flow in the trust by actively participating in the the flow of emergency and in-patients to ensure same day imaging.
  • The post holder will be key in ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and experience. The post holder at all time will demonstrate a high level of professionalism and act in accordance with the HCPC standards of proficiency. Furthermore, they are expected to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff members characterized by trust, mutual respect and open, honest communication.

Working for our organisation

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

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.

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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers, or equivalents
  • Health and Care Professions Council Registration
Desirable criteria
  • Student Clinical Assessors Course

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
  • Able to work unsupervised
  • Awareness of clinical governance issues in relation to patient care
  • Understanding of factors affecting service throughput and quality
  • Experience of on-call and out of hours roster

Knowledge/Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
  • Ability to cope with conflict and complaints at local level commensurate with Trust policies
  • Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
  • Basic computer and keyboard skills
  • Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis
  • Self-motivated with an ability to motivate others
  • Able to work flexibly based on needs of service.
Desirable criteria
  • Intermediate IT skills

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Effective communication in a wide range of situations in writing, person or by telephone
  • Computer and keyboard skills.
  • Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis.
  • Fluent in verbal and written English

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Green@Barts HealthNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Pregnancy Loss PledgeDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Happy to Talk Flexible Working

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.

Application numbers

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Emily Morrall
Job title
X-Ray Modality Lead
Email address
[email protected]
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