The post holder will work as part of the Radiology team to deliver a high-quality, safe, and efficient diagnostic imaging service within the Plain Film department at Ealing Hospital. The role involves undertaking a wide range of general radiographic examinations across emergency, inpatient and outpatient pathways, ensuring excellent patient care and technical standards at all times.
The successful candidate will work within an extended working hours service in line with Agenda for Change terms and conditions, participating in a shift system that includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays where required.
The post holder will work collaboratively with radiologists, radiographers and multidisciplinary colleagues to support timely diagnosis and patient flow, maintaining compliance with IR(ME)R regulations and Trust policies.
The role also includes supporting service delivery, maintaining equipment standards, participating in audit and continuous professional development, and contributing to the supervision of students and new staff.
Perform a wide range of general radiographic examinations to a high technical and professional standard
Ensure safe practice in line with IR(ME)R and IRR regulations at all times
Provide high-quality, patient-centred care, ensuring dignity, safety and comfort
Work effectively within the multidisciplinary team to support service delivery and patient flow
Participate in an extended hours shift system in line with Agenda for Change (including evenings, weekends and bank holidays)
Undertake CT scanning duties following appropriate training and competency sign-off
Use clinical judgement and seek senior support where required
Participate in the “red dot” system to highlight potential abnormalities
Undertake cannulation and administration of contrast media following training
Maintain and monitor imaging equipment, reporting faults appropriately
Contribute to quality assurance, audit, and clinical governance activities
Maintain accurate patient records and comply with information governance policies
Support the training, supervision and mentoring of students and new staff
Maintain own continuing professional development and HCPC registration
Adhere to Trust policies including health and safety, infection control, and safeguarding
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
