Bank Band 6 Senior Radiographer | London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust in Harrow

Bank Band 6 Senior Radiographer | London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Being part of Temporary Staffing bank, offers a various way of working, with both ad hoc and longer full-time bookings available.

You could work occasional shifts or days to suit your lifestyle.

You can always depend on a steady supply of work and can choose when you want to work.

The work is fast paced, but with a fantastic team dynamic in place it is also a fun environment to be in.

We are proudly made up of a diverse workforce and highly specialised teams performing innovative clinical care.

• Job Summary
• Toworkwithinateamofradiographicandclericalstaffwithinthe Trust.
• Toprovideahighstandardofexpertiseandcare, andleadareasofthe department in the absence of the Modality Superintendent.
• Toprovideanefficientdiagnosticimagingservice I thatispatientfocusedin and out of normal working hours.
• Tofosterthe HEARTValuesofthe Trust

Key responsibilities

Each Band 6 post will be assigned a key responsibility within the department to facilitate effective work practices; these can include but are not limited to responsibility for QA, PACS system support, equipment maintenance / monitoring and key operator allocation for equipment.

All staff employed by the Trust are expected to embody our ‘HEART’ values throughout their employment.

The values describe how we interact with each other and our patients and underpin everything we do and say to achieve our vision:

Honesty - open and honest in everything we do

Equality – we value all people equally and treat them fairly whilst recognising their individuality

Accountability – we will provide excellent care and ensure the safety and wellbeing of all patients

Respect – we treat everybody the way we would like to be treated

Teamwork – we work together to make improvements, delivering consistent, high quality, safe care.

• Clinical Practice
• Maintain a high radiographic standard and advise junior staff as and when required.
• Maintain a high standard of patient care.
• Maintain a high standard of equipment care.
• Participate in general radiography, DEXA and specialist areas including CT, MRI after suitable training.
• Report any problems/concerns to the appropriate Supt. Radiographer.
• Cannulating and administering of I. V. contrast media after recognised training.
• Medico-legal radiography and paperwork for non-accidental injury cases.
• Participate in the 7-day shift pattern as required.
• Management of Resources/Equipment
• Participate in all aspects of quality assurance programme within the Imaging department.
• When notified of equipment faults/incidents these must be reported to the maintenance provider and the appropriate lead radiographer must be informed.
• Replenishing of low levels of stock must be communicated to the appropriate lead radiographer.
• Professional Responsibility
• Be aware of clinical governance issues.
• To observe the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (2000).
• To report any radiation incidents and making appropriate records.
• To ensure that all Hospital Safety Policies, Procedures and fire - regulations are observed.
• Participate in audit both clinical and non-clinical.
• Carry out any other duties which may be delegated by the Imaging Manager or the deputy or in their absence a lead radiographer.
• Undertake appraisals and line management duties after suitable training.

Education

• To be responsible for own personal and professional development which is planned and communicated with Superintendent radiographer.
• Keep abreast of current trends by reading radiography journals and attending courses.
• Assist more junior members of staff with radiographic technique.
• Help in student training, assessment and mentoring.
• Keep up to date with developments in line with the latest research relating to area of practice.
• Able to create and promote a supportive learning environment that embraces a culture of evidence and research-based practice.
• Use evidence with support to underpin clinical guidelines and integrate research into clinical practice to improve clinical decision making and enhance patient outcomes.
• Undertake service evaluation and clinical research delivery by undertaking surveys or audits as necessary and present as appropriate.
• Promote the service and clinical excellence by publishing and presenting innovations, audit and research locally and nationally (as appropriate).
• Actively participate in Clinical Governance within the division/Trust.
• Undertake R&D activity and maintains research data collection systems in compliance with appropriate data governance (as appropriate to role)
• This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Aug 2026
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