Band 7 Cross-sectional (CT & MRI) CDC Radiographer - Wood Green CDC in London

Band 7 Cross-sectional (CT & MRI) CDC Radiographer - Wood Green CDC

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area Radiography Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift work) Job ref 220-WHT-

Employer Whittington Health NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Wood Green Community Diagnostic Centre Town London Salary £55,524 - £62,652 Per annum including Outer HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 13/10/ :59 Interview date 22/10/2026

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We are looking for committed and motivated radiographers who are skilled in MRI and/or CT and who can contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality imaging services within a busy community setting.

At WG CDC, we aim to support staff to develop professionally and work confidently within the full scope of their role. We recognise that staff wellbeing, development and a supportive working environment are important to maintaining high standards of patient care.

As a Band 7 Radiographer, you will be expected to rotate across both modalities, provide senior clinical support within the department, manage the work area when required and offer professional advice and supervision to radiographers, students and radiographic assistants. The role includes responsibility for maintaining safe clinical standards, supporting patient flow, reviewing image quality and contributing to the daily running of CT and MRI services.

The post holder will also contribute to the development of radiology services across the Trust, supporting audit, quality assurance, training and service improvement. There will be opportunities to take on line management responsibilities, including rostering, appraisal, staff development, performance management and sickness absence management.

Main duties of the job

Delivering high-quality MRI and CT examinations, ensuring appropriate patient preparation, positioning, image quality and adherence to departmental protocols.

Assessing imaging referrals, acting as an IR(ME)R Operator and working within delegated Practitioner responsibilities where applicable.

Administering IV contrast, including cannulation, use of pressure injectors and assessment of patient suitability for contrast examinations.

Maintain ILS competency and provide an immediate response to clinical emergencies, including recognising deterioration and initiating appropriate emergency care.

Providing senior clinical support and leadership within the department, including supervising junior radiographers, students and radiographic assistants.

Reviewing image quality, identifying urgent or unexpected findings and ensuring appropriate escalation before the patient leaves the department.

Supporting audit, equipment quality assurance, protocol review, staff training and service development across CT and MRI.

Supporting the day-to-day running of the service, including workforce allocation, maintaining patient flow and working within the six-day shift rota.

Contributing to appraisals, staff development, recruitment and line management activities where required.

Working for our organisation

Whittington Health has provided healthcare for more than 500 years and delivers acute and community services across North London.

The Trust works closely with NHS, social care and voluntary sector partners to provide coordinated care and improve outcomes for local communities. It is also a major teaching organisation, supporting the education and development of healthcare professionals.

Our mission is to help local people live longer, healthier lives by providing safe, personal and coordinated care.

Our ICARE values guide how we work with patients, colleagues and partner organisations, with a focus on compassion, accountability, respect and high standards of care.

At Wood Green Community Diagnostic Centre, you will join a diagnostic service providing CT and MRI closer to the local community. The CDC works closely with Whittington Health and partner services, offering opportunities for professional development while supporting safe, high-quality diagnostic care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To assess the clinical justification of Radiography referrals in line with both national regulations (IRMER 2017) and local protocols.
• To act as an ‘Operator’ under IRMER (2017).
• To act with delegated authority as ‘Practitioner’ under IRMER (2017) for plain film radiography referrals.
• To liaise with referral sources where clarification is required regarding selection of the most clinically appropriate imaging examination.
• To act as a point of advice for imaging referrers.
• To communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their escorts prior to, during, and after an examination, especially in difficult or emotional circumstances, using both verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• To ensure patients receive a high standard of care across all modalities
• To acquire diagnostic images, and physically position the full range of patient presentations, accurately for examinations, taking into account patient limitations and adapting standard techniques where necessary.
• To match clinical indications presented by the referrer to an appropriate departmental protocol in x-ray, CT and MRI Scanning.
• To operate advanced software on specialist radiological equipment, requiring excellent hand-eye co-ordination, e.g. bolus chasing, image reformatting and dynamic imaging.
• To review images and ensure that supplementary imaging procedures are considered prior to patient departure from the department.
• To be able to offer good clinical judgement when assessing and interpreting images produced by themselves or more junior staff
• To ensure that images are presented for reporting purposes in a timely and accurate manner.
• To ensure that urgent findings are communicated and patients directed accordingly.
• To highlight radiographic abnormalities using the appropriate system of work in place, e.g. the Red Dot system.
• To review and comment on continuing appropriateness of imaging protocols.
• To work unsupervised within the service arrangements.
• To work within the departments shift system.
• To participate in patient monitoring or administration of oxygen, under supervision.
• To ascertain from the patient, patient’s guardian or the referrer, the patient’s suitability for receipt of intravenous (IV) contrast media.
• To perform intravenous cannulation and manual injection of contrast agent.
• To administer IV contrast media using a pressure injector.
• If required, to gain competency in recognising anaphylaxis and administering Adrenaline and operate within Trust and Departmental policy.
• To undertake other duties as and when required by the demands of the service or the CT/MRI Lead or the Operational Service Manager.

Please see the attached job description for detailed understanding of the role.

Person specification

Qualification

• IV Cannulation
• Current HCPC registration
• PgC in CT/MR
• Maintained ILS competency

Skills

• Able to demonstrate effective and efficient management practice
• Awareness of current Radiology & Health Service trends, IRMER 2017, IRR2017, MRI Safety, Health & Safety, infection control and clinical governance
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience in training and development of radiographers

Experience

• Significant experience in MRI
• Significant experience in CT
• Evidence of working in the NHS
• Evidence of CPD

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS

To comply with the Trust’s Safeguarding Children and Adults policies , procedures and protocols. All individual members of staff (paid or unpaid) have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults This will require you to:

• Ensure you are familiar with and comply with the London Child Protection Procedures and protocols for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.
• Ensure you are familiar and comply with theLondon Multi Agency Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Pan London Procedures.
• Ensure you are familiar and comply with local protocols and systems for information sharing.
• Know the appropriate contact numbers and required reporting lines.
• Participate in required training and supervision.
• Comply with required professional boundaries and codes of conduct

Whittington Health is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We would welcome applications from individuals who are from underrepresented groups in the organisation

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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

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