Job summary Band 6 Scanning Radiographer - Full Time- 37.5 hours per week The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is the largest specialist orthopaedic Trust in the UK with a world renowned reputation. We are looking for a flexible and enthusiastic HCPC registered radiographer with good experience in CT, MRI and/or Nuclear Medicine to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will work alongside other staff members to provide an effective and efficient scanning service whilst adhering to departmental protocols and ensuring optimum patient care. Our department consists of 2 MRI scanners, a 1.5T Siemens Sola and a 3T Philips Ingenia, a brand new Siemens X.Cite CT scanner and a Siemens Intevo Bold SPECT CT scanner. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across all 3 imaging modalities with training given where needed. This post offers an excellent opportunity for a hardworking, patient focused radiographer to join our friendly team and develop themselves and their skills in orthopaedic cross sectional imaging. Main duties of the job The post holder will play a full part in the scanning department rota, working across modalities to provide high quality diagnostic images whilst ensuring patient care and safety is paramount. The role will be based in the Scanning Department of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore. The department currently runs an extended 6 day a week service with plans to consider 7 day working. On call and out of hours working are also required. You will work closely with other members of the team including radiologists, radiographers and assistants and will be involved in the teaching of students and more junior members of staff. You will be an integral part of the smooth running of the department and communicate effectively with a wide range of staff and patient groups. You will be expected to manage your workload effectively, applying knowledge and skill to produce high quality images and adapt techniques to meet complex patient requirements. About us The RNOH is a leading institution of international reputation in the field of orthopaedics and is a centre of excellence for complex spinal and MSK oncological treatment. Within the RNOH the scanning department provides essential imaging services to the Trust and performs around 20,000 scans a year. The department has enjoyed recent investment enabling us to install a new CT scanner and upgrade our 3T MRI. By joining our department you will gain experience in complex MSK cross-sectional imaging, image guided interventional procedures and have the opportunity to participate in imaging for research projects. We are a forward thinking department and have recently set up what we believe to be the first MRI hypnotherapy service. Date posted 02 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum including HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 392-RNOH-1194 Job locations RNOH Brockley Hill Stanmore HA7 4LP Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be clinically responsible to the Consultant Radiologists and be expected to perform a wide range of CT, MRI and Nuclear Medicine examinations. Working closely with colleagues you will manage the day to day running of the scanners and liaise with other teams and staff members to ensure the effective use of the scanning service. You will work according to Trust and departmental level protocols and ensure you comply with IRMER18 and IRR17 regulations at all times, ensuring all patient radiation doses are as low as possible and that every exposure is justified. You will ensure the safety of all patients and staff who enter the MRI environment. You will be expected to keep accurate patient records and manage patient images on PACS. You will uphold the Trust values of : Patients first, always Excellence in all we do Trust, Honesty and Respect for each other Equality for all Please see attached job description for the full list of responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be clinically responsible to the Consultant Radiologists and be expected to perform a wide range of CT, MRI and Nuclear Medicine examinations. Working closely with colleagues you will manage the day to day running of the scanners and liaise with other teams and staff members to ensure the effective use of the scanning service. You will work according to Trust and departmental level protocols and ensure you comply with IRMER18 and IRR17 regulations at all times, ensuring all patient radiation doses are as low as possible and that every exposure is justified. You will ensure the safety of all patients and staff who enter the MRI environment. You will be expected to keep accurate patient records and manage patient images on PACS. You will uphold the Trust values of : Patients first, always Excellence in all we do Trust, Honesty and Respect for each other Equality for all Please see attached job description for the full list of responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent HCPC registration Evidence of CPD Desirable Certificate of IV contrast administration Experience Essential Previous experience in CT or MRI Experience with PACS and CRIS Experience of working in the NHS Desirable Experience in nuclear medicine Involved in service improvement Experience of orthopaedic imaging skills Essential Excellent communication skills Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise work Good IT skills Desirable Good analytical skills Knowledge Essential Clear understanding of Trust values Awareness of clinical governance relevant to role Clear understanding of IRMER/IRR Desirable Involvement in audit and research Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent HCPC registration Evidence of CPD Desirable Certificate of IV contrast administration Experience Essential Previous experience in CT or MRI Experience with PACS and CRIS Experience of working in the NHS Desirable Experience in nuclear medicine Involved in service improvement Experience of orthopaedic imaging skills Essential Excellent communication skills Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise work Good IT skills Desirable Good analytical skills Knowledge Essential Clear understanding of Trust values Awareness of clinical governance relevant to role Clear understanding of IRMER/IRR Desirable Involvement in audit and research Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust Address RNOH Brockley Hill Stanmore HA7 4LP Employer's website https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)