Senior Research Radiographer for CT scanning
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £45,031.00 to £52,514.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £45031.00 - £52514.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW3 6NP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | N0067-26-0004 |
Summary
Imaging & Research Responsibilities To provide high-quality patient care and radiographic services in CT scanning at the Royal Brompton Hospital. To position and manipulate patients in the correct positions for radiographic examinations and adapt radiographic technique in accordance with a patients capabilities. To assess CT images for quality, clinical significance and adherence to research protocol and to take appropriate action when necessary. To carry out IV cannulation for the purpose of administering radiographic contrast agents. To assess whether the patient is fit enough to undergo a particular procedure, decide the best means of transferring a patient, and of carrying out a procedure and to initiate and assist in patient resuscitation in an emergency. To undertake procedures, including obtaining informed consent from patients and completing case report forms, as part of research projects. To support other CT radiography staff to actively participate in research projects in accordance with their skills and experience. To input and work closely with others into the development of research protocols, documentation and related procedures. To accurately complete research scans including scheduling, completing relevant documentation and collecting relevant data for invoicing for individual scans as per departmental practice. To liaise with Clinical Scientists and researchers to ensure relevant resources are available for complex scans. To collaborate with imaging teams and other professional groups and contribute to scientific abstracts for National and International Conferences. To use all equipment and medical devices in accordance with their conditions of use, clinical SOPs and the Trusts moving and handling policy. To observe and enforce the Trusts infection control policies, including handwashing and dealing with biological or other spills, and to attend training on infection control issues as required. To work single handed when covering duties outside of normal working hours. To use initiative and judgement in the prioritising of workload. People management To supervise the work of any other junior radiographers, undergraduate radiographers, visiting radiographers, clerical or portering staff while working with them in the unit. To formally teach and assist in the practical training of all radiographers, undergraduate radiographers and other staff working in a unit with them. To be responsible for ensuring that undergraduate radiographers or visiting radiographers working practice complies with all statutory and local safety and radiation regulations. To organise the workload, and to co-ordinate with porters to bring patients to the department at the correct times. Communication To assist and train other disciplines in the use of the Picture Archive and Communication System and EPIC electronic patient record where appropriate. To advise others concerning radiation protection issues To identify any stock shortfalls, and re-stock, or liaise with superintendent to ensure replacements are ordered. To liaise with other departments and wards in the hospital To communicate appropriately with patients, relatives and other members of staff. To explain procedures and reassure patients in order to gain their co-operation and consent. There can often be barriers to understanding to overcome, and patients may be very anxious and require persuasion before and during a procedure. To use tact and sensitivity when asking personal questions, for example checking pregnancy status before examinations. To reassure and explain to patients and research participants, who may have concerns regarding radiation doses in order to gain their co-operation To assist the lead radiographers in liaising with engineers, and medical physics, and reorganising of workload when equipment malfunctions. Policy & Service development To maintain and recommend improved standards of radiographic technique and patient care. To maintain high professional standards as described in the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics, and to comply with the Standards of Proficiency for Radiographers as set out by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). To undertake training to the required standards and to maintain those standards. To be responsible for radiation protection within the local working environment. Together with the lead radiographers to be responsible for your own continued professional development. To participate in the departmental audit programme. Resource management To use complex and expensive CT equipment, safely and responsibly. To report all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate superintendent radiographer and if necessary, undertake any further action to ensure the safe operation of the faulty unit. To undertake equipment testing as part of the departmental Quality Assurance program, and to take appropriate action if the results are outside of pre-set tolerances. Information management To use the Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS) and EPIC electronic patient record systems and to assist and instruct other members of staff both within and outside of the CT scanning department in their use. To accurately input and retrieve data from EPIC, PACS and associated software systems. To assist and instruct other members of staff in the use of hospital software systems. This includes the safe importation and exportation of confidential image data. Core Values To abide by the Trusts and Universitys core values for staff, as well as all other policies, codes and practices including standing financial instructions, research governance, clinical governance, patient and public involvement, codes and practices, and health and safety. The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post The nature of the post is such that onsite working is expected with no opportunity for home working. Whilst employed by Kings College London, the post-holder will have an honorary contract with Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and will mainly be based at the 3 main Royal Brompton Hospital sites. There may be a requirement for the post-holder to work at the Trusts private patient CT facility within the Wimpole Street Diagnostic Centre from time to time. Any potential applicants currently contributing to the NHS Pension scheme may continue to do so if they take up this post, rather than joining the Universitys pension scheme. Further information on this aspect can be provided by the hiring administrators if required. The Imaging Lead is assisted by a Deputy Lead, Superintendents and Band 7 radiographers providing managerial support. Radiographers are allocated to General x-ray, CT, fluoroscopy, the cardiac catheter labs for cardiology procedures and the Image Guided Therapy room in the Diagnostic Centre. This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.