Senior Radiographer

Job Summary
Senior Radiographer Band 6 Vacancy - 8 Months Fixed Term Contract (ending 07/05/2027)

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, ambitious and motivated Rotational Senior Radiographer (Band 6) for Core Services. The post holder will be required to rotate through general x-ray, fluoroscopy, CT and theatres and they will participate in the delivery of an Agenda for change 24/7, 365 service.

This Position will be based at St. Bartholomew's Hospital which is in the heart of the City of London- St. Paul's.

Come and join our friendly and supportive team of Radiographers, where continuous professional development is encouraged. You will be exposed to a wealth of knowledge and experience guided by our expert clinical leads. In addition you will have the opportunity to use your initiative and to augment to your skills and experience!

Main duties of the job
We offer a full range of local and specialist services, which includes centres for the treatment of cancer, heart conditions, fertility, endocrinology and sexual health. The hospital includes the site of the new state-of-the-art Barts Heart Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Europe's largest specialised cardiovascular centre. The appropriate candidate will have good general radiographic experience, be resilient, flexible and able to demonstrate leadership and clinical supervision skills. The post holder will work closely with the Clinical, Radiographic and managerial teams.

Applicants for all posts above must hold a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or the Diploma of the College of Radiographers and HCPC registration.

For further details / informal visits contact:
For further queries, please contact Jonathan Smith -Core Services Lead by e-mail jonathan.smith61@nhs.net

About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details
Date posted: 30 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inc.
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 8 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 259-8195036SBH
Job locations: St Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London, EC1A 7BE

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers, or equivalents
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration
• Evidence of career-long commitment to CPD

Desirable

• Student Clinical Assessors Course
• College of Radiographers accredited IV cannulation course
• Postgraduate study in a relevant area

Experience
Essential

• Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
• Able to work unsupervised
• Awareness of clinical governance issues in relation to patient care
• Understanding of factors affecting service throughput and quality
• Completion of preceptorship
• Experience of on-call and out of hours roster

Desirable

• Greater than 18 months post-graduation experience.
• CT Radiography experience.
• Previous experience as Band 6 radiographer
• Experience of training staff and students
• Demonstrates ongoing CPD.

Knowledge/Skills
Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff.
• Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
• Ability to cope with conflict and complaints at local level commensurate with Trust policies
• Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
• Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance
• Basic computer and keyboard skills.
• Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis
• Self-motivated with an ability to motivate others
• Able to work flexibly based on needs of service.

Desirable

• Intermediate IT skills.

Communication
Essential

• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective communication in a wide range of situations in writing, person or by telephone
• Computer and keyboard skills.
• Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis.
• Fluent in verbal and written English.

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.

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.