Cross sectional Radiographer (CT / MRI) - London (Hiring Immediately)

Fixed Term Senior Radiographer (£40,000–£53,000 per annum)

Location: London

Reporting to: Imaging Manager

Contract: Fixed Term Cover (Mid July 2026 to End of January 2027 – approximately 6.5 months)

Company Overview

Our client is a leading private outpatient and diagnostic provider located within London's premier medical district, delivering exceptional services across Cardiology, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Podiatry, Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT), and Executive Health Screening.

Their multidisciplinary team of highly regarded consultants and clinicians, combined with state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities, enables them to provide outstanding care to private patients.

They offer a premium imaging service, bringing together advanced technology and clinical expertise to support accurate and timely diagnosis.

Patients are at the centre of everything they do, with a focus on delivering personalised, efficient, and compassionate care throughout every stage of the diagnostic pathway.

Reporting To

Imaging Manager

Core Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

Clinical

• Perform a variety of diagnostic imaging procedures, including MRI, CT, fluoroscopy and X-ray examinations. Cardiac MRI and/or Cardiac CT experience is essential.
• Undertake IV cannulation.
• Prepare and position patients safely and comfortably for imaging procedures.
• Operate and maintain imaging equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images, reporting equipment faults where required.
• Monitor patients during procedures, adjusting techniques where necessary to obtain optimum images.
• Ensure all patient documentation and imaging records are completed accurately in line with departmental policies.
• Adhere to radiation safety procedures to minimise exposure for patients and colleagues.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of imaging technology and participate in continuing professional development.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, quality control and maintaining a clean clinical environment.
• Participate in governance programmes, including audits and quality assurance.
• Work in accordance with the Code of Practice for the Use of Ionising Radiation and IR(ME)R regulations.
• Report adverse incidents and near misses through the incident reporting system.
• Support the administrative team with patient bookings, vetting and other administrative duties where required.
• Communicate professionally, safely and empathetically with patients and carers before, during and after examinations.

General Duties

• Report any incidents involving patients, staff or visitors to the Imaging Manager.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
• Remain flexible regarding clinics, administration, working hours and site cover, carrying out other reasonable duties when required.
• Act as a professional ambassador for the organisation.
• Demonstrate professionalism, transparency, openness and kindness at all times.

Key Performance Indicators

• Achievement of appraisal and performance review objectives.
• Delivery of organisational objectives.
• Positive feedback from colleagues and peers.
• Successful completion of competency assessments.
• Compliance with CQC standards.
• Positive patient satisfaction outcomes.
• Satisfactory documentation and clinical audit results.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Diagnostic Imaging.
• HCPC registered.

Knowledge

Essential

• Relevant competencies for the role.
• Up-to-date clinical knowledge.
• Evidence-based clinical practice aligned with national best practice.
• Basic workload and shift management skills.
• Proficient IT skills.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• MRI and/or CT trained.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance and imaging protocols.
• Experience working within an imaging department (ideally MRI) and clinical settings such as cardiothoracic, orthopaedic or ENT.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong patient/customer-focused approach.
• Team player with excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Accurate administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Computer literate.
• Proactive and compassionate approach.

Desirable

• Cardiac CT and Cardiac MRI experience.
• SOR-approved injection qualification.
• Plain film and fluoroscopy competence using DR systems.
• Experience within private healthcare and/or the NHS.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Strong patient-focused approach with excellent customer service.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.