Diagnostic Radiographer


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£45,953 to £54,254 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sutton, SM2 5PT
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	29 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Nov 2026

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Summary

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification To provide a high quality diagnostic imaging service To comply with accurate patient identification procedures To perform imaging examinations within Royal College of Radiologists(RCR) and Ionising Radiation(Medical Exposure) Regulations(IR(ME)R) guidelines while adhering to local radiation protection guidelines To give advice to patients and clinicians regarding the preparation required for specialised imaging examinations and to gain verbal/written consent from patients undergoing imaging examinations/intravenous contrast administration To administer intravenous contrast via a pressure injector. To give advice on aftercare following interventional procedures and bruising/ extravasations post intravenous contrast injection To accurately record/retrieve data on patients allergy status with particular reference to intravenous contrast To operate image data archives and to, record, store, retrieve and transmit image data with particular reference to digital data generated by digital mammography, and cross-sectional imaging. To accurately calculate scan delay times and pump injector volume/speed for cross-sectional imaging. To be familiar with the use of computer keyboards and VDUs which are used in all imaging modalities within the department. To ensure validity of general x-ray imaging requests. To accurately position and manoeuvre patients. To be familiar with the appropriate use of manual handling aids, hoists, slide sheets and pat slides to comply with the Trusts Manual Handling Policy To be able to work unsupervised within clinical/ legal guidelines. Liaise with Radiologist/Clinician where imaging reveals pathology where urgent medical attention is required. To ensure security in the work environment. To perform standard equipment Quality Assurance (QA), record results and alert the Superintendent III radiographer/medical physics as required. To ensure that all drugs required for use within the radiology department are checked for stock and expiry date.

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