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My Journey

Kieran Barrett 

Founder

Like many radiographers, I began my career focused on developing my clinical skills and providing the best possible care for patients.

As my career progressed, I quickly realised that technical competence alone was not enough to secure new opportunities. Applications, personal statements, interviews, leadership development and, importantly, understanding how to demonstrate your impact all play a significant role in career progression.

Over the last five years, I have progressed from a newly qualified radiographer to a Band 8A Superintendent Radiographer, gaining experience across both NHS and private healthcare settings.

Throughout that journey, I experienced first-hand many of the challenges radiographers face when navigating career progression.

I know what it feels like to prepare for that next step, question whether your experience is enough, and try to translate your day-to-day clinical experience into a strong personal statement or confident interview answer.

As I progressed into more senior roles, I also became increasingly involved in leadership, service development, education and supporting others within the profession. This reinforced something I had already experienced myself: there are many talented radiographers who have the experience to progress, but don't always know how to communicate it effectively.

That is why I created RadsReady.

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Experience & Professional Background

Professional Background 

✓ Band 8A Superintendent Radiographer

✓ Registered HCPC Diagnostic Radiographer

✓ 5+ NHS and Private Healthcare Experience

✓ Band 5 to Band 8a within 4 years

✓ Experience in Band 5,6 & 7 Recruitment, Interview Preparation and Shortlisting processes

✓ Leadership Experience across Clinical and Operational Services

✓ Extensive Experience Supporting Career Progression and Professional Development

✓ University Lecturer teaching Diagnostic Radiography (Volunteer Position)

✓ Previous SoR Learning and development representative 

✓ RPS for Theatres & Imaging

✓ Founder of RadsReady

Qualifications

BSc (Hons) Radiography 

Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship (CMI)

My Career Progression

2017

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
University of Hertfordshire

Began my journey towards becoming a diagnostic radiographer, developing the clinical knowledge, technical skills, and professional foundations required for practice.

2020

Qualified Diagnostic Radiographer

Graduated and successfully registered as a Diagnostic Radiographer.

2021

Band 5 Radiographer
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Developed core clinical competencies across diagnostic imaging and established a strong foundation in patient-centred care.

2022

Band 6 Senior Diagnostic Radiographer

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Promoted within one year of qualification.

Expanded responsibilities and developed specialist expertise in:

  • Fluoroscopy

  • DEXA

  • Digital Radiography

  • Siemens Cios Spin

  • Medtronic O-Arm

2024

Band 6 Rotational CT & MRI Radiographer

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Broadened clinical expertise through advanced cross-sectional imaging, gaining experience in:

  • CT

  • MRI

2024

Band 7 Theatre Lead

Radiographer

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Progressed into leadership and service delivery responsibilities.

Additional roles:

  • Society of Radiographers Learning & Development Representative

  • Radiation Protection Supervisor (X-Ray & Theatres)

  • Interview and Shortlisting 

2025 - Prsent

Band 8A Superintendent Radiographer

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

  • Leading theatre radiography services, workforce development, operational management, and service improvement initiatives.

  • Supporting staff development, career progression, and leadership growth across the department.

2026 - Present

HCPC Panel Member

  • Bringing professional judgement,

  • Impartial decision-making 

  • Strong understanding of HCPC standards and professional conduct.

Sophie M, Interview Preparation

“The interview preparation gave me so much more confidence. I felt fully prepared on the day and got the Band 5 role!”
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