Band 6 Senior Radiographer

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Band 6 Senior Radiographer in a prestigious healthcare setting. This role is perfect for those looking to enhance their radiographic skills while providing exceptional patient care. You'll work with advanced technology and a dedicated multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality imaging services. If you're passionate about making a positive impact on patient outcomes and advancing your career in a supportive environment, this position is tailored for you. Join a renowned healthcare community committed to excellence and innovation in patient care.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team and mentor junior staff.
• Strong communication skills and time management are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality radiographic examinations across modalities.
• Maintain patient care standards and evaluate imaging quality.

Skills

Teamwork

Teaching and mentoring

Time management

Effective communication

Computer skills

Initiative

Radiation legislation knowledge

Conflict management

Decision making

Flexibility

Education

BSc(Hons) Radiography

DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers

Health and Care Professions Council Registration

Evidence of CPD

IV cannulation course

Job description

Exciting Opportunity for a Band 6 Senior Radiographer at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust!

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is looking for a skilled and motivated Band 6 Senior Radiographer to join our dedicated team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your radiographic expertise while providing high-quality patient care in a supportive and innovative environment. As a key member of our radiology department, you will work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional imaging services. If you are passionate about advancing your career and making a positive impact on patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply and become part of our esteemed healthcare community.

Main duties of the job

1. Job purpose
2. To assist in the provision of an efficient radiology service.
3. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary imaging team providing a high-quality diagnostic service.
4. To provide high-quality, safe, effective and patient-centred care.
5. To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development (CPD).

Job responsibilities

1. Key areas of responsibility
2. CLINICAL PRACTICE
3. To carry out radiographic examinations across a range of modalities to the agreed standard of the department.
4. Complete high-quality examinations consistent with ALARA principles.
5. To maintain a high standard of patient care and comfort and be patient-focused at all times.
6. To work in an efficient and effective manner at all times.
7. To plan, prioritise and organise own workload.
8. To vet request forms for validity and appropriateness.
9. To evaluate the quality of imaging acquired and determine whether repeat or additional acquisitions are required.
10. To undertake intravenous cannulation and administration of medicines in line with departmental policy.
11. To report any untoward incidents and equipment failure to the relevant modality lead radiographer and where appropriate medical physics expert.
12. To report incidents or near misses via the DATIX system and to report defective equipment as soon as possible.
13. To work unsupervised as and when required.
14. To work using own initiative but be aware of own limitations and seek guidance when necessary.
15. To work flexibly based on requirements of service.
16. Contribute to minimising hospital-acquired infections.
17. To carry out duties which may be considered necessary and consistent with the responsibilities of the post.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team (E)
• Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff, and new members of staff (E)
• Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively (E)
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication (E)
• Basic computer and keyboard skills with a good standard of Microsoft office skills (E)
• Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance (E)
• Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate, and concise manner on a day-to-day basis (E)
• A solid understanding of radiation legislation and its application in the workplace as it relates to Radiography practice (E)
• Ability to cope with conflict and complaints at the local level commensurate with Trust policies (E)
• Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience, and circumstances
• Able to work flexibly based on the needs of the service i.e. weekends, evenings and nights as required (E)
• Active participation in audit & research (E)
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills (E)
• Effective and polite communication with stakeholders in a wide range of situations in writing, in person, or by telephone (E)
• Fluent in verbal and written English (E)

Qualifications

• BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent (E)
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration (E)
• Evidence of career-long commitment to CPD (E)
• Student Clinical Assessors Course (D)
• College of Radiographers or equivalent accredited IV cannulation course (E)
• Postgraduate study in a relevant area (D)
• Understanding of factors affecting service throughput and quality
• Completion of preceptorship (E)
• PgC/PgD or MSc in relevant clinical modality (D)

Experience

• Up to date knowledge of relevant modality imaging techniques (E)
• Awareness of clinical governance issues in relation to patient care (E)
• Experience of working unsupervised (E)
• Experience of, and proactiveness in, training staff and students (E)
• Experience of working within the NHS (E)
• Significant Post-graduate experience commensurate with grade/role (E)
• Experience in modalities other than X-ray & Fluoroscopy (D)
• Previous experience as Band 5 radiographer (E)
• Experience of on-call and out-of-hours roster (E)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.