Bank Radiographer

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking Band 5 Radiographers to join their Radiology Team due to the expansion of their Imaging Service. This role offers excellent opportunities for career development in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include rotating through Plain Imaging areas and participating in on-call services. Candidates should have a degree in Radiography and competency in imaging techniques. Join a high-performing trust recognized for its dedication to staff development and patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive hospital and community health services

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for development and progression

Qualifications

• Degree in Radiography or equivalent.
• Experience with Plain Imaging and CT.
• Ability to work in a team and provide patient care.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through all Plain Imaging areas.
• Participate in on-call and out of hours service.
• Assist in Radiographer red dot and commenting systems.

Skills

Radiography

CT Imaging

MRI Imaging

Patient care

Education

Degree in Radiography

Tools

DR Imaging Equipment

PACS

Fluoroscopy Equipment

Job description

Overview

We are seeking Radiographers to join our diverse and enthusiastic Radiology Team due to the continuing expansion of our Imaging Service. Our Band 5 Radiographers are promoted to Band 6 upon achieving competency in all Plain Imaging areas and CT. You will gain excellent opportunities to develop your career within our modern, well equipped and supportive Radiology Department.

Department

We are a fully DR department with wireless PACS connectivity in both theatre and mobile imaging. Our Department consists of six DR Plain Imaging rooms, a Fluoroscopy suite, two CT scanners, two MRI Scanners, a symptomatic Mammography department, DEXA unit and six non-obstetric Ultrasound rooms. We provide Radiographers and Image Intensifiers to up to three theatre lists daily, including Trauma & Orthopaedics, Urology and Endoscopy. Radiographer rotation includes supporting Outpatient Clinics at a Healthcare Centre in the Olympic Park, Stratford. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive working environment with development and progression opportunities equally accessible to all.

Responsibilities and Training

As a Band 5 Radiographer you will be expected to rotate through all Plain Imaging areas and participate in the (paid) on-call and out of hours service following an appropriate induction period. You will actively participate in the Radiographer red dot and commenting system for ED Plain Imaging and the NG tube commenting system following training and assessment. After gaining experience and competence in Plain Imaging, Fluoroscopy and DEXA you will undertake full CT training in order to progress into a Band 6 role.

About the Trust

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.