General Radiographer

Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Radiographer to join their dynamic Imaging department. This role involves carrying out high-standard radiographic imaging in various clinical areas. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year post-qualification experience, strong communication skills, and a focus on patient care. Participation in the staff development programme and flexible working options are available. Join a dedicated team working to improve services for the community.

Benefits

Post-graduate training opportunities

Participation in conferences and courses

Staff development programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year post-qualification experience required.
• Skilled in various radiographic techniques and procedures.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out radiographic imaging to high standards.
• Participate in departmental training and mentoring.
• Provide clinical support and leadership where required.

Skills

Diagnostic radiology

High professional standards

Strong communication skills

Planning and prioritizing

Patient-centered focus

Education

Radiography qualification

Job description

Job Overview

This role will give the individual the opportunity to build on and extend their clinical expertise in Radiography and also develop training and leadership skills. Education and training are key elements of the department and therefore role extension and further learning is encouraged. Flexibility and innovation are also fundamental to this role and strong communication skills are essential.

Participation in the departmental 7‑day working week is essential.

If you are successful on shortlisting we would be happy to arrange a tour of the department at the time of your interview.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a busy and demanding clinical environment and to be part of an innovative, dynamic imaging service at a time when it is expanding; currently upgrading/replacing our Interventional & Fluoroscopy suites, Nuclear Medicine, CT & MRI. The Diagnostic Imaging department is based across 2 sites, Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth with all general rooms equipped with DR and 4 GE CT scanners (Revolutions).

Wide‑Range Opportunities

• Participation in the staff development programme.
• Post‑graduate training opportunities in Plain Film, Barium Studies & Mammography reporting, U/S (General, Obstetric and Vascular) and Nuclear Medicine.
• Attendance at external conferences and courses.
• Participation in audit, evidence‑based practice and innovation within Imaging.
• Key mentor role within Imaging.
• Flexible working options.

Working for Our Organisation

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivating a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development.
2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability.
3. Improving the experience of staff with disability.
4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development.
5. Making equalities mainstream.

Role

Role to be responsible for carrying out radiographic imaging to a high standard and in a professional manner, working to departmental guidelines whilst being accountable for own actions.

The post holder will be required to carry out radiographic duties in all areas including theatres, A&E (both adults and paediatrics), on wards particularly those with high‑dependency patients and the critically ill.

Key Result Areas

Clinical

• To independently undertake diagnostic radiology procedures maintaining high professional standards of technical competence and ensuring standards of care at all times.
• To assess and adapt techniques and protocols following assessment for each procedure.
• To take responsibility for the care of the patient whilst undertaking the procedure, including manual handling.
• To offer an opinion on images obtained to relevant medical personnel.
• To supervise and provide clinical assistance to assistant practitioners.
• To provide team leadership where required.
• To provide clinical support for other radiographers where needed.
• To ensure the protection and safety of all patients and staff against the dangers of radiation.
• To monitor and evaluate Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 and IR(ME)R 2000 and ensure patient procedures are performed with due consideration of these regulations.
• To comply with Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• To ensure patient confidentiality is observed at all times and observe the requirements of the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act.
• To participate in the department's out‑of‑hours on‑call rota.
• To observe all local rules and the Trust's employment policies and procedures.
• To undertake regular QA tests to identify and report equipment faults or inaccuracies.
• To ensure the safe use of specialist radiology equipment and report equipment failures immediately.

Training

• To participate in the induction and training of new staff, assistant practitioners and student radiographers.
• To attend compulsory staff training courses.
• To provide assistance and be involved in departmental projects and audits.
• To be actively involved in departmental quality groups and proactive in sharing good practice.
• To take every opportunity to gain knowledge to achieve competency in an area of speciality within the Radiology department.
• To have a basic knowledge of CT.

Communication

• To offer advice and guidance to patients, carers and other health professionals on radiology procedures and radiation issues, taking due consideration of patients' conditions.
• To inform and promote Radiology guidelines and departmental policies to other healthcare professionals.
• To obtain informed consent from patients prior to undertaking procedures as appropriate to individual circumstances.
• To ensure accurate recording on the Radiology Information System of patient information and examination details, including confirmation of examination and consumables used and dose received by patient.
• To promote good relations with other directorates and hospitals.
• To attend any meetings as required by the Head of Imaging or Radiology Services Manager.

Personal Development

• To attend any relevant study days, in‑house lectures, training afternoons and quality group meetings.
• To participate in departmental audit.
• To take part in the department's personal appraisal scheme and CPD.
• To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post when requested by the Head of Imaging or Radiology Service Manager.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change in accordance with organisational and service developments, but any such changes will be fully discussed with the post holder.

We reserve the right to close the post before the stated closing date, please apply early. We do not contact applicants with the outcome of the shortlisting. If you have been shortlisted, you will receive an invite to an assessment day or interview.

As a local employer and anchor institution we work closely with our community to recruit locally and we welcome applications from the widest variety of people to ensure our workforce is reflective of the local communities which we serve. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply, including those who are Black, Asian or other ethnic minorities, live with a disability (visible or not) or are LGBT+. We have a number of active staff networks including Disability, LGBT+, Multicultural Inclusion and Women's staff networks to bring staff together and celebrate diversity across our whole workforce.

Please note that sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route is subject to Trust allocation and UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approval.

Qualifications & Experience

We are seeking experienced Radiographers, with a minimum of 1 year post‑qualification experience, to join our team at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, primarily based on the Queen Elizabeth site.

• Skilled radiographers with high radiographic standards.
• Able to plan & prioritise workloads.
• Professional & responsible attitude.
• Good communication skills.
• Patient‑centred focus.
• Work well within the team and/or autonomously.

Radiographers will be expected to rotate through all general areas including the Emergency Department, CT scan, Fluoroscopy and all the plain film imaging modalities and you will be expected to undertake overnight duties including undertaking CT trauma scans and general cover on a 7‑day working basis.

The successful candidate will be required to support the area leads with delivery of an efficient and effective service within the current challenging healthcare environment. If you feel you have the necessary experience and aptitude to fulfil this role, we would be pleased to hear from you.

About Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT)

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is a community‑focused provider of local and acute care, delivering high‑quality services to over one million people living across the London boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich and Bexley. We provide whole‑life care and are here to support our communities to live healthier lives as well as taking care of them when they need us the most.

Employing almost 7,500 colleagues, affectionately known as Team LGT, we provide services at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, University Hospital Lewisham and over a dozen community settings in Lewisham. We also provide some services at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup.

We have recently launched our new vision and values to mark the LGT10, the tenth anniversary of our Trust forming in 2013. Our trust vision is to be exceptional in the quality of our patient care; our support for colleagues and in the difference we make through our partnerships and in our communities.

To achieve this we value Respect, Compassion, and Inclusion; Being accountable, staying comfortable; Listening; and Succeeding together over achieving alone. You can read more about our vision and values here.

Our hospitals and community sites provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, as well as emergency and planned care. The Trust is rated as "good" or "outstanding" in over three‑quarters of the services inspected by the Care Quality Commission.

Every year our work includes performing 10,000 procedures in our theatres; bringing seven and a half thousand new lives into the world; carrying out 570,000 visits to patients in their homes or communities and providing emergency care for more than 300,000 patients arriving in our busy Urgent and Emergency Departments.

LGT is a centre for the education and training of medical students enrolled with King's College London's GKT School of Medical Education. We are a training centre for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals. We are pioneering new roles that will support the changing needs of our patients and are one of the largest employers of physician associates in the country.

We are committed to working with our partners to deliver the best outcomes for our local communities. This means playing an active role in the South East London Integrated Care System (ICS), and in formal partnerships including the South East London Acute Provider Collaborative, provider partnerships with our local mental health trusts and borough‑based boards of the ICS in Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham.