Radiographer

St George's University Hospitals; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Band 5 radiographers to join a 24/7, cross-site radiology team across four sites. The role offers exposure to general x-rays, paediatric, trauma, fluoroscopy, theatre, mobile, dental, EOS, CT and nuclear medicine, with opportunities to experience CT and MRI imaging.

Applicants must hold a BSC (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent, and those qualifying in Summer 2024 are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• BSC (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent required.
• CPD participation and audits encouraged.
• Ability to work across multiple sites and services.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of radiographic examinations across four sites.
• Participate in CPD, audits and staff development to maintain competency.
• Support efficient service delivery with safe, compassionate care.

Skills

General X-ray

Pediatric imaging

Trauma imaging

Fluoroscopy

Theatre imaging

Mobile imaging

Dental imaging

EOS imaging

CT imaging

Nuclear medicine

MRI imaging

Education

BSc Hons Diagnostic Radiography

Job description

We are seeking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 radiographers to join our friendly and well-supported team. The post holder must be flexible, adaptable to change, prepared to embrace workforce developments and contribute to efficient service delivery through the highest standards of safe, kind and compassionate care. The strongest resource we have is our team, who are enthusiastic, friendly and highly skilled. This is underpinned by a commitment to continuing professional development for all staff and actively encourages involvement in training and audits. The service requires all radiographers to perform a wide range of examinations including general x-rays, paediatric imaging, trauma imaging, fluoroscopy, theatre & mobile, dental and EOS imaging along with exposure to CT and nuclear medicine. The department provides a 24/7 service to our patients and participation in this is essential.

• Please refer to attached job description and person specification for full job main duties:

This is a cross-site position, working across 4 sites. The department consists of 10 x-ray rooms, 2 fluoroscopy rooms, 3 dental x-ray rooms, 4 CT scanners, an EOS scanner, 21 U/S rooms, 3 nuclear medicine rooms, 5 cath labs and 3 MRI scanners all of which enables staff to benefit from the valuable experience and scope of practice that each department has to offer in addition to helping us meet the demand on our service. A requirement of the position is a BSC (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent and radiographers qualifying in the Summer of 2024 are also encouraged to apply. We have a competency-based career progression from Band 5 to Band 6 from 18 months post qualification. Our staff also benefit from the inner London high-cost area supplement of 20%.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provide services from two main hospitals, St George's Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital, and two health centres, St Johns Therapy Centre, and The Nelson Centre. With over 9,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, we are the largest healthcare provider in southwest London. Our main site, St George's Hospital in Tooting - one of the country's principal teaching hospitals - is shared with St George's, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. St George's Hospital also hosts the St George's, University of London and Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, which is responsible for training a wide range of healthcare professionals from across the region.