Radiographer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking passionate Band 5 Junior Radiographers to join a dynamic team at a leading NHS trust. This role offers the chance to enhance clinical experience across various imaging areas, including A&E and theatres, while contributing to high-quality patient care. With a commitment to continuous professional development, candidates will have opportunities for training and skill rotation, ensuring a fulfilling career path. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to excellence and compassionate care, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bsc Hons degree in Diagnostic Imaging or equivalent required.
• Health Professional Council registration mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality imaging services for in-patients and out-patients.
• Schedule work and liaise with portering staff for patient transport.

Skills

Skilled in keyboard and mouse operation

Teaching and training skills

Team player

PACS, RIS and CRS knowledge

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Competent to perform IV injections

Education

Bsc Hons degree in Diagnostic Imaging

Health Professional Council registration

Tools

VDU equipment

Computerised technology

Job description

The Imaging Department at Whipps Cross Hospital is expanding, and we are seeking qualified Band 5 Junior Radiographers to join our dynamic and supportive team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment.

As a Band 5 Radiographer, you will have the opportunity to enhance and consolidate your clinical experience across all areas of General Imaging, including A&E, GP, In-patient X-Ray, Fluoroscopy, and Theatres. Additionally, there is scope for training and rotation through Dexa, providing a broad range of experiences to develop your skills.

We are committed to continuous professional development (CPD) and actively support training opportunities, offering a pathway to a fulfilling and diverse career within radiography at Whipps Cross Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The aim of this role is to provide high quality, effective Imaging services within adult and paediatric general X-Ray, Mobile/theatre work, A&E imaging, interventional radiology and fluoroscopy, i.e., Core Services. The post holder will work closely with Radiographers, Radiologists, and staff of all grades in the provision of safe, prompt, and effective imaging of in-patients and out-patients, observing local and national guidelines; always in accordance with the ionising radiations (medical exposure) regulations – IR(ME)R 2017.

The post holder will schedule work for the general department in conjunction with any additional tests/ward schedules that the patient is undergoing. The post holder will liaise with portering staff to ensure that patients are transported safely and appropriately to and from the Imaging department.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a new course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, where our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Bsc Hons degree in Diagnostic imaging or equivalent
• Health Professional Council registration

Experience

• Evidence of CPD, including attendance at relevant short course & study days

Skills

• Skilled in keyboard and mouse operation of computerised technology Able to operate VDU equipment
• Teaching and training skills with the ability to adapt training and teaching styles in response to needs of the trainee
• Team player with enthusiasm for radiography, with the ability to engage staff at all levels
• PACS, RIS and CRS knowledge and experience.
• IT skills, with advanced levels of understanding of Microsoft office.
• Competent to perform IV injections and cannulation (or willing to undergo training).

Personal and people development

• Participation in the recruitment and selection process at the band 3-5 grade

Communication

• Ability to work within a team
• Good understanding of National regulations and MHRA safety guidelines
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and Health and Safety
• Awareness of new developments in radiography