Radiographer

Imperial; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work

Car lease schemes

Season ticket loan

Onsite leisure facilities

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Radiographer to join the Imaging team at St Mary’s Hospital, with substantive posts across our General Imaging Department. Education and training are key, so CPD time is protected.

You will work as part of a professional radiography team, delivering a high quality diagnostic service and maintaining compassionate patient care, with opportunities to teach and develop professional expertise through ongoing CPD.

Qualifications

• Must have BSc(Hons) Radiography and HCPC registration.
• Experience in general imaging and working unsupervised is preferred.
• Ability to teach and mentor students and junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing an efficient radiology service.
• Work as part of a professional radiography team delivering high quality diagnostics.
• Maintain a courteous approach to patients.
• Develop professional expertise via CPD and ongoing education.

Skills

Teach and mentor staff

Time management

Initiative

Record keeping

Education

BSc(Hons) Radiography

DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent

HCPC Registration

Job description

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Radiographer to join our Imaging team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. We have a number of substantive posts available at St. Mary's Hospital

The post will give you the opportunity to build on and consolidate your clinical skills in all areas of the General Imaging Department. Education and training are key elements of the department, so CPD time will be protected.

The Imaging Department at St. Mary's Hospital performs a comprehensive range of procedures over all modalities with both clinical and research work being undertaken. Being flexible and innovative in your ways of working will be fundamental to your role and good communication skills are essential.

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the provision of an efficient radiology service.
• To work as part of a professional radiography team providing a high quality diagnostic service.
• To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients.
• To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.

• Cycle to Work
• car lease schemes
• season ticket loan
• membership options for onsite leisure facilities

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainability

Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan .

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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

• BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration

Experience

• Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
• Experience of working unsupervised

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

• Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff
• Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
• Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance
• Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with general data protection regulation (GDPR).

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.