Radiographer

London North West University Healthcare Nhs Trust; Southall; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a radiographer to join a team of radiologists, radiographers and ancillary staff providing a safe and efficient radiology service seven days a week. The role includes X-ray, Dexa and CT scanning, maintaining high radiographic standards and excellent patient care.

Work on a rota through X-ray, CT and Dexa scans; administer cannulas and IV contrast media; comply with IRMER regulations; and contribute to the teaching and training of

Qualifications

• BSc in Radiography or equivalent required.
• Registered with HCPC.
• Demonstrates ongoing professional development.
• Experience with X-ray, Dexa and CT modalities.
• Knowledge of IRMER regulations.
• Experience in teaching or training radiology staff or students.
• Solid understanding of general radiology principles.

Responsibilities

• To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Resilience under pressure

Initiative

Self-motivation

Willingness to learn

Empathy with patients

Education

BSc Radiography

HCPC registration

Evidence of study days/courses

Experience with radiology modalities

IRMER principles understanding

Teaching/training of students

General radiology knowledge

Job description

Radiographer London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Southall, United Kingdom

Job summary

To work with a team of radiologists, radiographers and ancillary staff providinge a safe and efficient radiology service 7 days a week.

Including X-ray, Dexa and CT scanning. Maintaing a high radiographic standard along with a first-rate standard of patient care.

Main duties of the job

Work on a rota system through x-ray, CT and Dexa scanning. Administration of cannulas and I.V. contrast media.

Comply with the ionizing Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (2000).

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Bsc Radiography
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of study days and courses
• Expierience of variety of radiology modalities
• Working knowledge of general aspects of radiology
• Understanding of IRMER principles
• Teaching and training of students and other radiology staff

Skills and attributes

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and to fixed time scales
• Ability to use initiative
• Ability to self motivate and motivate others
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Ability to empathise with patients needs

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.