Radiographers

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist children's hospital in Central London is seeking a qualified Radiographer to join their innovative Radiology Department. In this role, you will perform Paediatric Radiographic examinations and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to maintain excellent service standards. Ideal candidates will have postgraduate experience and strong communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to develop your expertise in a supportive environment, though relocation assistance is not available.

Benefits

Living Wage Employer

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Postgraduate experience in Radiography is essential for this role.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork abilities are needed.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Paediatric Radiographic examinations.
• Supervise student radiographers during placements.
• Assist in training new staff in the department.

Skills

Postgraduate Radiography experience

Good communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Education

Relevant Radiography qualifications

Job description

Overview

This role would suit those with postgraduate Radiography experience, looking to develop their specialist paediatric Radiography skills and utilise their clinical skills in a supportive and innovative department, where maintaining an excellent diagnostic service to patients and their families is key.

You will be working closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team in providing this service. Good communication skills and excellent team working abilities are essential for this post.

Applications are invited from experienced Radiographers wishing to expand their horizons and develop in an exciting and challenging role within our Radiology Department.

The Children's Cancer Centre will have an entire floor dedicated to imaging and will include state of the art technology with a CT, MRI and PET-CT scanner.

Previous applicants that have already been assessed for the role need not apply.

Unfortunately we are unable to provide relocation assistance for this role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of Paediatric Radiographic examinations as directed by the Superintendent Radiographer or senior members of staff on a rotational basis.
• Carry out all radiographic examinations as per departmental protocol set out within the Ionisation Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations 2017 guidelines and Ionising Radiation Regulations 1.
• Assist with the supervision of student radiographers on study placement with the Trust.
• Assist with the induction and training of new staff in the department.
• Be familiar with departmental administration systems.
• Carry out clerical duties related to radiographic work ensuring accurate data entry onto EPIC.
• Promote good working relationships and teamwork with the multi-disciplinary team within Radiology.
• Promote good working relationship with the clinical teams and ward staff to ensure patients are investigated appropriately and on time.
• Work in accordance with IRR (17) and IR(ME)R 2017 regulations.
• Take responsibility for the radiation protection of staff, patients and carers.

Great Ormond Street Hospital Trust is a dynamic organisation, therefore changes in the core duties and responsibilities of the role may be required from time to time. These guidelines are not a term or condition of contract.

Working for Our Organisation

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee‑led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Other Information

Great Ormond Street is a world‑renowned tertiary referral specialist children's hospital, in the heart of Central London. We see children of all ages with a myriad of conditions, which provide for a truly interesting and varied workload in all modalities.

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2‑4 will be a two‑stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.