Rotational Senior Radiographer

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking an experienced Senior Radiographer to join its dynamic team. This role involves high-quality examinations across various modalities, including General X-Ray and CT. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and have substantial experience in radiography, demonstrating a commitment to patient care and professional development. Opportunities for training and a supportive work environment are also provided, making this a chance to advance your career in a reputable NHS Trust.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working at a Band 6 Senior Radiographer level for at least 18 months.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Up-to-date knowledge of general imaging techniques.

Responsibilities

• Complete high-quality examinations consistent with ALARA principles.
• Supervise junior radiographers and students.
• Maintain high standards of patient care at all times.

Skills

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Time management

Conflict resolution

Education

BSc(Hons) Radiography

DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers

Health Professions Council Registration

IV cannulation course

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

Are you an experienced Radiographer looking for a more dynamic role within a renowned London Trust? Whether you are looking to take the next step within your career or you're just looking for a change, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for experienced Senior Radiographers to join us at Imperial College NHS Trust at our St Mary's Hospital site!

Our site will give you exposure to leading innovations and developments within Radiology. When you join us, your rotation will include General X-Ray, Fluoroscopy, Interventional Radiography, CT and neuro MRI.

St Mary's Hospital is a large, acute central London located hospital which hosts one of the city's four major trauma centres, alongside a busy 24-hour A&E department. We have recently upgraded our acute imaging centre CT scanner, and A&E x‑ray rooms with leading edge equipment.

Our welcoming team works on a 24-hour basis and will be expecting you to deliver compassionate patient care with us, by delivering your radiographic knowledge! We understand just how important it is to invest in you, so we offer incredible training and support programmes to develop your skills and accelerate your career.

Main duties of the job

• Complete high quality examinations consistent with ALARA.
• Perform the role consistent with Trust people to people expectations and all policies and procedures.
• Contribute to minimising hospital-acquired infections.
• Offer Demonstrable evidence of CPD.
• Supervise band 6 & 5 radiographers and students consistent with trust and local policies and procedures.
• To carry out radiographic examinations across a range of modalities to the agreed standard of the department.
• To maintain a high standard of patient care and comfort and be patient focused at all times.
• To work in an efficient and effective manner at all times.
• To appear on duty promptly and appropriately dressed and behave in a professional manner at all times.
• To plan, prioritise and organise own workload within certain clinical areas of the department, e.g. Fluoroscopy, with support from senior colleagues as required..

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. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or 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.

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

Essential criteria

• BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
• Health Professions Council Registration
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• College of Radiographers accredited IV cannulation course or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Student clinical assessors course
• Post graduate modules in topics relevant to post
• Portfolio demonstrating ongoing CPD

Experience

Essential criteria

• Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
• 18 months experience of working at a Band 6 Senior Radiographer level.
• Able to work unsupervised
• Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience as a Band 7 Senior Radiographer
• Recent IR or MRI experience

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to work as part of a team
• 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 cope with conflict and complaints at local level commensurate with Trust policies

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 Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 944.2KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 136.6KB)
• Our Strategy 2023-25 (PDF, 230.4KB)