Senior CT Radiographer

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust as a Band 7 Senior CT Radiographer. In this role, you'll work autonomously in a leading technology environment, committed to delivering exceptional care to patients. You'll be supported by a dedicated team, with opportunities for professional development through a range of initiatives, from collaborative projects to training new staff. Your contributions will directly impact patient care within a prestigious institution known for its innovation and commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff recognition schemes

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years postgraduate experience.
• Current knowledge of radiology within the NHS.
• Experience in CT imaging techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of an efficient CT service.
• Supervise training for junior colleagues.
• Maintain high-quality diagnostic services.

Skills

Ability to teach and mentor

Ability to cope with work pressures

Ability to handle conflict

Ability to work independently

Education

BSc(Hons) Radiography

DCR(D) Diploma

Health & Care Professions Council Registration

Job description

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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

Opportunity for an experienced, self-motivated radiographer to work autonomously within our evolving CT service in a substantive post at Charing Cross Hospital.

Our CT department has 2 Siemens Scanners - a Dual Energy SOMATOM X.Cite (installed May 2023) and a reliable Definition AS+. We undertake a wide range of CT examinations including hyperacute stroke, A&E/acute, oncology, intervention, CT Colonography and will be starting Cardiac CT work in the near future.

We are looking to appoint a Band 7 Senior CT Radiographer that has current knowledge of radiology within the NHS, a minimum of 3 years post graduate experience and had previous CT experience.

As a Senior CT Radiographer, you will be responsible for supporting the Modality Lead and colleagues from across the Trust in ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care.

We have a number of radiographer led services/programmes which the successful candidate will be instrumental in maintaining and developing (i.e. CT Colonography & training for junior colleagues).
There will be an expectation to work shift patterns that will include weekends and out of hours (excluding nights).

Main duties of the job

• Assist in the provision of an efficient CT service.
• Be responsible for supporting the CT Lead Radiographer and deputising in their absence.
• Assist in the training and supervision of the Radiographers and Imaging Assistants.
• Liaise with CT departments across the Trust/Sector to maintain cohesive working.
• 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.
• To maintain a safe working environment within the CT department.

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 / qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
• Health & Care Professions Council Registration
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Desirable criteria

• Post graduate modules in topics relevant to post
• Portfolio demonstrating ongoing CPD

Experience

Essential criteria

• Up to date knowledge of CT imaging techniques
• Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
• Understanding of factors affecting service throughput and quality
• Evidence of supervisory experience

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience as a Band 7 Senior Radiographer
• Experience of training staff and students

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential criteria

• 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
• Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance.

Desirable criteria

• Basic teaching, counselling and supervisory skills.
• Intra-venous injecting skills

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).

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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, 704.3KB)
• Functional Requirements Form (PDF, 408.6KB)
• Our Strategy 2023-25 (PDF, 230.4KB)