Senior Radiographer

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare provider in London seeks an experienced Senior Radiographer for a rotational position. The successful candidate will develop specialist paediatric skills while working in a supportive team. Applicants must have a BSc in Radiography or equivalent and significant clinical experience. This role emphasizes excellent communication and teamwork to provide high-quality imaging services.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable post-registration clinical diagnostic imaging experience.
• Experience in multiple modalities and knowledge of GDPR.
• Experience teaching/supervising junior diagnostic imaging professionals.

Responsibilities

• Carry out paediatric radiographic examinations as directed.
• Assist with supervision of student radiographers.
• Promote teamwork with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Ability to work in a time-critical environment

Commitment to professional development

Education

BSc in Radiography/Diagnostic Imaging or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification in Diagnostic Imaging

Tools

PACS/EPIC

Job description

Job summary

Senior Radiographer – Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. Great Ormond Street is a world-renowned tertiary referral specialist children’s hospital in Central London. We see children of all ages with a wide range of conditions, providing a varied workload across all modalities.

This rotational position sits at the core of the Service and offers opportunity to be part of a high quality and respected department. The role suits those with postgraduate radiography experience looking to develop specialist paediatric radiography skills and to utilise their clinical skills in a supportive and innovative department, where maintaining an excellent diagnostic service to patients and families is key.

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team and strong communication and teamwork are essential. Applications are invited from experienced radiographers wishing to expand their horizons in an exciting and challenging role within our Radiology department. The CCC will have an entire imaging floor with state of the art technology including CT, MRI and PET-CT scanners.

We have Fixed Term and Permanent Roles available

Note: Previous applicants have already been assessed for the role and do not need to re-apply. We are unable to provide relocation assistance for this role.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out all aspects of paediatric radiographic examinations as directed by the Superintendent Radiographer or senior staff on a rotational basis.
• Carry out radiographic examinations in line with departmental protocols and Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 guidelines.
• Assist with supervision of student radiographers on study placement within the Trust.
• Assist with induction and training of new staff in the department.
• Be familiar with departmental administration systems and data entry onto EPIC.
• Promote good working relationships and teamwork with the multidisciplinary team within Radiology and with clinical teams and ward staff to ensure timely investigations.
• Work in accordance with IRR (2017) and IR(ME)R 2017.
• Take responsibility for radiation protection of staff, patients and carers.
• Note that duties may change as the organisation evolves; such changes are not a term or condition of contract.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job based on ability and merit, through a fair, open and unbiased process. We are a diverse and inclusive employer with policies to ensure fair treatment for all applicants and employees. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We actively support staff networks for BAME, LGBT+, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s networks.

Job description and person specification

Job responsibilities and person specification are provided in attached documents. The essential and desirable qualifications, experience, skills and attributes are summarised below.

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

• Essential – BSc in Radiography/Diagnostic Imaging or equivalent; HCPC registration to practice
• Desirable – Postgraduate qualification within a Diagnostic Imaging discipline

Experience/Knowledge and awareness

• Essential – Demonstrable post-registration clinical diagnostic imaging experience; experience in multiple modalities; knowledge of GDPR, IRR/IR(ME)R 2017, clinical governance, quality assurance; experience of clinical audit; experience teaching/supervising junior diagnostic imaging professionals
• Desirable – Post-registration paediatric diagnostic imaging experience; knowledge of PACS/EPIC; NHS diagnostic imaging experience

Skills and abilities

• Essential – Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to work in a time-critical, pressurised environment; commitment to professional development in paediatric diagnostic imaging

GOSH Culture and Values

• Essential – GOSH Always Values
• Understanding the needs of patients, carers and families; awareness of diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to work autonomously when required; effective time management

Other information

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to safeguarding and eligible checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and related orders.
• Certificate of Sponsorship / UK Registration: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Great Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3JH