Senior Radiographer

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks enthusiastic Radiographers to join their multidisciplinary team in a Major Trauma Centre. The role involves working in all areas of General Imaging, with opportunities to develop skills in CT and Angio. Candidates must have a BSc in Radiography and be committed to professional development. Benefits include flexible working and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Awareness of clinical governance issues in relation to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of an efficient radiology service.
• Work as part of a professional radiography team providing high-quality diagnostic service.
• Maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients.

Skills

Ability to teach and mentor

Ability to cope with work pressures

Ability to manage time effectively

Strong communication skills

Education

BSc(Hons) Radiography

DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers

Health and Care Professions Council Registration

Job description

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated Radiographers who enjoy the challenges a Major Trauma Centre (MTC) will offer within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a central London location.

The post will give you the opportunity to build on your existing clinical skills in all areas of the General Imaging Department including A&E across a range of specialties and developing new skills in CT and Angio. Education and training are key elements of the department.

The Imaging Department at St Mary's Hospital performs a comprehensive range of procedures over all modalities. Being flexible and innovative in your ways of working will be fundamental to your role and good communication skills are essential. We also teach radiography students from a number of London Universities.

As part of the first Academic Health Science Centre, our aim is to provide world-class healthcare to our patients through excellence in research, education and training. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is comprised of five hospitals - Charing Cross, Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea, Hammersmith, St Mary's and the Western Eye Hospital - and integrating with Imperial College London offers 50 clinical specialities and has one of the largest portfolios in the country.

For more information, call Ester Shabani Interim Interventional Radiology Modality Lead on 0203 312 3225 or email: [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the provision of an efficient radiology service.
• To 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.

About us

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.

Job 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

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

Experience

• Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
• Able to work unsupervised
• Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
• Understanding of factors affecting service throughput and quality
• Previous experience as Senior II / Band 6 radiographer

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

• 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
• Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.