Senior Radiographer

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking a Radiographer to deliver high-quality imaging services, supervise junior staff, and ensure adherence to safety guidelines. The role involves rotating through multiple areas, including CT and MRI, while participating in out of hours shifts. Candidates should have a degree in Radiography and experience in a clinical environment. This is an 18-month fixed term contract based in the City of Westminster.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive training programs

Qualifications

• Experience in radiographic duties including CT, MRI, and interventional radiology.
• Commitment to quality standards in patient care.
• Flexibility to participate in out of hours and on-call shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise junior staff and students during practice.
• Ensure safety guidelines are strictly followed.
• Participate in departmental quality assurance programmes.

Skills

Radiographic techniques

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Radiography

Job description

Overview

Support the delivery of a high quality healthcare service ensuring that all patients receive a high standard of service delivery. Supervision of junior staff and students. Participate in out of hours work. Rotate throughout the radiology department (X-ray, A&E x-ray, fluoroscopy, interventional radiology, CT, MRI). The post holder will be required to actively participate in a periodic professional development review, in accordance with Trust guidelines. Work cohesively with all members of the Radiology department in ensuring that the very best services are provided to patients at all times. Work effectively within a multi-racial and cultural environment. To undertake all radiographic duties efficiently and to the highest quality standards. To ensure that all patients receive the best possible standard of care. Commitment to ensuring own development by exposing self to all necessary modalities. To be conversant with procedures in general and screening rooms, ED, mobile and theatre radiography. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to become proficient in the more specialised techniques e.g. CT, IR and MRI. Ensure that Radiation Protection guidelines, IR(ME)R, IRR, etc. guidelines and local rules are strictly adhered to. Assist with practical training of junior staff and student radiographers, acting as a role model through leading by example. Communicate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the directorate. To demonstrate flexibility and adaptability with rostering requirements to ensure a robust and safe imaging service across the Trust. Participate in the out of hours, on call and stand by rotas as required. To offer an initial assessment and interpretation of images produced by themselves or more junior staff in the course of their role.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Departments out of hours system (required to work weekend and evenings). This vacancy is an 18 month fixed term contract.
• Assist with practical training of junior staff and student radiographers, acting as a role model through leading by example.
• Communicate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the directorate.
• Ensure that all guidelines relating to staff and patient safety are adhered to whilst in the Radiology department.
• Ensure that the rules and procedures of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 are strictly adhered to, and that all working areas are kept clean and safe.
• Participate in departmental quality assurance programmes as required.

Organisation and Context

• Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex. We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs. The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Recruitment Process and Legal Notices

• Please check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means your application was not successful. In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.