Senior Radiographer

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a radiographer to support high standards of imaging services across the Radiology department. You will rotate through X-ray, A&E X-ray, fluoroscopy, interventional radiology, CT and MRI, perform radiographic duties and participate in out of hours work.

The post holder will train junior staff, engage in professional development, and ensure adherence to Radiation Protection guidelines.

Qualifications

• Carry out radiographic duties across multiple modalities.
• Assist with practical training of junior staff and students.
• Comply with Radiation Protection guidelines and local rules.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

• 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, flouroscopy, 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.

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 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.

Please note: The X-ray department provides a 24 hour, 7 day emergency service and operates an out of hours service. The successful candidate will be required to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.