Senior Radiographer

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in London seeks experienced Radiographers to join their Diagnostic Service. The role involves conducting Paediatric Radiographic examinations and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and postgraduate Radiography experience. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development in a supportive department.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Support for personal health and wellness

Access to staff networks

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Radiography experience required.
• Ability to work in a supportive and innovative department.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of Paediatric Radiographic examinations.
• Assist with the supervision of student radiographers.
• Promote good working relationships with clinical teams.

Skills

Good communication skills

Excellent team working abilities

Postgraduate Radiography experience

Job description

Great Ormond Street is a world-renowned tertiary referral specialist children's hospital, in the heart of Central London. We see children of all ages with a myriad of conditions, which provide for a truly interesting and varied workload in all modalities. We are seeking to recruit Radiographers for our Diagnostic Service. This rotational position, at the core of the Service, provides a wealth of opportunity to those looking to be part of a high quality and respected department. This role would suit those with postgraduate Radiography experience, looking to develop their specialist paediatric Radiography skills and utilise their clinical skills in a supportive and innovative department, where maintaining an excellent diagnostic service to patients and their families is key. You will be working closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team in providing this service. Good communication skills and excellent team working abilities are essential for this post.

Responsibilities

• To carry out all aspects of Paediatric Radiographic examinations as directed by the Superintendent Radiographer or senior members of staff on a rotational basis.
• To carry out all radiographic examinations as per departmental protocol set out within the Ionisation Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations 2017 guidelines and Ionising Radiation Regulations 1.
• To assist with the supervision of student radiographers on study placement with the Trust.
• To assist with the induction and training of new staff in the department.
• To be familiar with departmental administration systems.
• To carry out clerical duties related to radiographic work ensuring accurate data entry onto EPIC.
• To promote good working relationships and teamwork with the multi-disciplinary team within Radiology.
• To promote good working relationship with the clinical teams and ward staff to ensure patients are investigated appropriately and on time.
• To work in accordance with IRR (17) and IR(ME)R 2017 regulations.
• To take responsibility for the radiation protection of staff, patients and carers.

Great Ormond Street Hospital Trust is a dynamic organisation, therefore changes in the core duties and responsibilities of the role may be required from time to time. These guidelines are not a term or condition of contract.

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GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed. We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long‑term health conditions and LGBT+ community members. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long‑Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.