Senior Radiographer

London North West University Healthcare Nhs Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a radiographer to join the busy radiology department. The post holder will participate in all out of hours services and supervise and train staff and students, with a requirement for CT/Cath lab/IR experience.

You will work days, including nights/on-call, in a multidisciplinary team. The role demands expertise in radiography, cannulating certification, good communication skills, and the ability to lead areas in the absence of the

Qualifications

• Experience in A&E, theatre and out of hours work.
• Good knowledge of radiography with CPD evidence.
• CT, IR, MRI experience and ability to teach/train staff or students.

Responsibilities

• View the attached Job Description for main responsibilities.

Skills

A&E experience

CT/MRI experience

Teaching/training staff

Leadership abilities

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Cannulating certificate

Education

BSc or equivalent in radiography

HCPC Registration

Attendance at study days/courses

Job description

Job summary

Come and join our busy and friendly radiology department at London North West University Hospitals NHS Trust. The post holder will be required to fully participate in the service provision. You will be required to participate in all out of hours services. The post holder will need to demonstrate expertise and knowledge in Radiology and should hold a cannulating certificate. Specialty modality experience is essential for this post. The role also requires good communication skills, multidisciplinary teamworking and the ability to supervise and train other staff and students. You will be expected to work a combination of days Monday to Sunday in and out of hours including nights/ on call. CT/Cath lab/IR experience required.

Main duties of the job

To work within a team of radiographic and clerical staff within the Trust. To provide a high standard of expertise and care, and lead areas of the department in the absence of the Modality Superintendent. To provide a diagnostic imaging service in areas where trained both in and out of normal working hours and help facilitate learning for students and less experienced staff. Only candidates with the legal right to work in UK will be considered.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/qualification

Essential

• Current HCPC Registration
• BSc or equivalent in radiography
• Attendance at relevant study days and courses.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of A&E, theatre and out of hours work
• Good knowledge of all general aspects of radiography & evidence of CPD
• CT, IR, MRI experience
• Experience of teaching and training students and other new members of staff
• NAI experience

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to teach & lead others
• Ability to use initiative
• Understanding of team work
• Ability to manual handle
• Knowledge of QA testing
• RPS Trained
• Member of a specialist Imaging Group such as TIG, GIRSIG or Association of Paediatric Radiographers

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.