Static Senior Radiographer- General X-ray

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare provider in London seeks a Band 7 Team Leader Radiographer in General X-ray. The role involves managing daily workloads, supervising staff, and carrying out clinical duties. Ideal candidates will possess a DCR or BSc in Radiography and HCPC registration, along with leadership, communication, and organisational skills. This is a permanent position with opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• Significant post qualification experience.
• Specialist knowledge and experience of Paediatric Imaging (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Carry out clinical duties in general paediatric radiography.
• Organise daily workload for efficient patient care.
• Supervise and train new radiographic staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Ability to organise and prioritise

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

DCR or BSc in Radiography

HCPC Registration

Job description

Overview

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Job summary

The opportunity has arisen for a permanent post for the role of Band 7 Team Leader Radiographer in General X-ray.

This is an ideal position for those who enjoy the dynamic and fast paced workload in x-ray but also those who wish to gain experience and insight into leadership and management. This opportunity will advance your skills with training in CBCT and leading and reporting on your own speech and language dysphagia lists. You will also work alongside myself in staff training, delivering audits and enhancing protocols to maintain the high standards we all work towards.

Unfortunately we are unable to provide relocation assistance for this role.

Main duties of the job

• To carry out clinical duties on all aspects of general paediatric radiography including dental and fluoroscopy as per departmental protocol set out within the Ionisation Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations 2017 guidelines and Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017.
• To organise the daily workload for the general area and Fluoroscopy. Prioritising requests to ensure patients are seen efficiently and in a timely manner.
• To ensure sufficient staff with appropriate skill-mix is allocated to own area for the safe operation of the equipment and patient safety daily.
• To take responsibility for the induction and training of new radiographic staff in own area ensuring the expected competency level is reached.
• To monitor staff performance ensuring a high standard is maintained
• To supervise student radiographers on elective placement with the Trust
• To be familiar with departmental administration systems. To carry out clerical duties related to radiographic work ensuring accurate data entry into EPR.
• To promote good working relationship and teamwork with the multi-disciplinary team within Radiology

About us

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.

Job description and Person Specification

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 documents please view the attachment/s below.

• Job description
• Job responsibilities

Person Specification

• GOSH Culture and Values – Essential: Our Always values
• Knowledge & Experience – Essential: Clinical Governance, Quality Assurance, Data Protection Act, IRMER 2017 E, Significant post qualification experience; Desirable: Specialist knowledge and experience of Paediatric Imaging
• Skills and Abilities – Essential: Leadership skills with ability to motivate staff; ability to organise and prioritise daily workload; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to empathise with the children and their parents; ability to work on own initiative; flexible outlook; ability to work under pressure
• Education, Training and Qualifications – Essential: DCR or BSc in Radiography; HCPC Registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure check will be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: 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 respective UK government site. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, WC1N 3JH