Senior Radiographer

Job overview

Are you a qualified Radiographer looking for a more dynamic role within a renowned London Trust? Whether you are looking to take the next step within your career or you’re just looking for a change, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for qualified Radiographers to join us at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust at our Charing Cross site.

Charing Cross Hospital provides a wide range of acute and specialist services, including a 24/7 Accident & Emergency Department and the hyper-acute stroke unit for the region. It is also developing as a key hub for integrated care, working in partnership with local GPs and community providers.

This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop and expand your clinical skills, including the chance to train in CT and MRI. We are looking for individuals who enjoy working collaboratively to deliver the highest standards of patient care.

Main duties of the job

• To carry out radiographic examinations across a range of modalities to the agreed standard of the department.
• Complete high-quality examinations consistent with ALARA principles.
• To maintain a high standard of patient care and comfort and be patient focused at all
  times.
• To work in an efficient and effective manner at all times.
• To plan, prioritise and organise own workload.
• To vet request forms for validity and appropriateness.
• To evaluate the quality of imaging acquired and determine whether repeat or additional acquisitions are required.
• To undertake intravenous cannulation and administration of medicines in line with
  departmental policy.
• To report any untoward incidents and equipment failure to the relevant modality lead
  radiographer and where appropriate medical physics expert.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main 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 overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

EDUCATION

Essential criteria

• BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
• Evidence of career-long commitment to CPD
• College of Radiographers or equivalent accredited IV cannulation course
• Understanding of factors affecting service throughput and quality €

Desirable criteria

• Student Clinical Assessors Course
• Postgraduate study in a relevant area
• PgC/PgD or MSc in relevant clinical modality

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience Up to date knowledge of relevant modality imaging techniques
• Awareness of clinical governance issues in relation to patient care
• Experience of working unsupervised
• Experience of, and proactiveness in, training staff and students
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Significant Post-graduate experience commesurate with grade/role
• Experience in modalities other than X-ray & Fluoroscopy
• Experience of on-call and out-of-hours roster

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience as Band 5 radiographer

Right to work

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We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with general data protection regulation (GDPR).

Vacancy Closing Date

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

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