Senior Radiographer

Job overview

Are you a motivated, passionate, and experienced Radiographer ready to make a real impact? Ready for the next leap in your professional journey? Look no further!

We are seeking a skilled radiographer to join our fast growing team. You will be working within the community making a significant impact on patient lives across two key locations: the pioneering Willesden Community Diagnostic Centre and St Charles Hospital.

As our new Senior Radiographer, you'll have the chance to develop and enhance your Plain Film clinical techniques, bolstering your expertise while also enriching your leadership skills. You'll find yourself at the heart of the NHS CDC programme, leading the charge in delivering high-quality imaging services to our local community.

Working hand in hand with the Superintendent, you'll be instrumental in organising and managing the daily list of patients. We won't just value your clinical skills; we'll rely on your organisational and leadership talents to keep our departments running smoothly.

In our department, your career development is a priority. We actively encourage and support staff in their career, providing a host of opportunities for both undergraduate and postgraduate learning.
Are you ready to take the next step within your career? Apply now!

Main duties of the job

• To carry out radiographic examinations in Plain Film to the agreed standard of the department.
• 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 appear on duty promptly and appropriately dressed and behave in a professional manner at all times.
• To plan, prioritise and organise own workload.
• To vet request forms for validity and appropriateness.
• To determine whether repeat X-rays or extra projections are required.
• To report any untoward incidents and equipment failure to the area superintendent radiographer.

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
• Health Professions Council Registration
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Desirable criteria

• Student clinical assessors course
• College of Radiographers accredited cannulation course

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff.
• Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
• Ability to cope with conflict and complaints at local level commensurate with Trust policies
• Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
• Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance.

Desirable criteria

• Intermediate IT skills

Experience

Essential criteria

• Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
• Able to work unsupervised
• Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
• Understanding of factors affecting service throughput and quality
• 12 months post-graduation experience

Desirable criteria

• Greater than 18 months post-graduation experience
• Previous experience as Band 6 radiographer
• Experience of training staff and students
• Demonstrate ongoing CPD

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on

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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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