Senior Radiographer

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated Radiographers who enjoy the challenges a Major Trauma Centre (MTC) will offer within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a central London location.

St Mary’s Hospital is one of four Major Trauma Centre’s (MTC’s) in the London region with a dedicated Acute Imaging Centre containing a recently upgraded CT scanner and a separate Paediatric A&E.

The post will give you the opportunity to build on your existing clinical skills in all areas of the General Imaging Department including A&E across a range of specialties and developing new skills in CT and Angio. Education and training are key elements of the department.

The Imaging Department at St Mary’s Hospital performs a comprehensive range of procedures over all modalities. Being flexible and innovative in your ways of working will be fundamental to your role and good communication skills are essential. We also teach radiography students from a number of London Universities.

Main duties of the job

• To carry out radiographic examinations across a range of modalities 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 undertake IV injections in line with departmental policy.
• To report any untoward incidents and equipment failure to the area superintendent radiographer.
• To work unsupervised as and when required.
• To work using own initiative but be aware own limitations and seek guidance when necessary.
• To work flexibly based on requirements of service.
• To carry out duties which may be considered necessary and consistent with the responsibilities of the post.

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.
• College of Radiographers accredited IV cannulation course or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Student clinical assessors course
• Post graduate modules in topics relevant to post
• Portfolio demonstrating ongoing CPD

Experience

Essential criteria

• Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
• 18 months experience of working at a Band 6 Senior Radiographer level.
• Able to work unsupervised
• Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
• Extensive CT experience including Contrast CT Studies

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience as a Band 7 Senior Radiographer
• Recent IR or MRI experience

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

Right to work

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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.

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