IR/CT Radiographer

Job overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Radiographer to join our CT and Interventional Radiology Team at Charing Cross Hospital. Your rotation will be a 50/50 split between CT and IR, covering both specialties 24/7 (within your contracted hours). Our busy department houses 2 bi-plane interventional rooms (Philips Allura and Azurion) and 2 CT scanners (Siemens 28 slice Definition AS and 128 slice Somatom X.Cite).

You will form part of a dedicated IR/CT team providing excellent patient care and radiographic expertise in neurological and general interventional and CT procedures. This includes cerebral thrombectomy (24 hour service), neuro embolisations, TACE and R/MFA.

This specialised role will offer the opportunity to build and extend on your clinical expertise and also develop your management, training and leadership skills. You will work closely with radiologists, nurses and other multi-disciplinary teams within the Trust. We recognise that education and training is fundamental and support role extension and further learning.

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the provision of an efficient 24 hour CT & IR service.
• To work as part of a professional radiographic CT/IR team providing a high quality diagnostic and therapeutic service.
• To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients.
• To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development.
• To maintain a safe working environment within the IR department.

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.
• HCPC registration

Desirable criteria

• Post graduate study

Experience

Essential criteria

• Up to date knowledge of neuro and general CT & IR imaging techniques
• Previous CT &/or IR Experience
• Experience of working unsupervised.
• Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
• Knowledge of developments within the profession

Desirable criteria

• Significant post-graduation experience.
• Full time CT/ IR or short rotation through
• Experience of training staff and students

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to work as part of a team
• 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 make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances

Desirable criteria

• Basic teaching, counselling and supervisory skills.
• Intra-venous injecting skills
• Intra-muscular injecting skills

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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