IR/CT Radiographer

Job summary
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.

About us
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.

Environmental sustainability: Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Details
Band: Band 6
Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year pa Inclusive
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 290-WCCS-2772

Essential Education

• BSc (Hons) Radiography, DCR (D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent.
• HCPC registration

Desirable Education

• Post graduate study

Essential Experience

• 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 Experience

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

Essential Skills

• 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 Skills

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

Contact
IR Modality Lead: Uyen Attrill, uyen.attrill@nhs.net, 02033135948

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Apply through our website.