Radiographer
Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:
Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.
With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.
We are an NHS Trust of approximately 14,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.
We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.
With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.
We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.
Job overview
Are you an experienced 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 experienced Senior Radiographers to join us at Imperial College NHS Trust at our St Mary’s Hospital site!
Our site will give you exposure to leading innovations and developments within Radiology. When you join us, your rotation will include General X-Ray, Fluoroscopy, Interventional Radiography, CT and neuro MRI.
St Mary’s Hospital is a large, acute central London located hospital which hosts one of the cities four major trauma centres, alongside a busy 24-hour A&E department. We have recently upgraded our acute imaging centre CT scanner, and A&E x-ray rooms with leading edge equipment.
Our welcoming team work on a 24-hour basis and will be expecting you to deliver compassionate patient care with us, by delivering your radiographic knowledge!
We understand just how important it is to invest in you, so we offer incredible training and support programmes to develop your skills, and accelerate your career.
Main duties of the job- To assist in the provision of an efficient radiology service.
- To work as part of a professional radiography team providing a high quality diagnostic service.
- To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients.
- To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development.
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.
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/ qualifications
Essential criteria- BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Student clinical assessors course
- College of Radiographers accredited cannulation course
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
- 3 years post graduation experience
- Previous experience as Senior I / Band 7 radiographer
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential criteria- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to cope with conflict and complaints at local level commensurate with Trust policies
- Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek assistance and guidance
- Basic computer and keyboard skills
- Keep all records up to date in a clear, accurate and concise manner on a day-to-day basis
- Intermediate to Advanced IT skills
- Contributed to policy and procedure updates / developments
- CT and / or Angiography experience