Job summary
Are you a qualified 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 qualified Radiographers to join us at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust at our Charing Cross site.
Charing Cross Hospital provides a wide range of acute and specialist services, including a 24/7 Accident & Emergency Department and the hyper-acute stroke unit for the region. It is also developing as a key hub for integrated care, working in partnership with local GPs and community providers.
This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop and expand your clinical skills, including the chance to train in CT and MRI. We are looking for individuals who enjoy working collaboratively to deliver the highest standards of patient care.
Main duties of the job
- To carry out radiographic examinations across a range of modalities to the agreed standard of the department.
- Complete high-quality examinations consistent with ALARA principles.
- To maintain a high standard of patient care and comfort and be patient focused at alltimes.
- To work in an efficient and effective manner at all times.
- To plan, prioritise and organise own workload.
- To vet request forms for validity and appropriateness.
- To evaluate the quality of imaging acquired and determine whether repeat or additional acquisitions are required.
- To undertake intravenous cannulation and administration of medicines in line withdepartmental policy.
- To report any untoward incidents and equipment failure to the relevant modality leadradiographer and where appropriate medical physics expert.
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 sustainabilityClimate 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.
Job description
Job 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.
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Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Evidence of career-long commitment to CPD
- College of Radiographers or equivalent accredited IV cannulation course
- Understanding of factors affecting service throughput and quality EUR
Desirable
- Student Clinical Assessors Course
- Postgraduate study in a relevant area
- PgC/PgD or MSc in relevant clinical modality
Experience
Essential
- Experience Up to date knowledge of relevant modality imaging techniques
- Awareness of clinical governance issues in relation to patient care
- Experience of working unsupervised
- Experience of, and proactiveness in, training staff and students
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Significant Post-graduate experience commesurate with grade/role
- Experience in modalities other than X-ray & Fluoroscopy
- Experience of on-call and out-of-hours roster
Desirable
- Previous experience as Band 5 radiographer
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Charing Cross Hospital
London
W6 8RF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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