Senior Radiographer
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Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Band 6 Radiographers to join our Imaging team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. These posts are based at the Charing Cross Hospital site.
**ONLY APPLICANTS WITH NHS EXPERINCE NEED APPLY**
The post will give you the opportunity to build on and extend your clinical skills. You will have the opportunity to rotate through CT, MRI & Interventional Radiology.
Education and training are key elements of the department and applicants should be able to demonstrate a history of audit participation and good CPD.
The Imaging Department at Charing Cross Hospital performs a comprehensive range of procedures over all modalities with both clinical and research work being undertaken. Being flexible and innovative in your ways of working will be fundamental to your role and good communication skills are essential.
As part of the first Academic Health Science Centre, our aim is to provide world-class healthcare to our patients through excellence in research, education and training. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is comprised of five hospitals - Charing Cross, Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea, Hammersmith, St Mary's and the Western Eye Hospital - and integrating with Imperial College London offers 50 clinical specialities and has one of the largest portfolios in the country.
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 (CPD).
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 encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
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.
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. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D)
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Health Professions Council Registration
Desirable
- Student clinical assessors course
- College of Radiographers accredited cannulation course
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff.
- Basic computer and keyboard skills.
- Able to work flexibly based on needs of service.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
- 12 months post-graduation experience
Desirable
- Greater than 18 months post-graduation experience
- Experience of training staff and students
- Previous experience as Senior 2 / Band 6 radiographer
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D)
- Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Health Professions Council Registration
Desirable
- Student clinical assessors course
- College of Radiographers accredited cannulation course
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff.
- Basic computer and keyboard skills.
- Able to work flexibly based on needs of service.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
- 12 months post-graduation experience
Desirable
- Greater than 18 months post-graduation experience
- Experience of training staff and students
- Previous experience as Senior 2 / Band 6 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
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. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Charing Cross Hospital
London
W6 8RF
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