Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Advanced Rotational Radiographer, . Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
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Job Summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Advanced Radiographer to join our Imaging Team. The post available is based at Hammersmith Hospital.
The post will give you the opportunity to build on and extend your clinical expertise and also develop your management and leadership skills. Education and training are key elements of the department and the applicant should have a good knowledge of all specialised modalities. Being flexible and innovative in your ways of working will be fundamental to your role and good communication skills are essential.
The Imaging department at Hammersmith Hospital offers a comprehensive range of procedures over a variety of modalities with both clinical and research work being undertaken. 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. We provide complex imaging for the many specialist centers within our Hospital, including Renal Transplant Medicine, Hepatobiliary and Cardiothoracic medicine.
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust comprises of five hospitals - Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary's, Queen Charlottes and Chelsea and the Western Eye Hospital - and integrating with Imperial College London, offers 50 clinical specialties and has one of the largest portfolios in the country.
Please note that you must be a qualified diagnostic radiographer who is registered with the HCPC to apply for this job.
Main Duties of the Job
- To carry out radiographic examinations across a range of modalities to the agreed standard of the department.
- To maintain a high standard of patient care and comfort and be patient focused at all times.
- To work in an efficient and effective manner at all times.
- To appear on duty promptly and appropriately dressed and behave in a professional manner at all times.
- To plan, prioritise and organise own workload.
- To vet request forms for validity and appropriateness.
- To determine whether repeat X-rays or extra projections are required.
- To undertake IV injections in line with departmental policy.
- To report any untoward incidents and equipment failure to the area superintendent radiographer.
- To work unsupervised as and when required.
- To work using own initiative but be aware own limitations and seek guidance when necessary.
- To work flexibly based on requirements of service.
- To carry out duties which may be considered necessary and consistent with the responsibilities of the post.
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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.
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
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
- College of Radiographers accredited IV cannulation course or equivalent
Desirable
- Student clinical assessors course
- Post graduate modules in topics relevant to post
- Portfolio demonstrating ongoing CPD
Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of general imaging techniques
- 18 months experience of working at a Band 6 Senior Radiographer level
- Able to work unsupervised
- Awareness of clinical governance issue in relation to patient care
Desirable
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- Previous experience as a Band 7 Senior Radiographer
- Recent IR experience
Skills
Essential
- 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 cope with conflict and complaints at local level commensurate with Trust policies
- Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
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
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
Employer Details
Employer Name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Hammersmith Hospital
London
W12 0HS
United Kingdom
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