Job summary
We are looking for talented and ambitious band 7 Radiographers to support the expansion of our imaging departments and the introduction of additional imaging capacity across our modalities.
The Band 7 Radiographers undertake a varied role working within all of the Trust's Hospitals. You will already have highly developed skills and expertise in a wide range of modalities including CT, Interventional Radiography, Paediatric Imaging, Fluoroscopy, Emergency Department and General Imaging.
As a Band 7 Radiographer you will also need to be able to manage and lead an area of the Radiology Department in the absence of the Superintendent Radiographer. You will enhance your skills in all modalities whilst also gaining valuable experience in leadership and supervision.
We invite applications from high achievers who are able to deliver exceptional care and service within our team. The radiology department runs a 24/7 service and operates an out of hours system wherein radiographers are contracted to work out of hours shifts at night, on weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
Senior Radiographer Band 7
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and enthusiastic person to join our team of Band 7 Radiographers. As one of the most successful and highly regarded teaching hospitals we are able to provide enviable opportunities for you to develop your career. We offer exposure to a fantastic combination of routine, varied and often highly specialised experiences. Our radiographers rotate across St Thomas', Guy's, Evelina London Children's Hospital and Guy's Cancer Centre. We have an impressive array of equipment but our greatest asset is our highly skilled, patient focussed and friendly team. Our sites are located in stunning central London locations giving you every opportunity for both social and professional rewards.
You will have highly developed skills and expertise in a wide range of modalities including CT, Interventional, Paediatric, Fluoroscopy, ED and General Imaging. You will also need to manage and lead an area of the Radiology Department in the absence of the Superintendent Radiographer.
We invite applications from high achievers who are able to deliver exceptional care and service. The radiology department runs 24/7 and operates an out of hours system wherein radiographers are contracted to work shifts at night, on weekends and bank holidays.
For further information please contact:
Charlotte Ansell charlotte.ansell@gstt.nhs.uk/ 020 7188 5556.
Closing date: 19th November 2023
About us
Department Information
Radiology is part of the Clinical Imaging and Medical Physics Directorate and has multiple departments on both hospital sites including Evelina London Children's Hospital and the Guy's Cancer Centre. It has an asset base in excess of £40m including many state of the art imaging systems delivering in excess of 400,000 examinations PA. The directorate is QSI accredited.
We support a wide range of clinical specialities and as well as offering diagnostic imaging we perform interventional and therapeutic procedures using image guidance. The department also has significant research activity and a commitment to multidisciplinary training and education.
Organisational Values:
Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand andreflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust.
The post holder will:
- Put patients first
- Take pride in what they do
- Respect others
- Strive to be the best
- Act with integrity
Our values and behaviours framework|describes what it means for every one of us in the Trust to put our values into action.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached you will find the job description and person specification documents which provide more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role.
We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached you will find the job description and person specification documents which provide more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role.
We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- MSc level qualification or equivalent experience
- State Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council UK
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study
Experience
Essential
- Suitable post-graduate experience
- Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience in Emergency Department Imaging
- Experience in CT scanning or Interventional imaging
- Experience in student supervision
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Experience in clinical evaluation of technology and procurement processes
- Evidence of audit or involvement in clinical governance
- Experience in leadership, co-coordinating theatres and mobiles or deputising in the absence of a superintendent
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Exemplary professional appearance and approach
- Effective advocate for patients
- Ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team and promote effective working
- Good presentation skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to demonstrate good technical knowledge and continue to develop it
- Must be able to work to short deadlines and have a flexible approach to workload
- Must be computer literate
- Working knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017
- Be able to operate manual handling aids as provided by the Department including patient slide boards, sheets, hoists and trolleys
- Be able to operate and move full range of radiographic equipment including over-couch tubes, mobile Image Intensifiers with monitors and mobile x-ray machines (motorised and non-motorised)
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- MSc level qualification or equivalent experience
- State Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council UK
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study
Experience
Essential
- Suitable post-graduate experience
- Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience in Emergency Department Imaging
- Experience in CT scanning or Interventional imaging
- Experience in student supervision
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Experience in clinical evaluation of technology and procurement processes
- Evidence of audit or involvement in clinical governance
- Experience in leadership, co-coordinating theatres and mobiles or deputising in the absence of a superintendent
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Exemplary professional appearance and approach
- Effective advocate for patients
- Ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team and promote effective working
- Good presentation skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to demonstrate good technical knowledge and continue to develop it
- Must be able to work to short deadlines and have a flexible approach to workload
- Must be computer literate
- Working knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017
- Be able to operate manual handling aids as provided by the Department including patient slide boards, sheets, hoists and trolleys
- Be able to operate and move full range of radiographic equipment including over-couch tubes, mobile Image Intensifiers with monitors and mobile x-ray machines (motorised and non-motorised)
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
