Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and enthusiastic person to join our team of Band 6 radiographers at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. The post is based at Harefield Hospital
As a Band 6 radiographer you will enhance your current skills and be required to develop further skills in CT and Cardiac Catheter Labs whilst also gaining valuable experience in supervision and leadership.
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
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.
About us
The role is rotational between General Imaging, CT scanning and Cardiac Catheter Labs
Four X-ray rooms have dedicated angiography equipment, a Toshiba Infinix, Siemens Q.zen, Philips Allura and a Philips biplane flat plate. The work in the department mainly relates to cardiothoracic imaging. Limited GP work is also undertaken using a Philips DR unit and a Philips fluoroscopy room. There are 7 mobile x-ray units for use in the intensive care, recovery units and other wards.
There is a mobile image intensifier mainly used for thoracic theatre cases.
There are 2 CT scanners, and 2 MRI scanners an ultrasound and nuclear medicine service.
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
- State Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council UK
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience in Emergency Department Imaging
- Experience in student supervision
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Experience in supervision and training of junior Radiographers
- Experience in CT scanning and interventional imaging
- NHS experience
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
- Ability to teach and mentor junior and new members of staff.
- 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 & IRR 2017
- Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek support and guidance
- 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 overcouch tubes, mobile Image Intensifiers with monitors and mobile x-ray machines (motorised and non motorised)
Desirable
- Good presentation skills
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Evidence of audit or involvement in clinical governance
- Understanding of 'Pause & Check' Procedures.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- State Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council UK
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience in Emergency Department Imaging
- Experience in student supervision
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Experience in supervision and training of junior Radiographers
- Experience in CT scanning and interventional imaging
- NHS experience
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
- Ability to teach and mentor junior and new members of staff.
- 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 & IRR 2017
- Ability to work using own initiative but also to know when to seek support and guidance
- 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 overcouch tubes, mobile Image Intensifiers with monitors and mobile x-ray machines (motorised and non motorised)
Desirable
- Good presentation skills
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Evidence of audit or involvement in clinical governance
- Understanding of 'Pause & Check' Procedures.
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).
