Job summary
The duties and responsibilities of the post-holder require service delivery in a wide range of clinical environments to a diverse patient population.
As part of a 24/7 imaging service, the post-holder will provide radiographic support in areas such as the Emergency Department, Theatres, General X-ray, Fluoroscopy, the Neonatal Unit, and Intensive Care Units across both hospital sites. The rotation will include periods of lone working at certain times within specialist areas.
Radiology operates a 24/7 service, and the role includes participation in an out-of-hours rota covering nights, 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
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
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
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- State Registration with the Health Professions Council UK
Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of IRR 2017 & IR(ME)R 2017
- Able to demonstrate good technical knowledge and continue to develop it
- Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience in Emergency Department Imaging
- Experience in Operating Theatre environment
- Experience in student supervision / mentoring
- Experience of working out of hours (weekends / night shifts)
- Understanding of 'Pause & Check' Procedures
Desirable
- Experience working within the NHS
- Understanding of recent developments within the NHS
- Good image interpretation skills
- Experience in Fluoroscopic Imaging
- Understanding and application of CPPD
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
Desirable
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Be able to operate manual handling aids as provided by the department including patient slide boards, sheets, hoists and trolleys, in line with the Trust's Manual Handling Policy.
- Be able to operate and move full range of radiographic equipment including mobile Image Intensifiers with monitors and mobile x-ray machines.
- Ability to wear a lead protective apron (0.25mm pb equivalent) for a prolonged length of time, whilst x-ray guided procedures are undertaken.
- Ability to wear infection control PPE for a prolonged length of time, in line with the Trust infection control policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- State Registration with the Health Professions Council UK
Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of IRR 2017 & IR(ME)R 2017
- Able to demonstrate good technical knowledge and continue to develop it
- Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience in Emergency Department Imaging
- Experience in Operating Theatre environment
- Experience in student supervision / mentoring
- Experience of working out of hours (weekends / night shifts)
- Understanding of 'Pause & Check' Procedures
Desirable
- Experience working within the NHS
- Understanding of recent developments within the NHS
- Good image interpretation skills
- Experience in Fluoroscopic Imaging
- Understanding and application of CPPD
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
Desirable
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Be able to operate manual handling aids as provided by the department including patient slide boards, sheets, hoists and trolleys, in line with the Trust's Manual Handling Policy.
- Be able to operate and move full range of radiographic equipment including mobile Image Intensifiers with monitors and mobile x-ray machines.
- Ability to wear a lead protective apron (0.25mm pb equivalent) for a prolonged length of time, whilst x-ray guided procedures are undertaken.
- Ability to wear infection control PPE for a prolonged length of time, in line with the Trust infection control policy.
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).
