Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 7 radiographer to join our friendly and well-supported team. The post holder must be flexible, adaptable to change, prepared to embrace workforce developments and to contribute to an effective and efficient service, delivered through the highest standards of safe, kind and compassionate care.
A requirement of the position is a BSC (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent with recent NHS experience ideally within an acute setting. Our staff also benefit from the inner London high cost area supplement of 20%.
The strongest resource we have is our team, who are enthusiastic, friendly and highly skilled. This is underpinned by a commitment to continuing professional development, audit and advanced practice. If you would like more information or to arrange an informal visit then please contact Ian Stark, Superintendent Radiographer on 020 8725 3031 ian.stark@stgeorges.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The post involves a rotation through a combination of CT, MRI, Cardiac Catheter Labs and Interventional Radiology and experience in two of these modalities is essential. The successful candidate will also be required to coordinate the general x-ray department, overseeing the workflow, liaising with other modalities ensuring sufficient staffing in all areas and managing it's day to day running on a rotational basis. The department also provides a 24/7 service to our patients and participation in this is essential.
This is a cross-site position, the radiology footprint comprising of a total of 13 x-ray rooms , 2 Interventional Radiology rooms, 2 fluoroscopy rooms, 3 dental x-ray rooms, 4 CT scanners, an EOS scanner, 16 U/S rooms and 3 nuclear medicine rooms with 5 Cardiac Catheter Labs and 3 MRIs All of this enables our staff to benefit from valuable experience and scope of practice in addition to helping us meet the demand on our service.
About us
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the country's principal teaching hospitals and our main site is shared with St George's, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. We have over 9,000 dedicated staff serving a population of 1.3 million across south-west London.
We deliver a large number of services, such as cardiothoracic medicine and surgery, neurosciences and renal transplantation. We also cover significant populations from Surrey and Sussex, totalling around 3.5 million people. As well as acute hospital services, we provide a wide variety of specialist care and a range of community services to patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high quality, efficient, effective, responsive, safe, evidence based, diagnostic service to the patients of St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high quality, efficient, effective, responsive, safe, evidence based, diagnostic service to the patients of St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- DCR / BSC Radiographer
- HCPC Registered
- Evidence of CPD
- Post Graduate Certificate in IV cannulation
Desirable
- Advanced clinical practice qualification
Experience
Essential
- 4 years post qualification experience in an acute hospital setting
- Training in 2 modalities
- Experience of staff supervision
- Experience in the training and development of staff
- Knowledge of risk assessments
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Good oral and written skills
- Good organisational skills
- Common sense and ability to problem solve
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of NHS targets that affect Radiology
- High quality radiographic technique
- In-depth knowledge of IR(ME)R
Personal atrributes
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly
- Commitment to out of hours working and on call
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- DCR / BSC Radiographer
- HCPC Registered
- Evidence of CPD
- Post Graduate Certificate in IV cannulation
Desirable
- Advanced clinical practice qualification
Experience
Essential
- 4 years post qualification experience in an acute hospital setting
- Training in 2 modalities
- Experience of staff supervision
- Experience in the training and development of staff
- Knowledge of risk assessments
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Good oral and written skills
- Good organisational skills
- Common sense and ability to problem solve
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of NHS targets that affect Radiology
- High quality radiographic technique
- In-depth knowledge of IR(ME)R
Personal atrributes
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly
- Commitment to out of hours working and on call
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).
